98. "I really enjoyed the movie but I also loved the politics of it. " In response to In response to 0
I didn't see this as an endorsement of socialism (maybe socialistic medicine but why does saying "fuck the one percent" equal socialism? You can say that income inequality is a bad thing and will only get worse without being a socialist). I also didn't see it as a not subtle incrimination of how we treat Mexicans. I thought it was a real critique of where the US is headed if we allow economic inequality to continue on it's present course.
I will admit the rules of the world were under developed but I think they were sufficiently developed for a summer action movie. Ending was a bit hokey but I don't think the intent was to suggest all the worlds problems had been solved.
Far better than District 9 and I can't wait to see what the Director's next work will be.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson