Elysium (2013)

It's safe to say this was the one that was on my radar for movies to see in 2013, directed by Neil Blomkamp, the man who brought us the masterpiece that was "District 9", this was one movie that was highly anticipated by both me and the media.
It's the year 2154, the Earth is over populated, those who can afford it live on Elysium, a man made Space Station that is a Utopia, those who can't live on the ruined planet Earth.

We're safely in "District 9" for the scenes on Earth, an almost fascist Police state, a ruined planet, this is mirrored with the Nirvana that is Elysium. The film again, like it's predecessor is socio-political (the haves and the have nots) the movie looks great, from the baron grim LA  to the bright colours of Elysium. The acting from the cast is top notch as you would expect from Matt Damon, Jodie Foster (excellent as the power crazed Senator Delacourt) and a more than welcome return of "District 9" Sharlto Copley.

Intelligent, thought provoking, great sfx and action, obviously not as good as Blomkamps legendary debut, but still a masterful piece of work.

*****