A surprisingly well-considered morality tale about the haves and the have nots

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 2013)

This movie is ultimately about the other half. The holy grail they are looking for is an instant medical cure which serves as a good metaphor for a lot of other things. At any rate, we can all appreciate what happens when one's health goes bad.
It is a pleasure to see Diego Luna on the screen again. He is a charming actor, who unfortunately has a bit part in this reel, but at least his part is well-played. Copley plays his part to the hilt and Jodie Foster is no slouch either. Her French is quite convincing.
I have observed some of the complaints about plot errors but they are poorly founded. It is highly likely that medical technology would remain restricted - it's about profits, people. If you look at how fast the people on Earth were pirating tech, you can see why the meds didn't make landfall. It's the same reason why Intel doesn't have a fab in China - the tech would be long gone in a matter of months.
In any case, this movie pushes all the buttons. It's well-written and well-acted and reminds us of a few human truths. We don't see what happens after the curtains close and that is a wise decision by the producers, as it will not be pretty. It's very kind of them to close on a happy note,