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Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

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Date: 10 Aug 2015 12:44:00
Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

Logan's Run (1976)
DVD5 | ISO+MDS | NTSC 16:9 | 01:58:36 | 4,12 Gb
Audio: #1 English AC3 5.1 @ 384 Kbps; #2 French AC3 1.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English, French
Genre: Action, Sci-fi

Director: Michael Anderson
Stars: Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan

In a hermetically sealed post-apocalyptic urban environment several centuries hence, Logan 5 (Michael York) and his friend Francis 7 (Richard Jordan) lead unquestioning lives of hedonism. Entertainment comes in the form of casual sexual liaisons and gladiatorial games in which those who do not wish to undergo euthanasia at the age of 30 vie for the illusory chance of continued life. As "sandmen," Logan and Francis are charged with tracking down and killing "runners" – those citizens who will submit to neither "renewal" (a peaceful death) nor "carousel" (a gladiatorial battle) when their time comes. When Logan grows intrigued by a beautiful young woman, Jessica 6 (Jenny Agutter), who plans to become a runner, he is forced to question the fundamental principles of his society. And when his superiors force him to pose as a runner himself to weed out Jessica's guerilla underground, Logan finds himself fleeing the city in search of a mythical place called Sanctuary, where people are allowed to live out their natural spans.

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Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

When I was one year and one month old Logan's Run was released to theaters. Why is that important? It isn't really, but it does place me in time with relation to when this movie was state of the art with groundbreaking effects (which actually won the film an Oscar). I was first introduced to the film sometime during the 1990's, I forget exactly when, but I was fascinated by it. The story was interesting, the characters fascinating, and look, well, distinctly 1970's. However, it has been some years since my last viewing. What does this mean? Simple, I do not recall many details of the film. The closest I have come is noticing similarities in Michael Bay's The Island, which actually more closely resembles another 70's film, Clonus: The Parts Horror.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

As I watch Logan's Run now in 2009, the film does appear dated. The opening models to the sparse set design, to any number of things, the look has not aged all that well. On top of that, the story, while interesting and nuanced, seems a lot thinner on the surface than I recall. Still, there is something about that is hypnotic, engrossing, and it is still very easily watchable. The tale is a timeless one, despite the look it brings a lot to the table and is quite easy to relate to. I could easily imagine a situation along these lines coming to fruition in the future. Besides, it is not like they set their future time to be the year 2000, the film is set in 2274, meaning it is still possible for this potential to develop into a reality.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

In any case, this future society is set up in a fashion that should be familiar to just about anyone. Everyone wheres the same type of outfits, with colors signifying their place within society and they live in a great domed city. It is quite Utopian and everyone seems to be happy, without a care in the world. The one catch is that once you reach thirty you are required to go to Carousel for something called renewal. Set up something like the Roman Coliseum, the thirty-year-olds enter the arena where they float up into the air where they burst into flames and are gone. The thought is that since there is limited space in the dome, when someone is born, someone must be removed. Renewal symbolizes rebirth as those who burst into flames will come back as a newborn.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

The conflict arises from the existence of an underground group of people who question renewal and the need to remain within the city and are guardians . The computerized city security network of the city wishes to discover what this "sanctuary" is and destroy it. To that end… wait, I am getting ahead of myself. Plus, I am not sure just how much I should tell you. I mean, the movie is more than three decades old, but if you have yet to experience it, better be through the unfolding of the plot rather than through my clumsy description.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

Before we move on, you should meet a couple of the characters. Our main character is Logan, played by Michael York. Logan is a Sandman, a police-type figure charged with stopping those who attempt to escape Carousel, called runners. Logan is charged with discovering the so-called sanctuary without telling anyone what he is up to. He finds himself with Jessica (Jenny Agutter), whom he believes to be key to attaining his goal. They bring us along on their journey to the outside, allowing us to become a part of their lives for a time.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

The cast along with director Michael Anderson do a fine job of presenting a believable world with characters who live and grow over the course of the film. There are a number of interesting levels that come out during the course of the story. There is the personal relationship between Logan and Jessica, between Logan and his Sandman partner Francis, the conflict over what sanctuary was, the thought of living past 30, and so much more. It is a film that does not delve nearly as deeply as it could, yet still offers enough depth to reward multiple viewings and allow the viewer to read more into the tale what they want.

Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

Logan's Run is definitely a movie to be seen. There is something about the balance between ignorance and wonder that it has that makes it a classic. As soon as you press play, you will be drawn into this other world where questioning your surroundings is not a part of the culture. It is like watching someone emerge from a deep sleep where the person is trapped deep within their mind before returning to the real world and the wonders it holds.
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Logan's Run (1976) [Re-UP]

Special Features:
- Audio commentary with Michael York, Director Michael Anderson and Costume Designer Bill Thomas
- "A Look Into The 23rd Century" featurette
- Theatrical Trailer

Easter eggs: On the main menu screen, select the "crystal" in the palm of the hand (it is on the right of the "Special Features" option). Your reward is a single still that explains the colours of the "crystal life clock" in the palm of all citizens of the domed city and what age groups they correspond to.

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