I liked Equilibrium. Sean Bean was good in it, even if his role was relatively small.

To answer the question:

“I need my pain!”

If you like the idea of dystopia, have at it. I'll opt out of that one.

My opinion is that wars would happen without emotions anyway. it's the power and resource hungry leaders who create them. Psychopaths have no emotions...

Oh, and good movie.

I think if you watched that video and can ask that question you missed the point of the movie.

Humanity is imperfect. It is that imperfection that causes leaps in our evolution. It is a necessary component. Humans without humanity cannot strive, cannot dream, cannot hope, cannot learn.

We are a messy and silly species but we have incredible potential for good. It is our humanity that grants us that ability.

There is a book written in the 70's I believe called "This Perfect Day" by Ira Levin. No cars, no wars, no emotions (thanks to weekly "treatments" ).... GREAT book... I think Amazon has it reissued. Or check your local library.

No thanks I love being human...and all that it entails.

sounds like a religion to me that insights war but without drugs

I think the movie pretty much points out that this is just not something humans should do. Also highest kill count in any movie (of that time). I have it on DVD. - I appreciate all the things they point out as triggering emotion - I like having emotions. I can't imagine life without them.

Good movie.

What you're asking is whether we should not be John Preston? But John Preston is the hero! Who doesn't want to have the same Gunkata skills as John Preston?

Anyway, I say, no. You can decide NOT to do what your emotions dictate without hindering, ignoring or suppressing your emotions. It's the definition of being a responsible adult.

No, never. Emotion is what makes life worth living. It's running to your mom with your first scraped knee, knowing she will make it better. Your first day of school. Your first kiss. Your first break up. Your wedding day, the birth of your children, lying in the grass with the person you love. Emotion is the colors of life.

Without emotion...how could I hate that Christian Bale? heh heh