THX-1138, the George Lucas Director's Cut... by chrisisall

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THX-1138, the George Lucas Director's Cut...

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Friday, September 3, 2010 14:36
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:53 AM

I just got this movie at Big Lots yesterday for three bucks (cheaper than renting it) and I have to say, Lucas did not ruin it like I expected. Yeah, some parts were a bit re-edited, and some shell dwellers were replaced with CGI stuff, but overall, it was the same movie with a little added depth to the underground city is all.
Is it better than the original?
Not at all.
Visual was candy added- and it might offend fans of the more starkly abstract feel the original version needed to create with its limited budget- but I thought it was cool, in a Star Trek Remastered sort of way.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:43 PM

STORYMARK

I feel it is better. The CG does add to the experience, and blends well enough (it seems those who are upset over the CG in this tend to be people who can't let go of their sour grapes over SW). As for his changes in the edit, those were just to correct changes made by the studio against his wishes when the original was released.

Damned good flick, though.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:52 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
I feel it is better.

I personally liked it better, yeah.

Quote:
As for his changes in the edit, those were just to correct changes made by the studio against his wishes when the original was released.

Really? It seemed to me to be purely aesthetic. Maybe I just don't remember the original well enough. I saw it in the theatre in '76 (art house cine), and on tape a few times in the eighties.

Always struck me as the ultra-realistic version of Logan's Run.

The shell-dwelling Chrisisall

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Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:35 PM

CHRISISALL

What a car!!!

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, September 2, 2010 2:02 PM

STORYMARK

Is it just me, or does the motorcycle chase in the tunnel feel a whole hell of a lot like an early version of the Death Star trench run?

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Thursday, September 2, 2010 6:28 PM

TRAVELER

I have only seen this film when it was on TV many years ago so I suspect it was a cut-up version from what you get on DVD.

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Traveler

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Friday, September 3, 2010 7:37 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
Is it just me, or does the motorcycle chase in the tunnel feel a whole hell of a lot like an early version of the Death Star trench run?

Lucas was a California kid; the need for speed is in his blood!
So, the answer is yes.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, September 3, 2010 7:37 AM

CHRISISALL

Shell-dwelling double post!

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Friday, September 3, 2010 7:40 AM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by traveler:
I have only seen this film when it was on TV many years ago so I suspect it was a cut-up version from what you get on DVD.

Oh, it sure WAS cut up. It's rated "R," you know.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, September 3, 2010 9:37 AM

STORYMARK

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
Is it just me, or does the motorcycle chase in the tunnel feel a whole hell of a lot like an early version of the Death Star trench run?

Lucas was a California kid; the need for speed is in his blood!
So, the answer is yes.

The laughing Chrisisall

Well, not just the racing aspect (which does show up many times in his films), but most particularly the way it was shot, and especially the sound design. Those bikes even sound a bit like Tie fighters.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Friday, September 3, 2010 10:40 AM

TRAVELER

I sort of suspected that. No wonder films go straight to DVD these days. You either get cable or a chopped up version of the film. Hardly worth the effort putting on the air.

P.S.
The last couple of replys I've posted came up with an error screen. When I check, the post is there. Anyone else getting that error message?

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Traveler

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Friday, September 3, 2010 11:12 AM

STORYMARK

I've been getting the error message on every post - though they've all gone through, so far.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Friday, September 3, 2010 1:41 PM

OPPYH

It just goes to show that Lucas was indeed a visionary film maker(emphasis on story and tone).
He followed it up with American Graffiti, and Star Wars. 3 great films.

I'd never go as far as calling him a washed up hack as many people claim. Before he retires from film, I'd love to see him make another film that reminds us of his sheltered genius.

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70's TV FOREVER

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Friday, September 3, 2010 2:23 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by traveler:

P.S.
The last couple of replys I've posted came up with an error screen. When I check, the post is there. Anyone else getting that error message?

Yeah, a glitch to be sure.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Friday, September 3, 2010 2:36 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:

Those bikes even sound a bit like Tie fighters.

A LOT like them.

The laughing Chrisisall

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