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I waited for Aeon Flux to hit the DVD market because I had a strong fear it might disappoint. The movie did poorly at the box office and I didn't hear any of the Anime series' fans raving about it. Ultimately I had to see for myself. Turns out Aeon Flux is one of the smarter sci-fi flicks I've seen in a long time. Coupling sharp character development by Charlize Theron with a moral struggle takes the movie past the eye candy factor and straight to an entertaining action movie.

Aeon Flux is set in the future, tracing the story of a society virtually wiped out by disease in 2011. The brilliant scientist Goodchild discovers a cure that saves the last 5 million survivors of the planets dwindling population. Flash forward 400 years and the isolated city where the survivors remain is in population stasis. People are starting to vanish without explanation or investigation by the authorities. Aeon Flux is the best operative in the Monican rebellion, who are actively seeking an answer to the mysterious disappearances.

Like any good sci-fi action flick, Aeon Flux takes the normal and adds a twist, like Aeon's genetically modified protege played by Sophie Okonedo. Architectural and botanical advancements also elegantly build the dynamics behind this evolved society. The community takes on a slightly sterile feel, not unlike Spielberg's presentation of Minority Report. If you're a fan of great science fiction movies, Aeon Flux entertains, whether the story behind the movie is familiar or not.