![]() ![]() To begin with it may seem very similar to the millions of other future-world films out there, but once the plot has been fully revealed it makes for a very interesting film, investigating grounds I have not seen any other films touch upon before. Probably the film's strongest asset is the plot. Die-hard fans of the series will notice certain similarities or homages to the shorts and episodes, such as transferring a message in a kiss, or as I mentioned above certain characters, but even so the film does act a stand-alone piece and no prior knowledge is needed to understand or follow the plot. That is not to say that the film is not without its odd gadgets or odd scenes, such as the conversations that Aeon has inside her mind with her boss, or the woman with hands for feet (also featured in the series) but the extent of the "oddness" has been greatly diminished. Thank fully the film, in an attempt to become more mainstream has gone for a easier-to-follow more Americanized plot, so if you're hoping for more from the giant baby from the series or the creatures that make mind-erasing pills then you may be disappointed. The series was very much a freaky, psychedelic, mind-bending collection of odd stories, some of which the plot is verging on impossible to follow closely. The franchise is based in a future world, and the series focused on Aeon and her arch nemesis/love-of-her-life Trevor Goodchild who is the leader/dictator of this future world. For those people already familiar with the animated series please forgive me for giving a brief introduction to those people who have not experienced Aeon Flux before. That is not to say that the film is not without its odd gadgets or odd scenes, such as the conversations that Aeon has inside her mind with her boss, or the woman with hands for feet. Thankfully the film, in an attempt to become more mainstream has gone for a easier-to-follow more Americanized plot, so if you're hoping for more from the giant baby from the series or the creatures that make mind-erasing pills then you may be disappointed. ![]() I never saw the animated television series so can't say how it compares but as a stand alone film it is good mindless fun which knows it isn't anything serious.įor those people already familiar with the animated series please forgive me for giving a brief introduction to those people who have not experienced Aeon Flux before. I particularly liked the garden that contained plants that attacked people. The film is a bit let down by the writing but the special effects and the acting were both pretty good especially Charlize Theron. She soon learns that her world is not as it seems and she must battle against both government forces and her own people to protect her erstwhile target and uncover the truth. However when she has her target in her sights she does not take the shot having a strange feeling that she knows him even though they have never met. When she is given a mission to infiltrate the government zone and assassinate its leader she takes it hoping to get revenge on those responsible for her sister's death. When her innocent sister is killed by government forces she assumes it is because of her own involvement with the rebels. Set in a future where most of the population has died and only one city of healthy people remains Charlize Theron plays the eponymous Æon Flux, a rebel fighting against the city's government. The action was fun to watch and the acting wasn't bad. honest! I'm glad I decided to give it a go as it was a lot of fun even though it is rather silly. ![]() he also mentioned Charlize Theron's costume but my wanting to watch the film had nothing to do with that. I decided I had to watch this film when the reviewer I listen to said that other reviewers who said it was the worst film of the year were mistaken. ![]()
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