In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined planet. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the crime and poverty that runs rampant throughout the land. The only man with the chance to bring equality to these worlds is Max (Matt Damon), an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission – one that pits him against Elysium’s Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) and her hard-line forces – but if he succeeds, he could save not only his life, but also millions of people on Earth.
“Elysium,” also stars Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, William Fichtner and Wagner Moura.
Directed by Neill Blomkamp, “Elysium” hits theaters August 9th.
