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As a huge fan of the animated shorts and series I was eager to see how this would transfigure onto the big screen. It did as well as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in that it is a good movie on it’s own, but in no way lives up to the expectations offered from other media of the same name. I also felt like a little too much information was given, as the animated shows always left a lot to your own imagination and they hardly ever explained completely what was going on. It’s really hard to take some of the plot given here and apply it to the earlier works and still enjoy them as much. My Biggest complaint is that Peter Chung did not have more involvement in this project as he did. I believe that if he had been on set for most of the production fans of Aeon would have been thrilled, however the average movie viewer would have left saying “huh?” and not understanding a thing. However, the fact that I enjoyed it because of the references to a show I enjoyed as a younger man and my wife enjoyed it because of the action and love story make it a possible two thumbs up if you don’t have anything else that you’re in the mood to watch. It wont become a sci-fi classic,, but it is worth watching as well as going through the two commentaries to get an inside look at the minds behind the film. And of course there is Charlize Theron in some rather nice looking outfits. Quite a shame they couldn’t match the clothing of the original cartoon more closely :)Read full review
Aeon Flux is about our world 400 years in the future after a horrible disease wiped out like 99% of the population. Now this small civilization is trying to survive, but there's an underlying problem, with people disappearing left and right. A group of rebels, the Monicans, are determined to put a stop to the current government regime. The story is about Aeon Flux, a member of the Monicans. This is her story. Aeon Flux was originally a MTV cartoon, but I've never seen it and I was still able to enjoy this film with no previous knowledge. I think everyone love Charlize Theron as Aeon, she did a great job. Some have criticized Marton Csokas's acting as Trevor Goodchild, but I thought he was an excellent Trevor. Though the movie is implausible at times, such as the white outfit Aeon wears to infiltrate a building at night, it's science fiction, that means anything is game and you just have to go with it. There are few instances that pull you out of the movie's action. The story has a few surprising twists that made it all the more enjoyable. You have to love surprises you had no way of expecting. Too often films lag at points, but I was swept up into this world from the moment it started until the very end. Although this is science fiction, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys drama, mystery, romance, and fun plot twists.Read full review
Charlize Theron plays the leading role as a Rebel in our Governments futuristic so-called "Perfect Society" of the last living city, with aggressive hope to overthrow it. The Government plays a role that claims to only protect us, for our benefit, but Charlize seems to have a better understanidng than most of what is really going on. Evil vs Evil? An Awesome Storyline, A Lot of Action, Great Special Effects, Great Performances by many of the actors/actresses, makes this DVD WELL WORTH WATCHING/BUYING!!! Its a GREAT MOVIE by all means, and we're surprised we have not wore ours out yet!! :) Definitely one you will want to watch over and over. A+++++!!! OUR RATING: 10/10
Think, Charlize Theron in spandex . . . Do you really need any more encouragement to watch this movie? If so, then here are some more reasons. The movie is set 400 years in the future where humans have mostly been wiped out by a plague. The only remaining human colony exists in the city of Bregna. Charlize plays the title character, Aeon Flux, an assasin for a secretive society, the Monicans, trying to overthrough the ruling family Goodchilds. As the plot unfolds, the secrets about Aeon's true identity, her past, and her connection with Chairman Trevor Goodchild is revealed. The action and special effects in this movie are 1st rate. I think Charlize Theron does a great job of playing Aeon. This was her first sci-fi/action picture role and from watching the interviews with her she was pretty enthusiastic about preparing for the role. Her training is evident in her fluid motions during action and fight scenes. She's a natural as a great looking femme fatale. I hope she picks up more roles like this! I've read most of the other reviews, and it seems like most of the reviewers have complained about Charlize Theron's acting, the "predictability" of the plot, and so on. Well, poo, to them! First of all, I think Charlize was very believable as Aeon. Next, the plot is not so predictable; it is kind of formulaic, but that's not a bad thing. I happen to like the fact that underlying this action move is a basic love story and I think that it really works. I hope they make a sequel to the movie because the characters are interesting and Bregna (and the earth in the future) provide a great canvas for another adventure. My advice: if you like sci-fi movies you're going to like this movie! If you like movies like: UnderWorld, UltraViolet, Tomb Raider, La Femme Nikita, etc. then this movie is for you. This is just a good old action adventure sci-fi movie with a romantic twist. If you're a movie critic who would prefer the "classics", then you might want to pass on this one!Read full 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.Read full review
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