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Equals
2015 102 min Indonesia, United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.6
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Director: Drake Doremus
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Description
A futuristic love story set in a world where emotions have been eradicated.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$33,258
Worldwide:
$2.08M
Starring
Nicholas Hoult
Actor
Kristen Stewart
Actor
Vernetta Lopez
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2015
— Soundtrack Stars Award
Venice Film Festival 2015
— Golden Lion
Venice Film Festival 2015
— Green Drop Award
Key opinion
Equals is a divisive, atmospheric sci-fi romance that prioritizes visual storytelling and internal emotional growth over traditional dystopian action. While proponents admire its minimalist beauty and sincere portrayal of love, detractors find the pacing sluggish and the world-building superficial.
| Production | The production design features a meticulous, sterile aesthetic that successfully mirrors the emotionless society of the Collective. | |
| Acting | Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart are polarized by critics; some find their restrained performances perfect for the setting, while others dismiss them as inert or expressionless. | |
| Pacing | The film’s deliberate, contemplative pacing rewards viewers who engage with its emotional subtext, but it leaves those seeking traditional plot-driven sci-fi bored or restless. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on visual storytelling and atmosphere, which deepens the experience for some but strikes others as lacking in substance and underdeveloped world-building. |