Babylon A.D.

Name: Babylon A.D.
Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Vin Diesel, Mélanie Thierry, Lambert Wilson, Charlotte Rampling, Michelle Yeoh

2008Dir. Mathieu Kassovitz1h 41m

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Runtime1h 41m

Released2008

Budget$70M

Box office$72.1M

DirectorMathieu Kassovitz

About This Movie

So, Babylon A.D. is a bit of a mixed bag, really. It has this gritty post-apocalyptic vibe that resonates throughout, especially in its depiction of a ravaged Eastern Europe. Kassovitz’s direction brings a certain rawness to the action scenes, and the pacing keeps you engaged, even if it's not entirely cohesive. The performances are decent, with Vin Diesel doing his usual tough-guy schtick, but there’s also a layer of melancholy that feels kind of unique for an action flick. And those practical effects, while not always flawless, add a tangible quality that CGI often lacks. The themes of redemption and the blurry lines of morality in a broken world are pretty interesting, even if the execution stumbles at times.

Gritty post-apocalyptic aestheticInteresting themes of moralityDecent practical effects