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Equilibrium poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.7 / 100
2002·Action / Drama / Sci-Fi·1h 47m

EQUILIBRIUM

“In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.”

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

Above the Line
Kurt Wimmer·DirectorKurt Wimmer·ScreenplayDion Beebe·Director of PhotographyKlaus Badelt·MusicTom Rolf·Editor
Cast
Christian Bale·John PrestonTaye Diggs·BrandtAngus Macfadyen·DupontMatthew Harbour·Robbie PrestonSean Bean·Errol PartridgeEmily Watson·Mary O'BrienSean Pertwee·FatherEmily Siewert·Lisa PrestonMaria Pia Calzone·Preston's WifeDominic Purcell·Seamus
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Kurt Wimmer·DirectorBrian W. Cook·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Kurt Wimmer·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Dion Beebe·Director of PhotographySally Eccleston·First Assistant "A" CameraDieter Bähr·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Tom Rolf·EditorWilliam Yeh·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Klaus Badelt·MusicFrank Kruse·Sound MixerRyan Juggler·Assistant Sound Editor
Art & Design· 5
Joseph A. Porro·Costume DesignJustin Warburton-Brown·Art DirectionWolf Kroeger·Production DesignJoseph Conenna·LeadmanStephan O. Gessler·Draughtsman
Production· 9
Lucas Foster·ProducerJan de Bont·ProducerBob Weinstein·Executive ProducerHarvey Weinstein·Executive ProducerAndrew Rona·Executive ProducerAnna Schmigalla·Payroll AccountantKevin Hyman·Executive In Charge Of ProductionImke Sommerkamp·Production CoordinatorDieter Stempnierwsky·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 5
Jim Vickers·Fight ChoreographerRob 'Sluggo' Boyce·StuntsRocco Russo·StuntsMike Luft·StuntsKeith Splinter Davis·Stunts
By the Numbers
60.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI -73%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Equilibrium's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#003366
#006699
Mood
Intense, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for Equilibrium features a dark and futuristic aesthetic. In the foreground, a man in a long, dark coat stands with his arms outstretched, hold”

sci-fiaction
Key Elements
GunsCityscapeFaces
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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