Review of Equilibrium (2002) by Ryan C — 19 Apr 2012

LOVED it!! Very Matrix-like. Christian Bale makes a great action hero as well as just being a darn great actor.

This review of Equilibrium (2002) was written by Ryan C on 19 April 2012.

Equilibrium has generally received positive reviews.

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