Elysium

The year is 2154, and that's Matt Damon fighting for truth, justice, and the American Way!

Here on earth in the future, life is bleak.  There is terrible pollution, disease, and well, Earth just ain't what it used to be!

But up there in the sky lies utopia:  The rich have created a satellite called Elysium, where folks live on tree-lined streets and have machines that can cure any illness.  There is peace and harmony.  Everything is pristine.

Hey....let's go!  Oh wait, the folks up there don't want us!

Matt Damon's character represents us common people.  He will somehow get up to the sky and see that the spoils are shared.

That's enough info!  No spoiler from this reviewer, but I need to say that this crazy flick is fun!  Sure, it requires just a little suspension of disbelief (haha), but once Matt dons his power suit and fights the baddies, all hell breaks loose!

Jodi Foster is delightful as the evil bitch.  She has a harsh, quiet sternness about her that is downright spooky.

Will you find any redeeming value in this mindless flick?  I doubt it.  But count on two hours of solid, gripping entertainment.

And, by the way, if you find a way to get up to utopia, let me know....I'll join you!