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Farrah Fawcett, Jenny Agutter, Michael York

An idyllic sci-fi future has one major drawback: life must end at 30.

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PG, 119 min.

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Release Date: June 23, 1976

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DVD Release Date: September 29, 1998

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  • hobster1
    July 27, 2009
    hobster1
    Dystopian society in which all citizens must die at the age of 30 unless rewarded with continued life in a confusing ritual known as Carousel. Michael York is Logan 5, a Sandman entrusted with tracking down and killing people who try to flee from participating. Illogical film ...( read more)(Logan's true motives are unclear throughout most of the film) is redeemed by unintentionally hilarious futuristic 70s-style set design and costumes. Sci-fi action film has spectacular start but ends up a dreary bore. Nevertheless, co-star Jenny Agutter is captivating and a pre-Charlie's Angels Farrah Fawcett is beautifully vacuous in a minor role.
  • kenstachnik
    July 15, 2009
    kenstachnik
    Sooooooooo dated
  • stopitgoaway
    January 31, 2009
    stopitgoaway
    Beyond the entrapment of lavish special effects (for which "Logan's Run" won an Oscar anyway), few science fiction films actually present a good story, much less one that makes you think and/or presents new ideas. "Logan's Run" is one of those few.

    Before "Stars Wars" enraptur...( read more)ed audiences with its stunning special effects and created a precedent for a string of similarly effects-laden knock-offs and genre wanna-be's (mirroring what "The War of the Worlds" had done for audiences in the 50's), true science fiction films such as "Logan's Run" were giving us stories simply complimented by special effects, not about them. I say "true" because "Star Wars" is of the fantasy genre; it is not a science fiction story, though it does share some common elements.

    "Logan's Run" presents us with a vivid, somewhat horrifying vision of a possible future. It doesn't take place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." It happens on earth in a believable time frame. It doesn't ask us to greatly suspend disbelief by accepting alien races and magic powers. Instead, it presents us with a chilling fast forward of our own technology, attitudes, and policies. Concerning the latter, the film includes an almost creepy euthanasia undertone to it.

    Though, in all honesty, I care more about and become more closely associated with the characters in "Star Wars," the disassociation I feel for LR's characters somewhat aids the lack of individuality that the story tries to convey. The actors, however, give great performances.

    Beautiful cinematography and settings greatly compliment the film's mood and timeframe, from the sterile domed city to the decimated Washington D.C., which still provides one of (if not) the best visuals of a post-apocalyptic world that I've ever seen. It's right there with "The Planet of the Apes'" Statue of Liberty.

    Another thing that SW does well is disassociate itself from the decade in which it was created. You have to overlook this aspect in LR because like so many films of the 70's, it carries its decade's time stamp.

    Though minor, another thing I, in particular, enjoy about LR are the weapons. Unlike every other weapon in and out of science fiction history, LR's "blasters" do not actually shoot anything. There is simply an explosion at their designated target. It may be campy (or corny), but it's definitely different and a fine example of real, working props.

    Another interesting note: the film varies greatly from the original novel, but most people agree that the film is much better. I tend to agree with them.

    For me, in terms of science fiction, "Logan's Run" takes its place among such decade-defining films as "The War of the Worlds" (50's) and "The Planet of the Apes" (60's) and among such thought-provoking science fiction as "Soylent Green" and "Gattaca."

    Ask yourself this: what or where is "sanctuary?" Isn't that what we're all looking for? Answer both, and you'll have the film's theme.
  • Stinger839
    May 13, 2008
    Stinger839
    Just saw this classic for the first time yesterday, having known the story from other scifi sources. I like the visuals in this, even the obvious miniature of the city's "railway" system. It's a rare scifi film that feels like the pace and distribution of plot facts feels as even...( read more) and ensnaring as Logan's Run. The second half of the movie is especially rewarding in terms of depicting a foreign and unique alternate universe. It is a bit incredulous how often Francis keeps coming back to hunt down Logan, and consequently I did get caught off guard by Francis' big jump scare (though it was immediately followed by an internal groan of "not this guy again!"). Thought this was great and well deserves its label as "classic scifi".
  • cigaretteburns
    April 19, 2008
    cigaretteburns
    Loved the first half! Second half sort of let me down.
  • totalefreiheit
    November 6, 2009
    totalefreiheit
    Un clįsico de la Sci-Fi. Muy buena. Misma historia que "La Isla". Solo que a diferencia, Logan's Run ocurre en un futuro distante.
    Esta es la original.
  • uberbeard
    October 21, 2009
    uberbeard
    There is a wonderful moment in this film which I have still not seen mirrored in modern movies. Logan's Run is a classic, cemented in place.
  • truk213
    October 11, 2009
    truk213
    Classic Sci-fi movie.
  • Joecuffaro
    September 29, 2009
    Joecuffaro
    much paid homage to sci fi that really isnt as good as the hype would have you belive but has to be given its due for influenceing so many of todays "modern" science fiction ideas
  • paulparsons2
    September 22, 2009
    paulparsons2
    A really interesting flick that has an intrigiung concept...

    Whilst the look of the film is pretty dated, the ideas are solid and well executed. Michael York is very good at playing the sandman logan 5 who starts to wake up to the falseness of the world in which he lives.

    ...( read more)The effects and model work is still pretty good and whilst it is not perfect (the acting by the supporting cast is not the greatest) the imagination on show has to applauded.

    Pretty good, even by today's standards.

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