Equilibrium walked so John Wick could run

Fun fact: some martial arts experts are trained to enter mushin, or "no mind", which is a state of total focus in which all mental distractions are turned off. Preston would absolutely be trained in this given his experience and the general opinion of emotions. Basically when the polygraph flatlines, it's Preston entering Mushin and steeling himself for the fight. Ironically, he achieved what Libria had wanted since the beginning: total emotional control. Except he did it without drugs!

We watched this in high school when reading 1984 because our teacher said this was a better 1984 movie than the 1984 movie

Everytime I hear Taye Diggs say: "Mind the uniform, Cleric. I plan on wearing it a long time." I think: "Yeah, you can be buried in it."

How did no one notice that when Preston kills Ned, he quotes Yates "Tread softly, as you tread upon my dreams" and Father references this when he says "Be careful Preston, you're treading on my dreams" as the fight begins. Great subtle reference.

Best Scene: Preston getting hit with the emotion from listening to Beethoven.

There was one thing I thought was really clever, but wasn’t mentioned: The writers chose the term _“sense offender”_ because of how close it was to _“sex offender”._ The idea was to show how “sense offenders” in Libria are considered as low and reviled as we consider sex offenders in real-life. Just a single word change drew a parallel that helped audiences understand the mindset of Libria.

I'm glad _someone_ got around to reviewing one of the most underrated films of all time.

Christian Bale has, to my mind, been 'always a win' since Empire of the Sun.

I remember watching this once when I was 14. I walked in on my brother and his girlfriend watching it while our families were on holiday together, and I walked in on the puppy scene. My brother gave me the very brief context of "they live in a world without emotions, Bale's not taking his medicine" and I was immediately hooked. Such a good film, and the fight scenes are AMAZING.

Christian Bale's reactions to emotion are some of my favourite scenes of all times in movies.

One of my all time favs. Even went as a Cleric for Halloween 2 years in a row in Highschool lol (08-09). Everyone thought it was from the Matrix...alas. One of my favourite moments is at the end when he turns off his emotions in order to defeat Father and his goons. I always felt that Preston realized that in order for everyone else to get the chance to feel and experience life, he had to give up that joy he discovered and emotionless was the only way to complete his mission.

7:20 - you forgot to mention that the song playing is Beethoven's 9th symphony. A stunning and eminently appropriate metaphor and even a bit of foreshadowing - this is the first movement of the symphony, filled with tension and a roller coaster of ups and downs. But the end of the symphony is a rousing chorus - an Ode to Joy! - portending how the movie will end with Preston's fully realized sense and control of emotion. That's worth a few extra wins.

CinemaWins, the equilibrium has shifted out of balance. The only way to correct this is to review Treasure Planet.

This movie is an awesome gem This movie did what Hunger Games, Divergent, and Maze Runner couldn't Tell a story in one installment

"No, not without incident" Love that bit

Equilibrium has always been on my best movies list.

One thing I loved is that I didn't notice any music until that scene when Preston himself discovers music

equilibrium is one of my all time favorite movies.

This is one of CB greatest movies. He was such a badass in this masterpiece. It was just a piece of great art.

I LOVE Equilibrium. One of my top 10 all time favorite movies.

I LOVE this film and Christian Bale ever since i saw it years ago.

I remember watching this movie for the first time. I was overwhelmed and mesmerised by the cinematography, Bale’s acting, the perfect timing, the details, and the story. Easily one of my favourites.

I love that you actually have a "sum up" moment at the end of your videos, it changes your videos from being just a "knock-off" of Cinema Sins to be it's own thing.

Could we maybe get The Iron Giant or The Prince of Egypt next?

*Happy shrieking about Equilibrium showing up on this channel*

Equilibrium, the movie i used to love so much, while everyone else was hating on it (when it came out) Finally, it can only now get the much deserved love and praise. The internet had to happen for that, cuz everyone else in the town i lived hated it ;p There is finally equilibrium between the haters and the lovers :)

I stumbled upon Equilibrium one day and after I watched it, I asked my friends if they knew that movie. Nobody did. This blew my mind why they didn't know such awesomeness.

I absolutely loved this film growing up. After having seen The Matrix and being blown away, I was searching for more intense anime-tier action movies, but nothing could really deliver. I think the first time I stumbled upon it was on a premium cable channel one day when I was a teenager living with my parents. After moving out, I couldn't afford cable in the dorms so I had to rely on buying a ton of DVDs and watching on my laptop. I remember stumbling upon it one day on a discount DVD shelf and brought it home immediately. Although my tastes have changed (maybe for the worst), Equilibrium remained my top most favorite film for a very long time. Too bad Wimmer's follow-up (Ultraviolet) did really live up.

I NEED to make three suggestions for winnable movies: "Song of the Sea" an Irish movie about Celtic folklore "Kirikou and the sorceress" a French movie about Guinean folklore "Like crazy" an Italian movie about two women who escape from a mental institution in search of happiness (heartbreaking)

16:08 I LOVE this movie and have probably seen it around 10 or so times. I've never EVER noticed Taye's face-slice on the floor before.

When I was a teenager, I watched this movie about 3 times every day for a whole month. Absolutely love it.

This video should be rated E-C-10 for emotional content.

I saw this movie some years ago, maybe five, and was incredibly shocked that such a good movie could be swept under the rug. To this day I haven't met one person who had seen it. Easily the most *underrated* film I know about, and it makes me wonder what other gems have been forgotten and lost.

The guy running the test understood what it meant when everything flatlined.

7:10 Good heavens, I get emotional hearing that music. I cannot even imagine how someone who's never felt anything before would react to it. I'm surprised he didn't fall to his knees with tears in his eyes.

I love this movie. Christian Bale acting skills did help a lot, imagine someone like Sam Worthington starring. Also gun-kata is sick!! RIP Bean though, again.

Everything GREAT About Metal gear, Heck yeahhh

I thought this movie was absolutely awesome as a dystopian sci-fi thriller and the gun-kata was so cool that it didn't matter whether or not anybody found it "plausible." Very underrated and well worth the watch.

Hugely underrated movie. The Matrix crossed with Nineteen Eighty-Four was a top class idea, but so many people either forget or just plain don't know about this film.

Yes, please, absolutely go through the MGS series! I would love to hear what you pick up on throughout the core of the franchise, in particular Snake Eater!

OK, a couple comments: 1. I love this movie, and it lit up my day to see that you did this one. You pointed out things I had missed before. 2. The scene of seeing the sunrise properly for the first time was just so good. 3. Was it really a series of unforseen events that led Preston to go off of the dose? I think it could be argued that the whole thing was planned from the start by Father. They knew he had the potential to understand feeling more than others, and they implanted those who were part of the secret cabal at the top around him from the start. They wanted to make him the agent provocateur, purge the resistance, and then dispose of him. They just underestimated his ability to maintain control (see the next point). 4. This, to me, is one of the best dystopian stories, because it doesn't make the missing thing critically important. Any other story makes what the government has taken away (color, memory, etc) worth trading everything for and the most glorious thing in the world. Instead, Equilibrium talks about how emotion without control is destruction, and that those who lead should be able to act without it when needed. Preston's victory comes about because Father and his henchmen expect his total emotional collapse when his failure is made manifest. Instead, they find a man who is ready to turn off those feelings for the sake of saving people. It's not emotion or lack of emotion that wins, but the ability to control emotion that saves the day.

Only watched it recently. Loved it so much, then watched it again. Subtle brilliance in this film, from acting to script to cinematography. Saw it more as a psychological thriller than science fiction. The prozium capsules and constant lecturing by Father show the ways people can be brainwashed. John Preston's awakening is mesmerising, every scene is impactful. Such as the man dying in his arms, the music, the dog being rescued, and the effect of Mary's incineration. He is transitioning to being a real person from being a cold blooded killer that he was. Loved the end, fight sequences are excellent, and I was so glad when shot Dupont!

This movie has been my favorite "3am and I can't sleep" movie for years. I found it on tbs and I loved it ever since. Christian Bale is an always a win actor for me.

I loved how awesome Bale was at conveying depth of emotion in varying degrees, while barely changing his facial expression. That is some seriously good acting chops!

Truth to be told, I've always prefered Equilibrium to Matrix.

I also thought Matrix comparisons were unfair, because these fight scenes didn't invoke ideas that physics was optional for the characters.

When I first time saw this movie, I was young and naive to see all the flaws in the movie and I only saw it's amazing acting, cool stunts, captivating atmosphere and it's message. I'm truly blessed to be able to watch it at that time. Now when I'm older, more cynical(probably the most important factor) and seen tons of other high quality movies like this, I must confess: If I would see this movie today, I would get mildly annoyed by nitpicking all the small details, but I would probably still recognize all the beauty it projects to the viewers. Equilibrium is truly an amazing piece of art that is not hindered by it's oversights.

3:56 - OMG, never noticed this!!! 16:09 - OMG... this too... Taye's Face!

This movie is highly underrated.

It's worth mentioning that this movie made an *enormous* impact in Japan. There are tons of anime and Japanese video games that reference Equilibrium. Devil May Cry 3 has a whole gun kata cutscene between Dante and Lady. The signature battle in Madoka Magica Rebellion is a shot-for-shot remake of Preston vs. Father. Just yesterday, the movie Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato literally begins with the main character gunning down a horde of zombies in a pitch-black room just like how John Preston makes his entrance in this movie.

I love that "Father" is now Alfred on Gotham a series about young Bruce Wayne who Bale played the Nolan trilogy

I really hate to be a bother, but could we get EGA Kubo & the Two Strings? I feel like it's a movie you would absolutely adore.

Wait, how the hell did you not mention the subtle smile at the very end, a split second before the credits roll? That was the crowning moment of the entire movie - until then, all we've seen from the protagonist is anguish. And then right at the end, literally in the last moment, the slightest of smiles appears. I'd also have to disagree massively with the notion that it's The Matrix with no subtly - I'd say it's the opposite. It has a whole lot more subtle moments of emotion and humanity. In The Matrix, the action is awesome and cool... and that's kinda it. In Equilibrium, every action sequence has major narrative and emotional significance. I think ultimately the great triumph of Equilibrium is that it managed to make an entertaining action movie... that happens to be shot like something far more artistic. I mean is there a single shot in the whole damn thing that isn't perfectly framed and lit? Is there a single scene in which there isn't something subtle and important (like the rebel leader being the first one to stand up and clap - rendering himself conspicuous by his very act of subterfuge)? Oh, and Brandt wasn't on the drug. He never was. He was always feeling. He was always in league with "father". That's kinda the entire point - that on both sides of the conflict, rebel and government, people are feeling. It's everyone ELSE who is numb - in order for Preston to join the fight, he has to feel. He has to pay the price. And what are you talking about, flawless hero? Preston isn't a flawless hero. He willingly watched his own wife being burned to death, personally authorised the destruction of priceless art and history, and spends most of the movie with no idea what's going on. He's a broken husk of a man until the end; his own children are more human than he is. He doesn't "win every fight" - he loses every fight, when you really think about it, until he figures out who he's really supposed to be fighting.

I love this movie. It’s so dark. Watch it quietly with good head phones or speakers. The ambiance, the world it builds. The vibe. It’s so dark and cold yet warm. Leaves me with lots of questions.

Listening to Beethoven 9th is perfect for this movie. The subtle crescendo has brought me to tears as well when I heard the symphony played live first. That peace the music does punch you in the feels.

Please do Atlantis the lost empire or treasure planet next! Attempt #11, I think

One of my all time favorite movies, so you glad you did a review of it.

I LOVE this movie... The moment when Preston first HEARS the music gets me every time. Also his frustration with the people he tries to save, "Damn you!"

I stumbled on this movie by accident while zapping through the TV at night and was mesmerized! I'm so glad I found it! The actors, the story, the look, the action - it's everything I love combined into one helluva underrated movie! I'm happy to see others enjoy it too!

Everything great about games? Starting with the MGS series! Hell yes man get on that awesome sauce idea!

I stumbled onto this in some random collection, and I agree that it is brilliant. It's better than 1980 and far more subtle than The Matrix. It is easy to suspend disbelief for most of it, and the entire story makes sense. Not perfect, but for a lesser known movie it's very well done.

I found this movie in a bargain bin at Walmart. When I watched it, I immediately fell in love with it.

I didn't realize this film was considered "underrated" i loved this film since it game out.

Dear Lee, Thanks for doing this awesome movie - as ever, your sunny perspective injects a much-needed slug of joy into my lately very stressful life. Please keep 'em coming; there's a very good reason why you're one of my all-time favourite YT channels, and why every time I see one of your videos pop up I drop whatever I'm doing to watch it as soon as I can. So, that being said, two things: First - I would love to see your take on a few of my favourite films. Specifically, the original Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Lost in Translation, Life as a House (that one might be a little tough...), and Casino Royale. Not that I need anyone to tell me why those movies are great, but I feel like watching your videos is like having a conversation with a close friend about movies that you both know and love; it's a way to possibly get some fresh perspective and learn new things to appreciate about something you really love, and also it just makes you happy to do an analytical deep dive on something that's important to you. So yeah, if you're taking suggestions, there's my two cents. Second - I would love, *love* to see some gaming stuff from you. Watching you do a Lets Play of the MGS series, particularly MGS2 and 3? Yes, puh-lease. I'm sure that between work and Jude and life, you don't have a huge amount of time to make extra content like that, but just know that the audience is there if you decide to branch out in that direction. In the meantime, I hope you have an awesome week, and I can't wait for the next one. You do fine works, and I can't say enough how much I love them. All the best, -NB

Rainbows a G 36-kills four more guys-this video is never going to make any money-totally worth it You sir are a master of the universe

While it's not a movie I want to watch all the time, Equilibrium has been in my top 5 since I first saw it.

I got this movie as a "buy two DVDs get one free" in an old blockbuster, this was FREE, and I love it. Great acting, great story, low budget but GREAT

when i was a kid this was my favorite movie, it still is on of my favorites, the idea of gun kata still seems an original concept :D

The Metal Gear games have cutscenes that usually add up to be longer than most movies - even the extended Lotr movies. It's not that I don't want my favorite video game series getting an EGA treatment, it's that it's going to be an undertaking.

Also, William Fichtner was the perfect actor for his role. Sean Bean was great, Christian Bale was great, but the performance from Fichtner was just incredible! I wasn't watching an actor in a film, I was watching a character in a story.

I found Equilibrium from a music video of Here by Vast made by Kristin Harris - loved it so much, I went out and bought the DVD to see what the film it was taking footage from was about. I don't really do best-this or favourite-that, but if asked I will happily say that Equilibrium is my favourite movie of all time. I think you nailed most of my thoughts about it, but also added a few more points I need to go back and appreciate! Great video.

great video. I also totally agree with the Fitchner comment. I want him in more stuff. if you've never seen Drive Angry with him and nick cage, it's a fun movie and Fitchner is incredible in it.

Equilibrium. I continue to love it for "every reason you expressed" in this video. I can't help but love you for this. Thank you very much.

14:22 You missed where he threw the two magazines for later in the gk fight :O

It's sad this movie didn't get popular as good as it was.

I always loved the gun fights in this movie they are among some of the best right up there with john woo in style

I loved this movie, but you pointed out things I missed that make me appreciate it even more.

I'm pretty sure those muzzle flashes are impossible. You see radiating ones because the explosion is escaping through additional holes just behind the muzzle; There's nothing to block and redirect it sideways like that outside of the barrel.

Without a doubt, the most underrated film in cinema history...PERIOD!🏆🏆🏆🏆

Thank you for the coverage of this film. I introduced many people to this and agree it never got the love it deserved.

I absolutely LOVE this movie!!! I have watched it countless times and never get tired of the sword and gun fights.

I love the shot after Diggs getting his face cut off. They saved some money because that face is just a cutout picture on the floor.

One of my favorite movies ever, forever! The movie thatmade me actually enjoy gun fights,and, personally, I'd read 1984 and watch Matrix over and over and over. Of course it's awesome when something is brand new and cool, but ideas thaf have been used before CAN be "refurbished" into something similar and slightly different and amazing. 1984 has been done thousands of times in differents ways and medias, but this movie is one that, for me, brought somehing new, the appreciation for a movie photography and fight choreographies. Plus, Sean, Bale and Taye, c'mon! ❤

9:05 Another fun fact- They set the squibs to be activated automatically by the gun being fired, instead of manually by someone watching it, making it much more immediate.

I don't know how this doesn't get better reviews... I love this movie

I loved this movie for being a goofy action movie, then on re watching it I noticed all the little details that really made it one of my all time favorites.

for the last fight against Brandt, i always found it amusing that in response to being told to 'mind the uniform' Preston cut the uniform twice, giving Brandt just enough time to realise he had cut it before he killed him.

And the W.B. Yeats. "Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams...."

I have always been fascinated by this film. You've pointed out some things I hadn't considered. Thank you for your review. Keep up the good work.

The way several scenes build tension is outstanding. Examples like the pause in an utterly black room between forcing entry and the gunfire; Preston's apartment being searched as they get closer to where he stashed the unused doses; and the lie detector flatlining, cutting to the technician's face just long enough to register the horror, before Preston erupts from the chair.

Yeah this is a favourite, definitely in my top 10 post apocalyptic films

MGS everything great about videos?????? Yes please and if there isn't 10 wins for Yoji Shinkawa's art alone we riot

Can you do Everything Great About Ferris Bueller’s Day Off please

I unironically love this movie. This was the first movie that showed me how much energy Christian Bale invests in his roles. He goes all in every time, and I love it. One of the best working today

Excited to finally watch this, now that I got to see the movie itself!

2000 me is geeking out again when I first saw this movie, cause wish fulfillment is the only fulfillment worth living for ;)

If you want my humble opinion on whether or not you should do videos on MGS: Yes. Oh god, yes! A hundred times yes!!

One of the best and most underrated movies ever! Straight up with 1984!

Easily one of my top 10 films of all time.... love how you highlight the subtle details