![]() With the help of Sithandra (Sophie Okonedo) another elite operative, Aeon enters the Cidadel, the seat of the government, and gets into position to complete her mission, but when face to face with Goodchild, Aeon hesitates, and is captured. Oren Goodchild (Jonny Lee Miller), is also a member of the Government, believing his brother Trevor is not with the program, he hatches a scheme to eliminate his older sibling using the Monicans. Tragically, before she is about to embark, Aeon's sister Una (Amelia Warner) is shot, apparently for being suspected as a Monican. Her next mission is huge, to assassinate the head of the government, Trevor Goodchild (Marton Csokas). Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron), is an elite guerilla operative for the Monicans, who receives instructions telepathically, from the Handler (Frances McDormand). Life seems ideal, but a small organization, known as the Monicans seeks to destroy the government structure. In order to survive a deadly plague, drastic measures were required, and the last remnants of humanity live in a city with walls along its perimeter, called Bregna. The story is complicated, but holds together pretty well, and features various futuristic sets, numerous action sequences, and impressive special effects. Substantial changes were made in order to develop a suitable full length story, and to allow for the adaptation of an animated adventure, to a real life format. The character is taken from an animated MTV short, created by Peter Chung. "Aeon Flux (2005) is a slick science fiction adventure, with Aeon being a sleek, attractive, and athletic heroine. If you're curious so far, you can pretty much count on enjoying the movie." If you enjoy TV's "Alias" (please no comparison follow-ups, I'm not comparing) you may likely enjoy "Aeon Flux" - not that they're the same thing, but there is this mission.with a captivating female lead.this one's a bit more on the sci-fi side, though.I don't want to blow it for anyone, just go out and get it if that kind of premise piques your interest in any way. What you end up with is an hour and thirty-two minutes of excellent action-packed film! "Aeon Flux" offers a nice variety of well executed, pulse quickening action sequences, coupled with brilliant performances by a great cast. I have never seen the animated series so I have no comments about its similarities, but I consider this film a keeper for the collection that I can watch again in the future and still enjoy it. The great HD picture comes through crisp and bright, clean and awesome. The 5.1 audio tracks are very clean and captivating. The story is definitely worthy of the big screen. "The HD DVD version of this film (the only version I've seen) is easy to look at - the film is very well done by all parties involved. The DVD rendering adds some background commentaries that make rewatching the film more enjoyable. Only someone that anticipates that it will stick to the animated series may be disappointed. See if you recognize Sans Souci, Potsdam built in 1745 by Frederick the Great, one of the world best know orangeries.Īlthough this movie had nothing extraordinary it is a perfect example of the genre and will hold your attention as you anticipate where they are going with the story. The original location on their wish list was Brasilia because of its 1050's futuristic look however that proved to be economically unfeasible. Evidently they must not know how popular Berlin is, especially key locations. ![]() Shot mostly in Berlin we see many popular places that for some reason they though would not be that familiar to the audience. The film does not boast of any thing really extraordinary except maybe an exceptionally rich architectural back drop. ![]() Can she do this or will circumstances and chance encounters change the situation? Her mission as the most ept agent is to dispatch the so called benevolent ruler. Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron) belongs to such an organization. And as with any such city there will always be rebels that thinks something is wrong with lack of freedom and mysterious disappearances. It is an ideal city of Bregna ran by Trevor Goodchild (Marton Csokas) and a council. The few remaining survivors are all huddled into one city with walls protecting them from what ever is outside. The year is 2415 it has been seven generations since the industrial plague whipped out 99% of the people.
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