George Lucas' first test of science fiction

Arnold 2021-12-21 08:01:15

George Lucas first tried the sci-fi sledgehammer. It is still out of date.

Experimental works, gloomy content, pure tones. Determined by the content of its totalitarian control, the form is minimalism, and the large amount of pure white is impressive. Because of the subtitles, part of the plot seems to be understandable, but it does not affect the director's emotions.

The film is still not outdated after many years, and it has influenced many sci-fi works since then, especially cyberpunk. Sci-fi fans can't miss it.

Although it was produced at a small cost, it was extremely sophisticated in details, especially in the second half, chasing cars, apes, etc. Such scenes were rare in the works of that era. 4 and a half stars

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THX 1138 quotes

  • Male voice: T-H-X eleven-thirty-eight will be taken into custody at a minimal monetary expenditure. Total operation cost: six thousand credits under budget. Congratulations. Be efficient, be happy.

  • SEN 5241: You know, when I was at school, it was all very different. We used to stay in bed all the time. Combined primary economics... Combined primary economics was a bottle about this big.

    [holds hands two feet apart]

    SEN 5241: Took a week.

    Child: Wow!