In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
Practical Effects
Exosuit that actually looks heavy and painful
Production
Elysium's ring-world architecture is *chef's kiss*
Acting
Sharlto Copley unhinged as villain Kruger
Director
Neill Blomkamp
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The med-pod was functional enough that actors actually laid in it during filming. No CGI required for those scenes.
Blomkamp filmed in Mexico City's Iztapalapa district—actual poverty standing in for 2159 Los Angeles. The optics were... a choice.
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