A ridiculous waste of money

Rating: 1/10 (29 July 2014)

Although Jodie Foster and Matt Damon and the rest of the cast give it their all, the story is absurd, bordering on comical. Some lines ("You make me want to settle down")are destined for parody--if not obscurity. One wonders if Damon and Foster read the script before signing on--or if they just assumed it would make millions and, hey, who can't use more money. Just like the people on Elysium. As a metaphor against poverty and classism, the script is so tendentious it cannot be taken seriously. Too bad; this could have been a good movie. Instead, it serves as a fine example of what happens when you throw money and more money into film but lack a well written story.