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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Mar 15, 2007
Pros: decent story, Michael York
Cons: dated, could have had a stronger female lead
Summary: Back when I was young, in addition to all of the re-runs of the original Star Trek television series, there were a few science fiction films that I can remember having great enthusiasm for. One of those was Logan’s Run. In ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2012
Pros: A provocative apocalyptic story!
Cons: Too many blatantly questionable elements
Summary: I first saw Logan's Run (1976) when I was a hippy in my twenties and thought the film was so mind-boggling, man! I have remembered that movie all these years and was delighted when its title popped up as a movie choice recently. Logan's Run ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2012
Pros: Interesting premise, decent acting for the genre
Cons: The plot has more holes than Swiss cheese, the pacing is a mess
Summary: I recently have been on a bit of a sci-fi kick when it comes to the books and movies that I have been reading and watching as of late. In particular, I’ve been leaning towards dystopian stories. With that in mind, I decided to delve into a film ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 19, 2010
Pros: Timeless Sci Fi. Really holds up after 34 years.
Cons: It is somewhat dated. Used to have racier bits, now lost.
Summary: Logan's Run (1976) Directed by Michael AndersonJessica 6: A friend of mine went on carousel. Now he's gone. Logan 5: Yes, well, I'm sure he was renewed. Jessica 6: He was killed. Like the others.Logan 5: ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 26, 2008
Pros: Very intriguing ideas, memorable visuals, definitely a cult classic.
Cons: Extremely dated, mostly flat performances, unintentionally funny.
Summary: I have a fondness and respect for classic films. By classic, I'm talking the likes of Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Ben-Hur, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Dr. Zhivago. The word "classic" also applies to the realm of science ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2005
Pros: great story, the source of many me-too projects
Cons: nearing 30, it doesn't age well
Summary: I've got good news and bad news. In the future, everybody lives in a giant shopping mall. Getting laid is as easy as surfing the net. Getting high is as simple as bug-bombing the house. life is one continuous rock concert. There's just one catch: ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 5, 2005
Pros: Fascinating timecapsule - is this really what passed for good sci-fi in the 70s?
Cons: Thrusts metaphors at the audience, but it's impossible to discern what they mean.
Summary: It's a genre-movie that makes you hate the genre, which is just one more aspect that it has in common with the musical Cats. There's just enough kitsch to make it fairly funny - Farah Faucett is particularly disastrous - but it's not half as pleasurable ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 21, 2003
Pros: Engaging, unique storyline, entertaining, just good solid science fiction
Cons: Cheesy effects but what do you expect from a film made before Star Wars
Summary: It's the 23rd century and out of the ruins of civilization springs forth a veritable utopia where every want and desire can be, and easily is, fulfilled. The catch??? No one lives past the age of 30. One man will challenge the system and attempt to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 18, 2003
Pros: Enough suspense to grab your attention, good special effects
Cons: none
Summary: I first saw Logan's Run because it was highly recommended to me by a few friends. I took a ch ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 20, 2002
Pros: Reasonably fast pace
Cons: Read the review
Summary: At times interesting, at times just plain silly, this uneven adaptation of the Philip Nolan novel moves at a fast action adventure pace that allows for some entertainment value even as you poke holes in it's wafer thin premise.
The world of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2002
Pros: Classic sci-fi concept. 70s Sci-Fi at its cheesiest best.
Cons: Peter Ustinov. Farrah Fawcett.
Summary: On the Sci-Fi freak rating scale, I would confess to being about a 7 out of a possible 10. Yes, I lined up for 6 hours to be one of the first to experience Star Wars, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, but, no, I’ve yet to be seen speaking Klingon at a Star ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 22, 2001
Pros: Intellectually stimulating, scary and entertaining.
Cons: Special effects from the 70s, lame weeded over Washington DC scenery
Summary: Wow! This is a movie for a fan of the cheesy, a fan of the pop-art generation. If you like 70s clothes and scenery, this is the way to go. A lot of people would say it is dated, but I think that the retro scenery makes it that much more surreal. And the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 11, 2001
Pros: Um...er...ah, well, see...er...hold it, I'm still thinking...
Cons: How do I hate thee, in the opinion below I'll count the ways.
Summary: Most often, there seems to be some form of illness which passes through the movie making community when it comes to creating science fiction for the big screen. I can't say what it is, just that it happens. Somehow between green lighting the project ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 18, 2001
Pros: Serious story from a great book. Fairly deep characters.
Cons: Not the best acting by some.
Summary: I first saw this movie in the theaters long, long ago. At the time, the movie was mostly wasted on me. If you're too young for this movie, it's still quite good, especially considering how long ago it came out.
A few years later I ran across ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 20, 2001
Pros: Interesting and different Science Fiction with Brains And Sex Appeal
Cons: Often overly broad acting, but who cares. It's cool anyway.
Summary: I can't stand the way so many numbskulls lump this movie in with Star Wars and give it a negative comparison.
To me, that's a little like comparing Mad Max and The Dukes of Hazzard because they are both about cars.
This is a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 14, 2001
Pros: Great art direction, decent action scenes and intriguing script.
Cons: At times ridiculous acting and truly awful special effects,
Summary: I have to admit I was rather scared to watch this movie again. It's been a long time since I originally saw LOGAN'S RUN and sci-fi classics have a habit of becoming silly and outdated with age. I was afraid the story would be cheesy and the effects ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 22, 2001
Pros: imaginatively brilliant
Cons: visually dated
Summary: The year before Star Wars changed the landscape for the science fiction film (arguably for the worst), Logan’s Run ruled the movie houses and the imaginations of youngsters already on their third Farrah Fawcet poster. You know the one. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2000
Pros: Amusement with interesting message
Cons: So bad it's good
Summary: When I first saw Logan's Run on very very late night television, I thought that it was clearly a move which fell into the category of Movies That Are So Bad They're Good, and I enjoyed it. Acting on that same principle a year or so ago, I rented it, but ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 24, 2000
Pros: Fun 'quest' plot, silly clothes.
Cons: Farrah Fawcett, silly robots.
Summary: So in the 23rd century, humans are exterminated at age 30. This is to keep the population balanced for the next wave of births, as there simply aren't enough prostitutes and drugs to go around. Logan's Run is hopelessly dated, and there are some truly ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2000
Pros: Main character is well developed, good thinking story
Cons: Poor special effects, some sappy scenes.
Summary: From a visual and audio perspective, Logan's Run radiates many elements of a cheesy 1970's movie: very unreal looking effects, dated fashions, funny music, and a number of stars that are strongly tied to that period. But the core of the story holds up ... read more
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