Review of THX 1138 (1971) by Selome C — 25 May 2010
The excellence of this movie rests in the usage of sound to develop the atmosphere. It would not have been the same story if, in a scene of a blurred camera watching a prisoner the electronic robot voice saying "we want you to be happy." is very powerful indeed. The reason why I am giving the film 5 stars is for just this reason: the usage of sound is absolutely precise and deliberate.
As for the storyline, it was just right. It didn't form itself into a full fledged romance that you see in other movies. It was simple, raw and susceptible to circumstances well beyond the powers of the central players. This is a realistic quality which supports the teme of the powerfless human drone, in a horrifying state of control. This is a film worth watching.
This review of THX 1138 (1971) was written by Selome C on 25 May 2010.
THX 1138 has generally received positive reviews.
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