'Elysium' Trailer [VIDEO]: Matt Damon Fights Against the Upper Class in The Future

In Elysium the future is bleak, but do not worry: Matt Damon is ready to take a stand against the wealthy and privileged. While Earth is for the poor and impoverished, the satellite named "Elysium" houses the lucky and fortunate. Armed with a body-enhancing suit, Damon attempts to break into the perfect infrastructure in order to stop the corruption on earth. The film is directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and costars Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley (A-Team, District 9).

Here is the film's official synopsis:

In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes (Jodie Foster), a hard line government official will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn't stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max (Matt Damon) is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Elysium opens in theaters on August 9.

Here is an excerpt from SlashFilm, quickly summing up the film's trailer after seeing some interesting footage from Comic Con 2012:

Matt Damon plays a wounded man whose ticket to potential salvation on Elysium is bound up in a contract that makes him an enemy of the rich and powerful.

Just that info about the setup lets you know that some of Blomkamp's socio-political concerns recur from his debut District 9. While this trailer probably doesn't show off the full scope of the film's action - you'll barely even see Sharlto Copley, as the bearded antagonist - it will definitely let you know what the film looks like.