Aeon Flux The Movie [2005] | ![Aeon Flux The Movie [2005]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/317HBDPMGFL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Charlize Theron, Paterson Joseph, Yangzom Brauen, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 8022
Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 89 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437896032
ASIN: B000ERVG4I
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: May 22, 2006
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Like the animated series it's based on, Aeon Flux is the kind of sci-fi that's best appreciated by the MTV generation. It's a serious attempt at stylized, futuristic action/adventure (the title character, played by Charlize Theron, is essentially a female James Bond for the cyberpunk era) and taken for what it is, it's not all that bad. The action takes place in the year 2415, four centuries after a virus nearly decimated the human race, leaving only five million survivors in a utopian city called Bregna. Aeon belongs to the Monicans, a secret rebel resistance force that is struggling to destroy the Goodchild regime led by its namesake, Trevor Goodchild (Martin Csokas), the ruler of Bregna and a descendant of the man who found a cure for the deadly virus. As instructed by the Handler (Frances McDormand, gamely playing along in ridiculous sci-fi regalia), Aeon is assigned to assassinate Goodchild, but there are deeper secrets to be discovered, and conspiracies to be foiled. This leads director Karyn Kusama (who fared much better with her debut feature Girlfight) to indulge in all sorts of routine action and fast-paced gunplay, but the elusive pleasures of Aeon Flux are mostly found in the sleek athleticism of Theron and costar Sophie Okonedo (as a fellow Monican), who commit themselves 100% to roles that are dramatically flat yet physically dynamic. Other highlights include Aeon's high-tech gadgetry (including an eyeball that doubles as a microsocope) and the amusing sight of Pete Postlethwaite in a costume resembling a construction-site disposal tube, but Flux fans may wonder what happened to the surreal, chromium sheen future that gave the MTV series its visionary appeal. As a live-action feature, Aeon Flux is a miscalculated exercise in cheesy style and dour tone, but it's entertaining enough to earn a small cadre of admirers. --Jeff Shannon
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better than expected June 6, 2008
martin thomas (england)
enjoyable sci fi action thriller that has the attraction of charlize theron in skimpy outfits but its also a fun fluffy film thats good clean fun
 Brillant April 19, 2008
A. Robinson (UK)
i only bought this film on a off chance, now it is my favourite film. I don't just like the action in this film, but i love the connection between the characters and the storyline.
5 stars all the way.
 Given a chance it's not a bad film, at all. March 23, 2008
S Smyth (Belfast, Co Antrim United Kingdom)
To make a film out of a series of short animated episodes, little better than running gags for the most part, is no mean feat if a horrible parody of the original is to be avoided. I haven't seen it, aside from a few clips, but I'm pretty sure that Tank Girl is a a good example of what can happen.
The acting is very acceptable for the genre. The action sequences are spectacular, but are too numerous and simply act as a crutch for the drama. The sets including Berlin locations are excellent. And the plot is actually very good if its more philosophical aspects could have been brought more the fore to dramatically support a story that is a development of a myriad of snippets from the animations to at least make a story from, remain reasonably suggestive of the animations, for those who have seen the animations, but which have no such storyline, as such.
If failings have to be attributed, it is simply that no clear decision was made about who is the audience for this film. Simply hung on the action, as were the animations for the most part, would have been relentlessly tedious at this length of a film. And to approach it from a dramatic development of the plot, would have demanded a degree of dramatisation well beyond the maker's commitment and/or capability. Ridiculous as it may seem, you would need a dramatist of the capability of Harold Pinter to achieve a worthwhile result, and retain a degree of humour.
There's a good film in Aeon Flux, and by not dwelling too much on its shortcomings, is worth a number of viewings. It's a grower :-)
Flux: How do you find the modifications?
Scafandra: Handy.
Possibly not one to watch over and over again February 11, 2008
Dr. R. Ellis (Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire United Kingdom)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After reading the 1 star reviews on here I though I better add something of an opinion because although not the best sci-fi film ever it doesn't deserve just one star. I found the acting to be fine, people who complain about the acting should perhaps stick to more gritty realism films. One of my favourite films is Star Wars but you probably wouldn't say Mark Hamill's acting is awesome either, I can think of other classic sci-fi which suffer from some slightly dodgy acting, but that doesn't make them bad films. The story of Aeon Flux is one of cloning after a virus wipes out 99% of the population. In that respect there is serious sci-fi credibility. It does stretch the imagination in other respects and there are some strange moments when the film seems to lose the plot but after watching I wasn't baffled by the whole premise like some reviewers. Perhaps they should stick to Disney. It doesn't get 5 stars as I cannot see myself watching it again in a hurry unlike the aforementioned Star Wars. It also loses another star for some silly moments such as the explosive balls which roll around in response to Aeons whilstling and the fact that there is little backstory to the characters. However as a one off sci-fi watch I found my evening quite well spent.
"Why do I know you? Why?" October 15, 2007
Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a surprise this movie was! I never intended to watch this film, but when a friend lent me the DVD I decided to go ahead and try it out, expecting an action flick with a simple plot, and not much else. Instead I found a superb story with enough intrigue and suspense to keep our interest intact throughout its duration, and some nice action to boot.
The action takes place in the twenty-fifth century, 400 years after civilization was almost wiped out by a virus and only some survived thanks to a discovery by Trevor Goodchild. The survivors live in a fortified city called Bregna and are monitored at all times from a central command. There is a group, called Monicans, that believes that something is not right in this society, and they have sent Aeon to murder chairman Goodchild. Up to this point, it all looks like straightforward science fiction, but when Aeon and Goodchild meet, things will get complicated, and a rich and enthralling storyline surfaces.
There are several things I liked about this movie apart from its outstanding plot. The futuristic city presented in the film was craftily created, and I could not help feeling as if I was looking at a modern version of Ancient Rome. I also enjoyed the action scenes, which involve a considerable degree of acrobatic skill. In this sense, I would say that there were some similarities with "The Matrix", and even the story line can be thought of as comparable to this masterpiece. Finally, I think that Charlize Theron delivered a very good performance, which should put her in the short-list of successful female action figures, such as Lara Croft.
It is always great when I start watching a movie without any expectations of it being very good and I end up having one hell of a time. People that enjoy science fiction with a good amount of action and complex plots will definitely have a similar experience.
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