Elysium
In the year 2154 the wealthiest of the human race have all left earth to live aboard an oasis of health and abundance known as Elysium. The rest of mankind has been left to live in squalor and filth providing for Elysium. In a horrible turn of events, working class Max (Matt Damon), is exposed to a lethal does of radiation. Responding in desperation to save his own life Max takes up what could be a suicide mission; stealing valuable and deadly information from the mind of a military supplier (John Carlyle). Now hunted by Elysium’s head of defense, Delacourt (Jodie Foster), Max will need to outsmart Delacourt’s most dangerous agent, Kruger (Sharlto Copley). Assisting him, Max will need the help of several friends, most notably medic and lifelong friend, Frey (Alice Braga), and the clever hacker specialist known as Spider (Wagner Moura). It’s an uprising of the 99% that starts with one man, but will he live to see his own impact? 
Written and directed by Neill Blomkamp the same creative engine behind District 9. Thinly veiled political subtext screams at the viewer with a poetic brush. Top notch acting from Damon, Foster, and Copley all lead to well outlined characters and personalities. Well thought out cinematography effectively draws the viewer into the story further. And, while the plot isn’t overly complex and new in it’s structure, it is still effective. For the sci-fi/action buffs, this here’s a solid performer that doesn’t overstay its welcome, 109 minutes, how refreshing. Worth your time, Elysium is rated R.