[Veto!]

I saw an ad for this on TV. Just a lot of mechanical stuff happening, muscles flexing, absolutely zero dialogue. Not my kind of flick.

[ansel12]

Some day I will see it in the library collection of DVDs.

[Thorliveshere]

You know, the old staple of “haves and have-nots” has become so common place in sci-fi films, it’s not even considered political anymore, no wonder Damon thought it wasn’t political.

At any rate, I’ll still wait till video. If it’s low on action (which I heard it is), I’m in rush to see it. Damon is a big negative for me. I waited many years for the Bourne Trilogy to get to video, I can wait for this.

[gotribe]

They ripped off Ringworld? Bummer.

[Nuc 1.1]

Saw it today. It was O.K. It’s message is the haves and their servants (the military, CIA types) are evil. The poor, even thieves and killers are likable even noble. And the evil wealthy exploit and kill all their lessors. No message here, please move on.

[Dallas59]

Nope. Another White Liberal Guilt Movie:

"The film takes place on both a ravaged Earth and a luxurious space habitat called Elysium. It explores political and sociological themes such as immigration, health care and class issues. When asked whether the film reveals how he sees Earth turning out in 140 years, director Blomkamp responded "No, no, no. This isn't science fiction. This is today. This is now."

[Dallas59]

In 2154, two classes of people exist: the wealthy, who live on an advanced space station called Elysium, built by the Armadyne Corporation; and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Jessica Delacourt (Jodie Foster), deciding to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium at all costs, employs vicious South African mercenary Kruger (Sharlto Copley) to eliminate the illegal immigrants attempting to reach Elysium and use its advanced Med-Pods.

[Steve_Seattle]

I really don’t see the appeal of Matt Damon. I think he is kind of a boring actor.

[Steve_Seattle]

Hollywood is almost incapable of doing a really good movie. It is a case of garbage in (the beliefs and attitudes of the creators), garbage out. They are great at special effects, and that’s about it. Considering the huge amount of money spent, very little quality product is generated.

[Secret Agent Man]

i still don;t hand my money directly to these liberal losers.

besides it’s not like the storyline is super original or anything we haven’t read in the last fifty years of science fiction stories.

[beethovenfan]

Might have to check it out to see Foster fill the “roll”.

[fr_freak]

I don’t care if you don’t like it - I’ll say it: any conservative who supports Hollywood with his money is a damn fool.

[Vince Ferrer]

The trailers for Elysium have me thinking about this lately:

2001 - Space Station

[ColdSteelTalon]

Matt Daaaaaaaaamoooooonnnnnnnnnnn.......

No thanks I'll skip it.

[Hot Tabasco]

Thanks, waiting for it to come out on DVD......Oblivion just came out and I’m watching my library closely for it to be available.

[Stevenc131]

One strategy if you don’t want to support the loons in Hollywood is to wait three or four months until it’s out on DVD, then buy a used DVD/Blu-Ray. There’s no additional profit for Hollywood and it’s a whole lot cheaper than going to the theater.

[vetvetdoug]

I just viewed The Light of the Western Stars with Victor Jory as the lead. That man was a veteran, a boxer, and in 1962 went before Congress to encourage an amendment to guarantee God and prayer in schools. He could ride a horse well too. A real man. Many of today's actors couldn't hold a candle to this man.

[usconservative]

I’ll wait for it to hit Vudu. Oblivion’s already on Vudu.

[lonestar]

“Foster attended a French-language prep school, the Lycée Français de Los Angeles, and graduated in 1980. She frequently stayed and worked in France as a teenager, and speaks French fluently.”

[Future Snake Eater]

But then I liked Oblivion, so there you go.

I kinda liked "Oblivion" despite its predictability.