Aeon Flux and bad science

[fishsupreme]

I just returned from watching Aeon Flux. Not that I expected a great deal from a movie based on a late-night MTV cartoon, but my very short review of it as follows:

I am unable to suspend disbelief for a science fiction movie whose conceit depends entirely on the truth of Lamarckism and strong genetic determinism.

Also, the theme "mortality is good" does not resonate with me. Nor does "cloning is bad, because it leads to the following bizarre occurrences none of which actually happen with cloning."

Comments

[stroum.livejournal.com]

The only determination in the original show was for Aeon to wear as little clothing as possible while performing acrobatic maneuvers.

[fishsupreme]

Though the movie did retain the original series' fondness for Aeon shooting extreme numbers of people with a machine pistol in each hand, generally without looking in at least one of the directions she was shooting.

Also, the ammo in those machine pistols must be microscopic for them to be able to handle three to four minutes of continuous fire.

[anjelabug]

That would explain why everyone kept getting shot, groaning, and then suddenly whoo, nothing's wrong with them at all!

[chaudfeu.livejournal.com]

Like that beaded nightime wear? While the remainder of the population's clothing became streamlined and functional, Aeon's [private] wardrobe adapted to be as uncomfortable (and useless) as possible.