Review of THX 1138 (1971) by Raynormanbateman . — 17 Sep 2008
A very impressive film from the person that brought you Star Wars. You would never guess that he created this movie. It is a very good experimental movie from a student that changed the history of hollywood with his Star Wars franchise.
I recommend this to film students and Star War fans just so they could see what Lucas or where Lucas's ideas came from and what he was interested in to start with his in his career.
The movie starts really slow and to some point gets a bit annoying with all the 'sound' experimenting which wasn't necessary but at the same time understandable for a film student trying to impress and find his way. The last half hour really improves and the movie becomes very interesting.
The final act was really good and is where the movie becomes great. I think we have seen a few movies with similar story by now but this is a very different and interesting take on the whole emotion controlled future.
Listen to the commentary, Lucas mentions that these are the type of movies that he wants to go back to or make. He says that he only did Hollywood movies to see if he could so lets cross our fingers for something similar from the man who till now seems to be stuck in the Star Wars world.
This review of THX 1138 (1971) was written by Raynormanbateman . on 17 Sep 2008.
THX 1138 has generally received positive reviews.
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