Reviews

Aeon Flux is pure awesomeness. Maybe it is just because I am a fan of dystopia/utopia and cyberpunk action. But well, Aeon Flux was much more then that. The shorts were great even though there wasn't much talking in them. When the dialogue came in I didn't mind, the lines were natural, funny at times and also highly philosophical when required. The relationship between Trevor and Aeon is pure gold. They have completely different views on the world but still they love/hate each other (although not explicitly stated in the series). The story never falls into corniness or cliché approaches. If there is something I can complain about it's the fact that the episodes weren't connected so linear action is out of the question. There IS a plot and character development unlike what many people say and there IS a satisfactory enough ending which leaves nothing unanswered. Character-wise Aeon and Trevor are very humane at some points, there is no real antagonist and even though the motives behind them are not very clear, they exist. The animation is top notch, the music fits well. It's such an eye candy-action packed-masterfully directed series! For those who say it's Matrix-like I have to say they probably haven't understood neither Matrix nor Aeon Flux which is pretty sad.

10/10 Awesome!!

I must begin by saying I'm not familiar with director Ming-liang Tsai's previous work but this film worked for me just fine.I even feel tempted to check out his other ones. As other reviewers previously said, this movie has a certain mood. You either get into that mood or you don't. If you don't you'll think it's shite and won't even give it a chance. If you do then you'll experience a truly great movie that takes on an ever so discussed theme and gives it an original approach. The lack of dialogue,slow pace, the long still frames of the protagonists doing mundane things(be it porn movies or snatching bottles), the use of watermelons in sexual ways, the chemistry between the main characters, and the last(oh so shocking!) scene all add up to the overall beauty of this film. Don't expect a roller-coaster ride movie that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Don't expect to see a typical love story. Actually don't expect anything, that way you'll be much more open to what awaits you. I simply loved the analogies in this movie, the drought, the thirst etc. OK, I'll stop giving it away...This one it's not for everyone. It would be a 9/10 but since it's extremely underrated I'll give it a 10. Cheers.