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Equilibrium (2002)

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Equilibrium (2002)

Overview

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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
5.4

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's central thesis critiques a totalitarian state that suppresses individual emotion and expression, championing individual liberty and the inherent value of human nature against state control, aligning with skepticism of government overreach.

The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of totalitarianism and emotional suppression, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

Equilibrium does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's central conflict revolves around the suppression of all human emotions and the fight for individuality in a dystopian society, with no specific focus on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Equilibrium does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a futuristic society that has outlawed emotion, with the protagonist's arc revolving around his awakening to suppressed feelings. Therefore, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate within the narrative.

The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's combat sequences, which predominantly involve stylized gunfights. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Equilibrium is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning no character had a prior canonical gender to be swapped.

Equilibrium is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created for this film, thus there is no established canonical race for any character to be swapped from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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4.0
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3.3

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