VeteranLight
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Fatma Suarez
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
marcosferatu
From nowhere to nowhere.
but maggie mcomie is a muse...
Michael_Elliott
THX 1138 (1971) ** (out of 4)Set in the future, George Lucas' feature-length debut as director tells the story of a man (RObert Duvall) and woman (Maggie McOmie) who decide to rebel against the rules of not experiencing love/sex. The two of them stop taking the drugs that they're supposed to take and set off to do what they want.THX 1138 is the type of movie I respect more than I actually enjoyed watching it. It's pretty clear from watching this that Lucas certainly had a talented eye as it's rather amazing what he was able to do with such a small budget. With that said, as much as I enjoyed certain aspects of this film, at the same time I'm not going to lie because it bored me pretty bad.On a visual level THX 1138 is quite amazing because you really do get the feeling that you're viewing something set in the future. The sets certainly give you a futuristic feel and there's no doubt that Lucas manages to build up a very thick atmosphere. I really liked the look of the film as well and especially how most of the film is done in long shots.I'd also say that Duvall and McOmie are very good in the lead roles and that Donald Pleasance is also very good. The cinematography is top-notch and there's no doubt that Lucas made a very believable and good looking film. Still, there's really no connection I had to the characters or the story, which is what made the film rather boring to get through.
SnoopyStyle
In a dystopian future, people are controlled in every aspect of their lives with the use of drugs and technology. THX 1138 (Robert Duvall) is paired with LUH 3417 (Maggie McOmie). LUH replaces their drugs and they start to feel for each other. SEN 5241 (Donald Pleasence) takes LUH away from him. THX turns SEN in for his illegal shifting. THX is struggling at work and they place a mindblock on him. THX is sent to holding. LUH tells THX that she got pregnant. THX is joined by SEN while imprisoned. They escape with the help of SRT who turns out to be a hologram.The version I saw was remastered by George Lucas. The obvious CGI does take away from the sense of 70s sci-fi. It's got interesting style and a compelling premise. The story is a little muddled and it needs to be more of a driven thriller. Duvall and Pleasence should stick together. When they split up, some of the tension is lost. The premise works but the story needs a little bit more work.
Python Hyena
THX 1138 (1971): Dir: George Lucas / Cast: Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Maggie McOmie, Don Pedro Colley, Ian Wolfe: Stunning masterpiece set in the 25th century. Futuristic film regards the identity of the hero, reducing people to physical structures. Digits replace personality and brands people as products. Mankind exists in underground cities patrolled by robots with humans controlled by drugs that cease passion. Reduction introduces intimacy and a need to escape. Impressive debut by director George Lucas with astonishing visuals and art direction, plus an effective use of sound. Superb performance by Robert Duvall who seeks to escape the slavery of mind control and reintroduce passion into life. Maggie McOmie gets involved with him sexually, which is rediscovered and treasured. Donald Pleasence counsels Duvall and together discuss their state and the potential for opportunity. Don Pedro Colley plays a hologram that is featured throughout. Other roles are not very broad or at least lose focus to the visual elements. With its exquisite art direction and visual appeal one could easily compare it to 2001: A Space Odyssey but Lucas takes it a step further with broader characters and a stronger sense of purpose. It symbolizes the unfulfilling relationship between people and objects with our need for intimacy, purpose, and individuality. Score: 9 ½ / 10
