2081 (2009)

An adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut Jr's 'Harrison Bergeron' short story that takes a moody, dramatic approach to the subject matter. Harrison (Armie Hammer) is portrayed older than he was in the text, but otherwise it sticks very close to it; so close that it's hard to see why some of the smaller changes were even made. His parents (Julie Hagerty and James Cosmo) are better cast and earn all of the viewer's sympathies.

If you haven't read the original short, it's well worth seeking out. See also Harrison Bergeron (1995) for a less aggressive take on the same story.

3½ heavyweights out of 5