6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Elysium (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques extreme wealth inequality and the denial of basic human rights, particularly healthcare, to the masses by a privileged elite, advocating for a revolutionary solution that universalizes access to essential resources. This aligns with a clearly left-leaning perspective.
Elysium features visible diversity within its cast, reflecting a globalized future, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative critiques extreme class inequality and the powerful elite, whose members are largely white, yet this critique is primarily focused on systemic privilege and wealth rather than explicitly targeting traditional identities.
Secondary
Elysium is a dystopian science fiction film centered on social inequality and survival. The story does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
Elysium does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story's focus is on socio-economic inequality and a struggle for resources between Earth's inhabitants and the privileged residents of Elysium, leaving no room for such portrayals.
The film features prominent female characters such as Delacourt and Frey Santiago. However, neither of these characters, nor any other female character in the film, engages in or wins close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Elysium is an original science fiction film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon for any character to compare against, thus no gender swaps occur.
Elysium is an original science fiction film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which character races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.5
Critic Ratings
6.4
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