Review of Threads (1985) by Tony P — 29 Jul 2008
Threads (to say the least) is the most disturbing film I have seen in a long time. It is a disturbing look at the lead up to and aftermath of a nuclear war as seen from a town in Britain. I once saw this film described as making a similar U.
S. film called The Day After look like "a Hollywood musical". Having finally seen this film, I can see why. Where as The Day After contained a hint of optimism about the aftermath, Threads does not and unlike The Day After it also never delves into melodrama or sensationalism to get its point across.
It takes a hard look not only at the immediate effects of the war but at the long term effects, going forward some thirteen years to show a once civilized country descended into anarchy and chaos. This is a film where there are no winners, only losers and victims.
But above all Threads shows a lesson that can still be learned some 24 years since it came out: when the threads of the modern world are cut, we all lose.
This review of Threads (1985) was written by Tony P on 29 Jul 2008.
Threads has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
