Review of The Andromeda Strain (1971) by Marco Antonio S — 27 Nov 2014
Sci-fi movies of the 1970's were weird and wonderful, and each one of them had their own unique charm. Even though this movie wasn't the best of them, I feel there's a certain kind of appeal that I can find in this film.
The film's greatest strength is ability to set up a quintessential sci-fi atmosphere - mysterious with a futuristic vibe. The production values are very good for the time, and the computer effects aren't bad.
However, the movie tends to be bogged down by a story that is made hard to follow by the film's slow pace. There is a concept behind this movie, but I couldn't get into it because the film felt that it was moving way too slowly.
The acting was also quite standard compared to other films, with no real emotional connection. While the film's atmosphere works quite well, the pacing and acting serve to work against what could have been a great movie.
Instead, it's more like the equivalent of standard 70's sci-fi fare, but that doesn't mean it's a bad movie at all.
This review of The Andromeda Strain (1971) was written by Marco Antonio S on 27 Nov 2014.
The Andromeda Strain has generally received positive reviews.
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