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THX 1138 Blu-ray Review

The George Lucas Director's Cut

Score: 67

from 4 reviewers

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“THX 1138 is a thought-provoking sci-fi classic showcasing Lucas's early talent, with commendable video and audio quality, and an extensive array of extras—an easy recommendation."

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 60

This Blu-ray transfer of 'THX 1138' boasts a Lucas-supervised restoration, delivering superb clarity and depth in a stark 2.40:1 image via VC-1. While whites are clean and blacks well-defined, occasional digital noise, minor artifacting, and some soft shots offset the remarkable detail and lifelike skin tones.

Audio: 65

While the DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix of 'THX 1138' is front-heavy and lacks immersive surround activity, it delivers exceptionally clear dialogue and detailed sound design, capturing every beep, buzz, and muffled crash with eerie clarity and unsettling presence. The audio complements the visuals well, though don't expect bombastic immersion.

Extra: 74

The Blu-ray extras for 'THX 1138' are an exhaustive treasure trove, featuring a rich commentary from George Lucas and Walter Murch, a comprehensive making-of documentary, and Lucas's original short film. Additional highlights include a detailed look at American Zoetrope's origins, scene-specific featurettes on sound design, and unique elements like an isolated effects track and vintage shaving footage.

Movie: 82

THX 1138 blends experimental, thought-provoking, and boundary-pushing elements, showcasing Lucas's early brilliance. The Blu-ray offers a finely detailed transfer and engrossing sound design by Walter Murch, despite some playback issues on specific players. Though not a timeless classic, it remains relevant and worth exploring for its compelling dystopian narrative.

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