(Reel NSight) Reel Nsight Episode 117 THX-1138

Introduction

  • U.S. Release Date - March 11, 1971
  • Tagline(s)
    • Visit the future where love is the ultimate crime.
    • The Future is here.
    • A Love Story Filmed on Location in the 21st Century
  • Summary - Set in the 25th century, the story centers around a man and a woman who rebel against their rigidly controlled society.
  • IMDb Profile
  • Wikipedia
  • Official Website
  • Rotten Tomatoes - 88%

Insight

  • Whats the training program for the non-Death Star beam control panel? 
  • Django was chosen because the Kaminoans needed a human who could control love
  • The humans of Zion revolted because of a chemical imbalance
  • Good good, let your dissent flow through you
  • LUHs Grand Speedway

Summary

  • Star Wars Episode 0
  • Reel Score - 100%
  • Positive(s)
    • Many spiritual predecessors to Star Wars - C3P0, stormtroopers, tractor beam scene, Death Star control panel
    • Considered cost of projects to the system
    • Rocket Rods style escape

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