In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.In an oppressive future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system and state.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Angus Macfadyen
- Dupont
- (as Angus MacFadyen)
Danny Lee Clark
- Lead Sweeper
- (as Daniel Lee)
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- Writer
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- TriviaDespite popular belief, absolutely no wires were used in the film at all. All of the gravity-defying stunts were done through conventional means. For example, the backflip off of the motorcycle was done with a trampoline.
- GoofsBrandt shows clear anger all throughout his quest to arrest Preston, yet no one questions it.
- ConnectionsEdited into Honest Trailers: Lord of the Rings (2012)
- SoundtracksSymphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
(uncredited)
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Featured review
Cult movie extraordinaire?
I've seen this movie 5 times (it's the nature of satellite TV) within the past week and it's true...you catch something you've missed or see something new with every successive viewing. This movie is way ahead of its time, and much better than the over-rated Matrix. Bale is always exceptional, and so is his "Metroland" co-star, Emily Watson. Maybe it's the Anglophile or Brit-flick fan in me, but I must say that the added presence of Sean Bean and Angus MacFadyen all but confirms the pre-eminence of UK acting in quality films. Accompanied by very appropriate techno-musik, the action sequences are fast and Euro-flashy, heavily influenced by Jan De Bont--different from the weird, drawn-out, "suspended/string puppet" thing that apparently passes for martial arts these days. (I miss Bruce Lee)
Anyway, if you haven't seen it, give this a shot. If you already have & weren't impressed, take a look at it again. It will grow on you. See if you're inclined to show up to work the next day looking and acting very much a "Cleric" who missed a Prozium dose.
Anyway, if you haven't seen it, give this a shot. If you already have & weren't impressed, take a look at it again. It will grow on you. See if you're inclined to show up to work the next day looking and acting very much a "Cleric" who missed a Prozium dose.
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- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Librium
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,203,794
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $541,512
- Dec 8, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $5,368,217
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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