Equilibrium
Miramax Films | Release Date: December 6, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
33
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
8
Negative:
10
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75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Would be a mindless action picture, except that it has a mind. It doesn't do a lot of deep thinking, but unlike many futuristic combos of sf and f/x, it does make a statement: Read full review
70
The A.V. ClubNathan Rabin
A terrific cast, stylish direction, and elegantly choreographed mayhem help make it far better than it might have been -- Though ultimately silly, Equilibrium's shopworn but stylish synthesis of ammo and ideas is surprisingly engrossing. Read full review
70
L.A. WeeklyRon Stringer
The fun here is not so much in the solid if stolid performances from Bale and co-stars Taye Diggs and Emily Watson (gussied up to resemble the Jefferson Airplane–era Grace Slick) or in Wimmer's overpolished plot devices as it is in the production values. Read full review
63
USA TodayClaudia Puig
The martial-arts sequences take this prosaic thriller to a higher level. Read full review
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