Equilibrium | Podcast episode 155 | Movie Oubliette
Christian Bale backflipped out of the oubliette dual-toting pistols, so we're forced to contend with Kurt Wimmer's Equilibrium (2002) – a sci-fi action extravaganza set in a totalitarian state where everyone has to complete the Kolinahr ritual and avoid content creation of any kind. Also starring Emily Watson, Taye Diggs and Sean Bea (although, of course, not for long), the film faceplanted on its release in December 2002 and has been dismissed as a lukewarm second serving of The Matrix (1999) ever since. Does everyone need to take a chill pill and appreciate this high-concept actioner for what it is? Or was everyone right first time? Find out!
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