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- 2005
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
- 2005
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
Summary In this futuristic sci-fi thriller set 400 years in the future, Charlize Theron stars as Aeon Flux, the top underground operative at war with the totalitarian regime governing what appears to be a perfect society. But is this perfect life hiding a perfect lie? Aeon is on the front lines of a rebellion that will reveal a world of secrets....
Directed By: Karyn Kusama
Written By: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Peter Chung
- 2005
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
- 2005
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 33 m
Æon Flux
36
4.7
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Summary In this futuristic sci-fi thriller set 400 years in the future, Charlize Theron stars as Aeon Flux, the top underground operative at war with the totalitarian regime governing what appears to be a perfect society. But is this perfect life hiding a perfect lie? Aeon is on the front lines of a rebellion that will reveal a world of secrets....
Directed By: Karyn Kusama
Written By: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Peter Chung
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
36
9% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
52% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
39% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
36
9% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
52% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
39% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
It's all so geekily gorgeous, it hardly matters that the narrative lapses in and out of incoherence and the dialogue is functional at best.
By forcing definition on Flux, the filmmakers rob her of any allure. What do they offer instead? Clumsy exposition, bland PG-13 gunfights and subpar computer animation.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 119 User Ratings
4.7
18% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
55% Mixed
65 Ratings
65 Ratings
28% Negative
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 119 User Ratings
4.7
18% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
55% Mixed
65 Ratings
65 Ratings
28% Negative
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
A very cool movie. Love it so much. It deserves so much more!! Watch it, amazing film!
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Aeon Flux has fantasy flexibility with its slick action and thought-provoking themes.
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The plot frequently resets/realigns itself in the fashion of "Lost" or "Alias," as good guys become bad guys, friends become enemies, and combatants become lovers. To portray confusion and uncertainty is one thing; to make a film this unsure of itself, wracked by its own faulty footing and reticence, is quite another.
While its heart is in the right place, Aeon Flux's head is just a little too high to make much sense.
This live-action cartoon tries to walk the line between pleasing the faithful and appealing to a broad-based action audience. It fails on both fronts: It's too lifeless and watered-down to stand on its own high heels, but commits the cardinal sin of messing with the original.
Aeon Flux is the sophomore picture from Karyn Kusama, who's first movie was a modest boxing film called "Girlfight." Here she's in over her head. The movie's sexual and scientific ideas never come through, and the characters would be fun only if they came with a joystick.
Aeon Flux is by far the year's worst movie, a most dubious achievement.
I just saw a re-run of this movie on TV. I liked it. Maybe because I find Charlize Theron hot and the action quite Matrix like (if you hate this style, don't watch the movie). What I really do not understand is the bad overall rating. I get that if you are not into SciFi/Action/Matrix style you will not like this movie. So in this case don't watch it. But why does "Mad Max: Fury Road" then gets a very high score (note: Also Charlize Theron in Mad Max) ? Yes: The visuals of Fury Road are great; but so are the visuals in Aeon Flux (of course a totally different style). The story in Fury Road is - non existent ? The story in Aeon Flux is actually pretty decent; (a lot critics mention that it is incoherable; but I think it's just spelled out very concisely, which means you have to concentrate to get it). So no: I do not understand the critics at all; especially when comparing Fury Road to Aeon Flux. (Of course as mentioned if you do NOT like SciFi/Matrix-Style/Action movies, then this movie is certainly not for you.)
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The idea of the characters being copies of other persons prevented me from caring about them and the protagonist doesn't have a worthy opponent. However, 'Aeon Flux' has a lot of action, visually interesting locations and Charlize Theron at the main role, so it's pleasant to watch.
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I cant say its great noir terrible. It entertained me, I didnt really find it that cheesy. Some of the futurism ideas were pretty cool in the closed off world. If you like sci-fi then this is at least worth a watch. Charlize Theron is beautiful and if you liked her previous work Im sure you will like her style in this movie as well. Not bad overall but easily forgotten if you ask me, solid popcorn flick.
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Production Company
Paramount Pictures,
Lakeshore Entertainment,
Valhalla Motion Pictures,
MTV Films,
Zohar International,
Colossal Pictures,
Studio Babelsberg,
Rai Cinema
Release Date Dec 2, 2005
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline The Perfect World Meets The Perfect Assassin
Website
http://movies.uip.de/aeonflux/
Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
• 2 Nominations
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Scream Awards
• 1 Nomination
