BreakTheMatrix Recommends: 2081 (FinallyEqual.com)

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Based on the short story Harrison Bergeron by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, 2081 depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is finally equal... The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything.

Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), 2081 stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting, Narnia), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (Justice League).

This film was made possible by a generous grant from The Moving Picture Institute and its donors.

http://www.thempi.org

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Showtime version

You can find a 1995 version of the film here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-175006468841636088.

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brilovett Posted by brilovett on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 18:07
For those interested in the Vonnegut story AdamAdamR Posted by AdamAdamR on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 04:27
Great, I love Kurt Vonnegut

He manages to combine the absurd with compassion and humor -- without a hint of pretension. I hadn't heard of this story by him. I'm excited to see the movie that combines themes of freedom with a writer I already admire.

AdamAdamR Posted by AdamAdamR on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 02:00
I feel like i read a book

Im surprised they turned it into a movie.

Posted by overclock22 on Sat, 08/30/2008 - 18:18
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