In a dystopian future, assassin Aeon Flux is tasked with taking down the oppressive government. She discovers a dark secret that leads her down a path of betrayal and danger. The film is visually stunning, with sleek special effects and action-packed fight scenes. However, the plot can be confusing and lacks depth. Overall, it’s a flashy but forgettable sci-fi flick.
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Review
As a 2005 science fiction film, Æon Flux was a futuristic story that intrigued audiences around the world. Directed by Karyn Kusama, the talented cast included Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, and others.
The movie begins with a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a virus. Humans successfully created the last city on Earth named Bregna. The society operates under a strict government that controls every facet of human life; they are sustained by an energy source found in the city’s core.
Æon Flux is a trained assassin who joins her organization the Monican Rebellion to overthrow Trevor Goodchild (Marton Csokas), who is Bregna’s leader and her former love interest. Æon’s sister was one of many victims who died mysteriously and eventually inspired Æon to leave behind her peaceful life and join the rebellion.
The Monican Rebellion mission is to expose Goodchild’s evil intentions. However, as Æon delves deeper into her investigation and seeks out Goodchild for answers, she realizes that there are conspiracies within the rebellion leadership itself. Not only does she have to move forward with caution from external threats as well as internal ones.
Actress Charlize Theron played Æon Flux convincingly; she displayed layers of emotions from start to finish convincingly portraying Æon’s confusion, rage, desperation to know more about Goodchild’s plan for Bregna.
Marton Csokas cast as Goodchild also delivered an intense performance while showcasing his evolving personality traits throughout the storyline. Jonny Lee Miller played Oren Goodchild, Trevor’s brother who had become one of his closest advisors.
Sophie Okonedo played Sithandra who was not only the leader of Monican but also had a tragic backstory about losing her sister during a failed rebellion attempt years ago. She and Æon seem to have a deep connection based on shared traumas they experienced, allowing them to lean on one another for support.
Æon Flux featured a unique concept of futuristic storytelling that was beautifully filmed by cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh. The colors, angles, and locations enhanced the movie’s dark tone.
The film’s special effects were ahead of its time; specifically, the martial arts scenes between Theron and Csokas were breathtaking. The dynamic camera work in those scenes made the audience believe that Theron did not use any stunt doubles.
Unfortunately, when the movie was released, it received mixed reactions from the public despite its impressive visual effects. It grossed at around $52 million box offices worldwide but faced harsh criticisms from enthusiasts and critics alike.
The storyline often faces criticism for being confusing for viewers who are not familiar with the original animated series by Peter Chung on which it based. Kusama’s adaptation was not as strong as fans had expected. The screenplay writer (Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi) failed to provide an effective storyline that would keep audiences engaged throughout the movie.
Despite receiving a rating of just 9% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes site, many people still enjoyed watching Æon Flux which helped pave some path for future science fiction films. Its score composed by Graeme Revell remains memorable to this day with its experimental electronic music making it sound fresh in today’s world.
The main takeaway here is that while some movies may receive negative reviews, there may still be parts worth exploring or perhaps an artistic angle that we can appreciate. In Æon Flux’s case, even though some disliked its story development, It was still praised for its special effects and magnificent action scenes making it a classic within its genre.
In conclusion, Æon Flux presented an innovative approach to science-fiction storytelling with creative shots of fighting choreography directed by Karyn Kusama. Despite getting a mixed reception from audiences and critics, Æon Flux still holds an essential place in sci-fi film history as an example of a movie that had an extraordinary visual experience that was marred by shaky satire.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 93
- Release : 2005-11-30
- Genre : Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Cast : Charlize Theron as Æon Flux, Marton Csokas as Trevor Goodchild, Jonny Lee Miller as Oren Goodchild, Sophie Okonedo as Sithandra, Frances McDormand as Handler
- Crew : Tom Rosenberg as Executive Producer, Manfred Banach as Sound Mixer, Gale Anne Hurd as Producer, Beatrix Aruna Pasztor as Costume Design, Graeme Revell as Original Music Composer
- Popularity 23.826
- Budget : $62,000,000
- Revenue : $53,321,673
- Company : Paramount, Lakeshore Entertainment, Valhalla Motion Pictures
- Summary : 400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world’s population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground ‘Monican’ rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.
- Tagline : The Perfect World Meets The Perfect Assassin
