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Mar 28, 2019 Most Underrated George Lucas of all time

Luke P Jan 30, 2019 As a Sci-Fi fan THX-1138 is probably a movie I should have seen by now. To be honest, though, I hadn't really been all that interested in it for the most part. There isn't any malicious reason for it. The movie just never seemed to pique my interest. That is until I found a copy in the dollar bin because I am a poor man hiding behind a cheap suit. As George "Red Tails" Lucas's first film, I have to say that I was equally impressed with visuals, and ideas, as I was unimpressed by the lifeless story, and dull execution of some scenes. That's not to say I didn't enjoy myself while watching, I just felt that as the movie went on it started to feel a bit empty. It was like the constant stream of information and conversation happening over the main parts of the film were a way to disguise that there really wasn't much going on with the plot. Sure, THX has some heavy-handed themes including lack of identity and government suppression. The lack of a leader figure beyond the religious view was also very prevalent, leading to organized chaos that mostly works, but isn't quite there for me. The stand out character hammers home this story lite idea, as Donald Pleasence is fantastic in this as another rule breaker who is a bit mentally tossed, and yet his motive is never known past, needing a new roommate. Still, some scenes were just cool. Watching them make some robots, the mindlock scene was really good, and the nerd in me enjoyed the fun but somewhat hokey chase at the end. All in all, THX-1138 is a solid film and a really neat debut from Mr.Lucas. Just thinking of how this must have looked in the early 70's shows that he was ahead of his time. I wonder what happened. See more

Ron R Dec 24, 2018 Creepy sci fi world.

Hermione W Oct 1, 2018 The strangest, most scatterbrained movie I have ever seen. At some point Lucas throws in a midget in a scene in jail. Guess the circus was in town. And, at the end of the movie, Lucas throws in some half-alien monkey to jump on Duvall's back where seemingly it doesn't make sense. Guess we know who wrote a lot of the latest "Indiana Jones" movie. See more

Draco S Sep 27, 2018 A disturbing sci-fi movie, a debut, from George Lucas, a cerebral movie clearly influenced by philosophical "Space Odyssey". I really wish Lucas had had focused more on doing this kind of sci-fi movies instead of crowd-pleasing "Star Wars". A true science-fiction movie should be of this quality: pondering on philosophical questions of human existence, of its aim and progress (or, more accurately, regress) into a bleak and terrifying future, post-modernism in its bright wrap. See more

Anakin S Dec 31, 2017 A bit vague and sometimes boring in some situations, but overall a unique and visually stunning sci-fi thriller made and directed by the creator of Star Wars himself. Engaging near the end, which puts forth the interest of the film. See more

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