George Taylor
People forget that this, coming out two years before Star Wars, was a big hit. Based on the book (and very different from it). Set in the future, Logan is a Sandman, who job it is to terminate those who won't accept a chance on Carousel, when their life is terminated at 30 years old. Michael York and Jenny Agutter are great as the main characters, Logan and Jessica, but Richard Jordan as the betrayed fellow Sandman, steals many scenes. A fine movie that is still worth seeing today.
Wuchak
Released in 1976 and based on the 1967 sci-fi novel by William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson, "Logan's Run" chronicles life in the late 23rd century where the populace lives in an idyllic geodesic domed city with no access to the outside. While life there seems fun, it only lasts till age 30 when citizens are required to participate in a life-ending ritual that supposedly grants rebirth. Those who rebel are gunned down by likable Nazi-like police called Sandmen. Michael York plays a Sandman named Logan, who's forced to flee, while Jenny Agutter plays his potential babe, Jessica. Richard Jordan appears as another Sandman.There's just enough good in "Logan's Run" to make it worthwhile for those who can handle 70's sci-fi in all its glory and shame. The flick comes across as a 70's Star Trek movie albeit without space travel and the iconic characters. York plays a quality protagonist and Agutter is exquisite throughout in her attractive (not slutty) apparel. Several quality women also appear in the background.Although this is an old production, the hi-tech society is realized pretty well and still LOOKS genuinely futuristic with quality visuals throughout, although decidedly 70's and relatively low-budget. The story, however, is only moderately interesting, but I like the themes of anti-ageism, pro-family and anti-hedonism. Like Star Trek, there's some action, but it's mostly an adult drama. Of course it's nowhere near as compelling as Star Trek, whether The Original Series or The Motion Picture, but I suppose it's about on par with the early seasons of The Next Generation and superior in some ways.The film runs 119 minutes and was shot in the Dallas/Arlington/Fort Worth area and Malibu Creek State Park, California, with interiors done in Houston and studio work in Culver City, California. DIRECTOR: Michael Anderson. ADDITIONAL CAST: Farrah Fawcett, Michael Anderson Jr. and Roscoe Lee Browne are on hand in peripheral roles with Peter Ustinov showing up in the last act.GRADE: B-
spencergrande6
Mostly pretty silly stuff. It really doesn't dig very deep into any facets of the situation other than, you know, dying at 30 kinda sucks and is like totally not fair man. The ending is a big question mark since the entire premise is invalidated: if there's not enough food how in the world are they all going to live forever in the outside world? In fact, much of what happens in this doesn't hold up to much scrutiny.The miniatures are terribly shot, the costumes cheesy, and the acting hammy, but it's still somewhat entertaining kitsch for the most part."Fish, and plankton, and sea greens, and protein from the sea." Hell yeah.
utgard14
In the 23rd century, people live a hedonistic lifestyle in a domed utopia run by a super computer. When people reach the age of thirty, they are publicly put through a ritual called Carousel that involves them being blown apart in mid-air (you have to see it to believe it). Some refuse to accept their fate and run away. They're called Runners. The police types sent to track them down are called Sandmen. Michael York plays one of these Sandmen named Logan. He's sent undercover by the super computer that runs things. It wants him to infiltrate the Runners, hoping they will lead him to a supposed safe haven they have called Sanctuary. He meets a pretty runner played by Jenny Agutter and the two find themselves pursued by Logan's closest friend and fellow Sandman Francis (Richard Jordan).A smart, creative, and fun science fiction classic from the '70s. Mocked by many but I love it. It's a great story adapted from the novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson. The sets are amazing and the old-school special effects are colorful and charming. I always appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that went into crafting the visuals for science fiction and fantasy films pre-CGI. Nice Jerry Goldsmith score, too. Michael York and lovely Jenny Agutter are very likable. Jenny has a couple of nude scenes that many will appreciate. Peter Ustinov has an amusing role as possibly the oldest man left living in the world. Farrah Fawcett has a small part here. She's attractive but her acting is not good. It's a very interesting and entertaining movie. Not perfect but what is? If you enjoy futuristic movies like the Planet of the Apes series or Soylent Green, you'll probably like this. It's got robots, lasers, babes, ice caves, and all kinds of fun stuff.
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