Wow! That was my first thought after seeing this trailer. Just WOW.
Elysium is director Neill Blomkamp's first film since 2009's game-changer District 9. We see Blomkamp once again team up with Sharlto Copley (the two previously worked together in District 9 and Alive in Joburg) and also stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, William Fichtner, and Diego Luna.
In the distant future, the wealthy and elite live on Elysium, a man-made space station in Earth's orbit, and the rest of the population live on what's left of Earth. The elite enforce anti-immigration laws in order to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of those living on Elysium while the people on Earth continue to fight to get into the station. Max (Damon), whose health is deteriating, agrees to take on a dangerous mission that sees him take on the ones in power on Elysium and could not only save his life, but also bring peace and equality to these two worlds.
What really stood out for me after seeing this trailer were the effects. Blomkamp has a knack for creating realistic, sci-fi scenes, props and creatures. He steps outside of the box and does not do what you expect of a sci-fi film director and I believe that is what makes his films come together so well. If this film is anywhere near what he accomplished with District 9 (which was one of the best films of 2009), we are in for a treat!
The film is set to be released on August 9, 2013.
For more information on the upcoming sci-fi flick, check out the Wikipedia page here and stay tuned to Don't Sit Next To Us for the latest updates.
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