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 It is still out of date.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The film is still not outdated after many years, and it has influenced many sci-fi works since then, especially cyberpunk.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

  • LUH 3417: If you go back on sedation, you won't feel the same way about me. You'll report me for drug violation.

  • THX 1138: It can't go on forever. You know it can't.

    LUH 3417: We could leave - and live in the Super Structure. You only have one more shift left, don't you?