Ken's review: Elysium
Elysium In the science-fiction thriller Elysium, William Blake’s prophesy has come to pass and then some. Humans not only established heaven in the desperation of hell, they have privatized it. Earth is a toxic dustbowl, but in the sky above hangs the ultimate gated community. Elysium is a space station in the shape of a halo, the inside edge of which is covered with villas, golf courses and serene boating lakes. Within every home is a medical pod that cures all ills and freezes aging. Life there is an infinite retirement, as long as you can afford it. The defense minister, Dracom who is a fairly responsible role, and the audience can understand why she has been so cold-blooded to kill all the poor people who have invaded the elysium. The rich have spent a lot of money to stay, the defense minister is obliged to maintain their quality of life, and the defense minister will also maintain the purity of the world as a bliss Max’s job is to build the police robots that k...