An entertaining summer movie that hides some of its plot flaws

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2014)

I realize that most of the people who watched Elysium felt a little bit disappointed with the end result as they, much like me, may have been expecting a poignant story by Neill Blomkamp. Personally I was thoroughly entertained by this movie and the fact is that perhaps the non-stop action was there to keep some more distracted viewers busy, while the more observant moviegoer caught some plot holes that may have hurt the experience all together. Sure I like to see a movie like this present itself in coherent a manner, yet I feel that the incredible action sequences, as well as some marvelous special effects swayed my opinion on the film. As far as plot goes, it's a fairly simple set up. In 2154, the functioning world is separated into two spaces. Earth is over populated by the poor and is pretty much a disorganized land. Then there is Elysium, a idealistic paradise for the wealthy. What sets the story in motion is one man's mission to change the current regime of things in order to save himself and other desperate earthlings.
Being released during the summer, I believe that this choice was valid as it definitely stacks up among the more entertaining crowd of movies in this season. What puts it over some of those is that it presents an interesting idea, if somewhat underdeveloped. So with good performances, stunning action and great effects, Elysium is definitely a movie worth watching. If you want to be entertained then I guess you will enjoy it. However if you seek more from the story than what is presented you may find yourself disappointed by it.
Rating: 8,5/10