films seen
6
average score
1.50*
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Alive and kicking
Movies
George Lucas' first film remains his best one. It's also a perfect example of how to clean up an old film because it sure doesn't look its age. It's a hard sci-fi genre flick that makes the most of its limited budget but slows down just a little too much in the middle to keep its status as a personal favorite. Stark camerawork, intriguing (but cold) sci-fi designs, and a fetish-like styling give the film a timeless appeal, though the more recent visual upgrade definitely helped. The concept is a little simple though and some scenes feel dragged out beyond their stretching point, but dedicated sci-fi fans owe it to themselves to give this one a go. Read all
