Scary film, as it gives a picture of what the future could be. Not a happy ending.

Intriguing Sci fi film. Gently pace but nonetheless gripping tale. Futuristic but believable scenery. Asks moral questions on various levels. Main actors are engaging, and importantly, I cared about them and the outcome. Recommended

I really enjoyed it :) It's definitely not for everyone but I found myself very intrigued throughout the whole movie. It is very mellow and slow-paced but i still found the story to be heartwarming and romantic.

Absolute rubbish!!! We kept skipping through the film to see if any interesting bits happened, if they could just jump on the train to escape, why didn't they do that an hour and a half ago, and save us, the pain of watching this terribly boring film.

Undeserving of the very low rating. I found the movie to be moving and there was much passion between the two characters. Cleaning this movie is derivative of Romeo and Juliet makes sense as long as any movie with star-crossed lovers ever made is also considered derivative. This day and age coming up with something completely unique probably got to be getting pretty hard to do. And while it's not action-packed and a thrill a minute I don't believe that's the point. Must be some cold-hearted people in the world because when I watch the two start to fall in love and feel those wonderful feelings that it seems like a lot of people have forgotten about what that first love feels like. How beautiful it is in just one of the few things that makes being a human worth it and wonderful.

This kind of movie technique is so stunning

I felt like the characters in this movie could feel the happiness and difficulties that they faced in real life.

In spite of all their effort--The film was a disappointment to me.

I thought Equals was a good film which brought out all of my emotions. I felt sadness, anger, empathy, and at the end happiness that love prevailed.

This film seems simple - rhythm slow, very white and minimalist - but not really, the film is deep and indirectly try about the different stages of love and their common complications, it does it through a simple story with a futurist touch. I didn't like the ending, however, it made me think further about what would happen.. the role was perfect for Kristen Stewart because of her personality and usual acting style.

Great movie. Anticipation, expectation, redemption.

I'm shocked at the low rating this movie got. I thought it was excellent and I wasn't bored for a moment. I didn't see anything derivative about it, as one critic said, I thought it was unique and imaginative, and also very relevant in what it had to say about the government and forced medications. Really well done and I did not see the end coming at all. Best movie I've seen in a very long time - intelligent, very little violence and the intimate scenes were tastefully done.

A failed sci fi / romance for young adults

I found every nuance, every sound, every close up, pulling me closer and deeper into the heart of this movie. For me, the style of the film, correctly portrayed the feelings of our protagonists and I was utterly transfixed, immersed and cared deeply for them. Reading everyone else's reviews and it's like we've seen a different film. Okay! Fair enough. If you want to explore intimacy and a future world that has politically taken control of that aspect of our lives, to question the rights and wrongs of state control, in the arena of romance - you are gonna love this film too! It's one of my favourites!

It's as though an autism spectrum cult has taken over the future of humanity.

Drake Doremus' 2015 drama is a futuristic tale that tells the story of two lovers in a forbidden relationship, set in a future where emotions have been outlawed. Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart's chemistry forms a profound romance that leaves you rooting for them by the final scene. Set in a time where all forms of emotion are strictly forbidden, a society named 'The Collective' is all that remains. Silas (Nicholas Hoult) begins to experience symptoms of SOS (Switched On Syndrome) - a disease within this society where emotions start to emerge. Silas notices these symptoms in his colleague Nia (Kristen Stewart), and when he confronts her, the two begin a profound romance, risking their lives for love. If you were to take the film at face value, you would see it's essentially a modern version of George Lucas' 1973 drama 'THX 1138'. Both films take place in a futuristic society where emotion no longer exists, and both centre around a prohibited romance. 'Equals' also feels as if Doremus had taken some inspiration from Romeo and Juliet, especially in the film's more emotional moments. Doremus provides Nathan Parker with an emotion-fuelled story that feels fresh and contemporary, and Parker pens the screenplay that Hoult and Stewart bring to life. The copious amount of white in both the costumes and the set design creates a pleasing contrast to the blues and oranges used by John Gulserian. Bukit Merah, Singapore and Osaka, Japan are among the many locations that slot into the 'Equals' futuristic aesthetic with ease. The close-ups used in the film not only help viewers to connect to each character, but they show the overwhelming emotions these characters are experiencing. 'Equals' allows the director to complete his 'trilogy of love' - 'Like Crazy' was about the past, 'Breathe In' was about being in the present and 'Equals' is about the future. Human connection is the heart of the film, whether it's Silas interacting with other SOS sufferers, or the intense affair between Nia and Silas, the idea that the bonds we have may not exist in the future, is something that makes 'Equals' such an interesting film. Despite being a film about romance, Doremus builds tension in the climactic scenes that have you on the edge of your seat. The anxiety over Silas and Nia getting caught keeps you thoroughly engaged in the film. The backstory behind The Collective's creation almost feels slightly speculative - a cataclysmic war that results in society having to begin anew. 'Equals' exaggerates the danger of emotion. The negatives effects of being able to feel, are projected onto a society in which these feelings simply don't exist. This asks the question is a society without these feelings better or worse for humans? Do we need these emotional bonds, or can we exist without them? Drake Doremus brings viewers the story of 'Equals' at a time where we are probably the most opinionated and divided as a society. Both leads deliver fantastic performances, leading a film that asks bold questions against an aesthetically pleasing backdrop.

Love will not be denied!

Equals is a decent film. It is about two people, in an emotionless utopia, who fall in love when they regain their feelings from a mysterious disease. Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Drake Doremus did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the drama and romance.

I love dystopian movies and thought this movie was absolutely beautiful it was the absolute slowest never get their movie ever. So disappointing. They had good actors, beautiful sets, I could have done without the hand held camera work though. The point is they had a lot going for this movie but you keep waiting for the movie to get there and sadly it never does. It stays in first gear the entire movie. Such a bummer.

Boring, boring, boring.