08/12/2013
Film Critics Say 'Elysium' Has a Political Agenda
Critics say the new science fiction action move "Elysium" has a political message in its tale about a future where the "haves" live on the beautiful space station Elysium and the "have-nots" are stuck on a crime-plagued and disease-ravaged Earth.
■Class discussion: Is it unusual for films to have political messages? Can you find examples? How about television shows? Do critics display political agendas in their reviews? What movies or TV shows do political liberals or conservatives like or dislike?