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Æon Flux

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
130K
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POPULARITY
4,312
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Charlize Theron in Æon Flux (2005)
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Æon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is f... Read allÆon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found.Æon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
130K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,312
126
  • Director
    • Karyn Kusama
  • Writers
    • Phil Hay
    • Matt Manfredi
    • Peter Chung(characters)
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Frances McDormand
    • Sophie Okonedo
  • Director
    • Karyn Kusama
  • Writers
    • Phil Hay
    • Matt Manfredi
    • Peter Chung(characters)
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Frances McDormand
    • Sophie Okonedo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 579User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Charlize Theron and Caroline Chikezie in Æon Flux (2005)
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    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Aeon Flux
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Handler
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Sithandra
    Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas
    • Trevor Goodchild
    Jonny Lee Miller
    Jonny Lee Miller
    • Oren Goodchild
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Keeper
    Amelia Warner
    Amelia Warner
    • Una Flux
    Caroline Chikezie
    Caroline Chikezie
    • Freya
    Nikolai Kinski
    Nikolai Kinski
    • Claudius
    Paterson Joseph
    Paterson Joseph
    • Giroux
    Yangzom Brauen
    Yangzom Brauen
    • Inari
    Aoibheann O'Hara
    Aoibheann O'Hara
    • Scientist
    Thomas Huber
    • Scientist
    Weijian Liu
    • Scientist
    Maverick Quek
    • Chemist
    Ralph Herforth
    Ralph Herforth
    • Gardener
    Megan Gay
    Megan Gay
    • Weaver
    Rainer Will
    • Commander Puhl
    • Director
      • Karyn Kusama
    • Writers
      • Phil Hay
      • Matt Manfredi
      • Peter Chung(characters)
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    • Trivia
      According to director Karyn Kusama, after finishing the movie, the studio fired her, re-cut the movie to a 71-minute long version that tested poorly and then asked her to edit the film again, but not back to her original vision. Huge parts of the plot were left out and even one character's sexuality of being gay was cut out by the studio.

      It's possible that this 71-minute version of the film was an R-rated version which some producers wanted. Despite Kusama's objections, alternate scenes were filmed which for example showed more bloodier fights and bullet hits, and more nudity from Charlize Theron in several of her scenes. In the end, they decided to go with PG-13 rating so violence and nude scenes were cut, including an entire sex scene, although you can still see several quick shots of Theron's breasts in post-sex scene.

      Kusama's original cut was about 30 minutes longer and it also had different score, composed by Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, which was rejected by the producers and replaced with Graeme Revell's score while they were re-editing different versions of the film for test screenings. Trailers for the film show some of alternate scenes which could be from Kusama's director's cut, like Æon in different clothes after she wakes up.
    • Goofs
      There are several shots where post-production forgot to replace Sithandra's feet with hands.
    • Quotes

      Æon Flux: [Sithandra'so feet was turned into a second set of hands] How are the modifications?

      Sithandra: [scoops up firearm with one of her extra hands, holsters dagger with the other] Useful. You should have it done.

      Æon Flux: I like my shoes.

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    User reviews579

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    Great Visuals, Impressive Style, Hot Theron but...
    'Aeon Flux' is visually and stylistically dazzling. The CGI and set designs look great and the the futuristic world that is presented is impressive. I haven't watched the original but having read other comments I would like to watch that. However, regarding this movie, it is the screenplay that is a big letdown. It is very obviously predictable and contrived. It lacks depth. It's more like just another forgettable Hollywood entertainer. Some scenes seem to be there only to show the special effects (which are great) and stunts as they don't seem to have any relevance for the main plot.

    In my opinion, the love story is the weakest link. It's very unconvincing and the 'romantic' lead lack chemistry. Furthermore, apart from Theron, McDormand, Okonedo and Postlethwaite, the acting is terrible. Theron looks the part and acts well. She is beautiful but deadly. She does a lot of crawling around and arse kicking but manages to stay in character and looks absolutely sizzling. Okonedo doesn't have a great role to speak of but she does well. McDormand and Postlethwaite are effective in their small roles. Miller is very bad and Csokas is wooden.

    Having said that, I'd say it's not a horrendous film. Just something to watch if you don't have anything better. I really enjoyed the visuals and the style and of course just looking at the beautiful Theron. Other than that, the plot might appeal to the average movie watcher if they want something with no depth, but just an action, sci-fi, romantic flick.
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    • Chrysanthepop
    • Nov 1, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Brazil
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • UIP (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aeon Flux
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Valhalla Motion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $62,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,874,337
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,661,112
      • Dec 4, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $53,321,673
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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