I'd also recommend George Lucas's first film THX-1138, which has quite an interesting approach to a conformist society and some thrilling chase scenes of its own.
Soylent Green is another futuristic dystopia from this era. As for the music, It's one of those things where it's good, then becomes the groundwork for similar sci-fi scores by less talented composers, then becomes 'hacky' or 'formulaic.' Then eventually it fades from being used at all, until it hopefully gets rediscovered. It's like difference between 'old junk' and 'antiques.'
Finally someone is reacting to this- Yes, Star Wars set a new bar in 1977, but Logan's Run did win the Oscar for visual effects in 1976 You'd probably like Rollerball, too.
Yes and someone who I think will appreciate it for what it is and how advanced these special effects actually were for its time.... It's the thing I appreciate so much about Jen, she takes in consideration the times in which it was made, she doesn't compare it to the Advanced special effects we have nowadays...... She shows respect 💚🌺
The leap in quality of the visual effects work from Logan's Run in '76 to Star Wars in '77 is........astronomical. Looking at the two films now, it's hard to believe they were made in the same DECADE, let alone within a year of each other.
Jenny Agutter...❤❤❤. I crushed on her big time as a 13 yr old boy. Years later she was the PERFECT choice as the female counsel member in The Avengers & Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
She co-starred in the Australian movie Walkabout along with the late David Gulpili, a Yolŋu indigenous person who was also in Crocodile Dundeee and other films like the Last Wave. Wonderful movie that was a box office flop but consistently makes top lists of critics like Roger Ebert. Well worth watching if you can find. It is definitely NSFW, due to nudity.
I have this movie burnt on DVD. I always thought it was sad at the end, where Bruce Dern sends the last Forest Dome off into Space. Putting the last Robot in charge of keeping the forest alive. The last scene of the movie shows the Dome floating away into that vast lonely Universe, and that Robot watering some plants. Knowing that Robot was going to be alone forever.
The part where the old man (Peter Ustinov) is talking about cat names is actually quoted from poet T.S. Eliot's 1939 poem "The Naming of Cats" from the book "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". This epic tome was later adapted to become the smash Broadway musical, "Cats".
We had both already seen the movie, but my wife "made" me re-watch Logan's Run on my 30th birthday. The next year on her 30th I didn't get her a birthday cake. Instead, I had a cake made where they drew a hand on it in frosting, and in the palm was placed a red jolly rancher as the life clock. Written next to the hand was "Run, Sarah! Find Sanctuary!" She loved it.
One of the biggest differences between the novel and the movie is that, in the novel, life was capped at 21, not 30. This change was made for the movie because the principal actors they hired were "too old" to pass for the ages their characters were supposed to be. In 1976, when this film was made, Michael York (Logan) was 34 and Richard Jordan (Francis) was 39. Jenny Agutter (Jessica) was 24 at the time and could probably have passed for a late teenager. After all, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were 24 and 30, respectively, in 1978 when "Grease" was released and they played high school seniors,
The Ankh is an Egyptian hieroglyph. It means life, and so is a very appropriate symbol here. Almost everyone in my generation would have known this symbol and its significance almost immediately: the 1960s and 70s was filled with this sort of research (all done in libraries and bookstores, and special orderings from tiny bookstores, while you waited anxiously for the delivery).
I was obsessed with this as a kid in 76. I used to insist on wearing all black. You used to get away with not wearing the school uniform back then if you just ignored them. My nickname ended up being funeral. FYI, they are not bad shots, just cats playing with there food. In the books it's 21. A boy and his dog is cool, its basically 70's Fallout with a very young pre Miami Vice Don Johnson.
My toddler brother and I had matching sandman pyjamas back in the day, although they were light grey with a black chest stripe rather than the other way around.
The director Michael Anderson had directed in the 50s THE DAM BUSTERS a British WW2 movie and if you watch the climactic bombing sequence most of the dialogue is practically taken verbatim by Lucas for the Death Star attack sequence. Here's a comparison video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lNdb03Hw18M.htmlsi=M2WK_A36ows_ucb9
Hey, I've always found that SOME of the $h!t in THIS flick looks as awesome and dazzling as anything in Star Wars - like particularly the robot Vox 16:34, the "clean-up" scene 3:45, and "Carousel" 2:13, all very visually striking moments which I think hold their own to high and mighty SW. Also, SW and THIS flick aren't exactly the SAME KIND of thing. THIS flick is a FUTURISTIC story where's SW is a SPACE ADVENTURE, so not THAT similar really.
this was followed up by a TV series which saw Logan and Jessica have daily adventures in the outside world looking for sanctuary. A different cast of course and the adventures were basically running into various human factions (good, evil, weird) while being pursued by a team of Sandmen. The old man companion of the movie was replaced by an android.
It has a horrifically bad opening themesong with laser beam sounds in it 😂 I tried showing it to my brother, but he couldn’t stand it! And he’s a sci-fi enthusiast who loves all the classics 😮
I was born in 1966. As a kid I watched Logan's Run each week when it was on. The movie had played on tv or the theater beforehand (can't quite remember) so I was already interested in that universe when the series premiered. I haven't seen the series since it went off air though. Probably wouldn't interest me now. The movie is still pretty good to me. For some reason I keep thinking this was a few years before Star wars, but I'm reminded again it was only from the year before.
@@dcanmore TV series sucked. Instead of society being run by computers, their society was ruled by a secret society of older men. Each week they would visit a different dystopian society.
The kid shouting "muscle!" Points to another deleted scene, explaining that those derelicts use a drug called "muscle" it super energizes kids, but is fatal to adults. The kid was threatening Logan with forcing him to take "muscle".
Yeah lots of deleted scenes there is runner scene with Francis he chases and murders a unarmed runner with huge crowd watching than the crowd instead of being horrified starts clapping and cheering. The love shop scene was trimmed alot so wouldn't get an R rating. Scenes with Box. Also the aging system seems to change from scene to scene . The runner murdered in cathedral is ofcourse 30 but says she 22 and cub boy will turn 16 soon but Logan is red 6 and has 4 years left. While Jessica is green 6 and goes red next year which would make her 20 with green starting at 15 at red at 21. Unless there green zeros and red, zeros which would make green start at 13 and red at 20. But that doesn't match the boy being kicked out of cathedral at 16 which would mean green starts at 16
Jen is the right reactor to finally see this movie. She IS the one reactor sharp enough to get the underlying story and appreciate the movie for what it is. BTW, Jenny Agutter (‘Jessica’ in this film) is also part of the MCU, starring as the member of the World Council who kicks Redford’s butt and reveals herself to be Black Widow in disguise.
Girl, how did you even find this movie!?!? This movie is way beyond its years, and watching your reaction to this in 2024 was a blast!! Thank you so much for finding this!
Me watching Logan's Run on TV as a kid in the late 1970's: "30 seems sooooooooooo far away" Me watching Jen's reaction to Logan's Run in 2024: "30 seems sooooooooooo far away" 😥 glad you reacted to this classic.
A few other films from that era are "Damnation Alley", "The Omega Man" and "Soylent Green". The Omega Man was remade later with Will Smith with the original written title "I Am Legend". It also had an even earlier film starring Vincent Price called "The Last Man On Earth".
The omega man still gets to me to this day, when I was little that movie terrified me, Lol but also had me thinking about how to be prepared, I was so impressed even at a young age how well he set himself up to survive and try to be safe.......
Omega Man was based on a novel by Richard Matheson, another case where you can pick which is better - the movie or the novel- much like Battle Royale (which Jen should check out if she hasn't already. the last man on earth inspired the Living Dead world. George Romero saw the movie and wondered how the world got to that state and wrote night of the living dead.
24:11, I love this moment when Logan and Jessica declare their love for one another and consider themselves a couple. For the first time in hundreds of years people from the dome rediscover marriage.
Instant gratification, obsession with youth and perfection, with entertainment and spectacle to control the people. Dystopia wrapped in colour and beauty. I bloody love this film.
Some fun facts. Micheal York (Logan) was 33 when the movie was made. Richard Jordan (Francis) was 38. And Jenny Agutter (Jessica) was 24, playing a 17-year-old. One of the reasons they raised the age limit from 21 in the novel to 30 for the movie is because the main actors were so old and would not be believable as people under 21.
The Old Man is Peter Ustinov: actor, writer, raconteur, and all around charmer. You simply must some more movies with him: "Hot Millions"; "Spartacus"; "Quo Vadis"; "We're No Angels"; and his outings as Hercule Poirot.
8:00 - JESSICA 6 - Portrayed by veteran British actress, Jenny Agutter. Also known for the 1970 film 'The Railway Children'. In 1971 she also starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Walkabout' about two white schoolchildren left to fend for themselves in the Australian Outback who come across a teenage Aboriginal boy who helps them to survive. More recently, Agutter is known for BBC TV's Call The Midwife and MCU's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' as 'Councilwoman Hawley'.
Jen, you are correct. Michael York (Logan) played Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers films. If you'd like to see more of his work, you should consider reacting to "Cabaret" (1972), "The Three Musketeers" (1973), and "The Four Musketeers (1974). You've previously seen Richard Jordan (Francis) in "The Hunt for Red October” (1990). I think you'd also appreciate his performance in "Gettysburg" (1993). Peter Ustinov (Old Man) worked for Britain's MI5 intelligence service before embarking on a long and distinguished acting career. Some of his most memorable film performances can be found in "Quo Vadis" (1951), "Spartacus" (1960), and "Topkapi" (1964).
There are 3 novels: Logan’s Run, Logan’s World, and Logan’s Search. The novel is very different, biggest example being you die at 21. Worth the read though.
Francis is played by Richard Jordan, who was Duncan Idaho in the 80s adaptation of “Dune,” and was the politician who jokes about stealing candy from babies in “The Hunt For Red October.”
What I really like about your channel and you is that you also watch old classic movies. That's what makes a true cinephile. There is still so much to discover from the 20s, 30s, etc. Your reactions are genuine, heart-warming and funny
@@richardw64 No, haven't seen that. Have seen him in "The Three Musketeers" and the "The Four Musketeers", "Jesus of Nazareth" and "Cabaret" among others. Sad about his illness.
Dang! Another one I forgot about, liked him in that too and have it sitting on my shelf. getting old, memory is the second thing to go. . . I can't remember the first
I love the fact that you’re always watching classic movies with a context on music and visuals. So many reactors quickly calls them « cheesy » movies and compare sfx to nowadays sfx. I get the idea but a good story and good actors will always be above all the rest !
Speaking of the score - You should watch Forbidden Planet (1956)! It's a landmark classic sci-fi movie, both in cinema, and in electronic musical score. Also, The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) is a fantastic sci-fi story and film. I suspect you would love both of these movies. ❤❤❤
Jen - Jenny Agutter, who played Jessica is remembered from another classic nerd fan favorite, An American Werewolf in London. Early on she was a player in a want-to-be pseudo-doc-naturalist art-house film titled Walkabout. A bit of controversy came from it as at the time she was a young teen and appeared nude in a swimming scene. A good documentary was done that covers the whole making of the film, with interviews. I always like seeing her in the movie she made
The bit about cats having three names is from T.S.Eliot's book, "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". Which was also adapted into the Broadway show "Cats".
There are three books in the "Logan's Run" series: "Logan's Run", "Logan's World", and Logan's Search". I read all three of them about twenty-five or so years ago and believe that they are a worthwhile read.
19:58 - OLD MAN - Portrayed by Veteran actor, Peter Ustinov [RIP 2004 at 82] Also known for portraying Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, on no less than six occasions. Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985 TV movie), Dead Man's Folly (1986 TV movie), Murder in Three Acts (1986 TV movie), and Appointment with Death (1998). He also voiced ‘Prince John and King Richard in Disney’s Robin Hood (1973).
"THX 1138" is another good dystopian movie. And it was directed by George Lucas himself, years before he began his work on "Star Wars". And as far as I see, no one reacted to it yet on RU-vid! 🙂
The novel is the same basic premise, but, there are a number of differences. The biggest difference is that in the novel the lifespan of people was 21, not 30. Also there's a significant twist regarding Francis's identity and the location of sanctuary. I won't spoil it here you should read the novel. It's actually part of a trilogy.
I love this movie. If I remember correctly, this movie was the first time holograms were used in a movie. I could be wrong tho. When it came out, everyone loved it, and praised its amazing special effects and miniatures... For about 5 minutes. A little less than a year later, a little movie called Star Wars came out and everyone forgot about Logans Run.
Saw this at the theater with friends as a kid. We were all in love with the beautiful Jenny Agutter. She later appeared in 'An American Werewolf in London', one of my favorites.
Zardoz (1974) is my favourite movie of that era and genre. It's absolutely wild while including several deep sci-fi themes. Also it famously got Sean Connery mucking about wearing a speedo thing.
@@rcrawford42 He was tired of churning out Bond movies, and wanted to do different roles, even if they didn't pay as much. Props to him as an actor willing to take risks!
1:44 - LOGAN'S PARTNER - FRANCIS 7 was portrayed by American actor Richard Jordan [RIP at 56]. He also portrayed 'Duncan Idaho' in David Lynch's epic sci-fi movie, 'Dune' (1984).
So, it seems that there's some kind of teleportation technology involved that we don't have yet, but I love that this movie invented Swiping Left & Right.
Movies about a dystopian society drew a lot of attention back in the 70s. The main resson was because we were approaching 1984. Maybe we need some new dystopian movies as we really nearing a 1984 dystopian society.
I believe that Logan's Run, was the first movie to have a hologram in it. It was when Logan was being interrogated and his head was rotating on the computer screens. I can't remember how money they paid for those few seconds.
Jen! You're awesome for reacting to this! Almost no one does, thanks! This film has some of the best 70's Sci-Fi music, sets, and costumes for sure. So glad you enjoyed it, Jen!
Jen, I'm so happy that you're back to the 70's for some great dci-fi. Loved Logan' Run as a kid. Of course it was still a while before I hit 30. Played the soundtrack like crazy The writer of the novel wrote several more Logan books. There was also a short lived TV series based on the film in '77. I'm hoping you also watch Soylent Green and Silent Running in the near future.
17:08 Fun fact: Box, the robot character, was played by American actor, Roscoe Lee Browne, and he was also the narrator for 'The Story of Star Wars' LP vinyl record (also available on cassette, 8-track tape, and right here on RU-vid). He also starred in the original 'Super Fly' (1972), numerous other movies, and even in an episode of 'The Cosby Show'. :)
So... they still know their TS Eliot in this future world. That's his poem from Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats that talks about cats having three different names, and one of them being the secret one that only the cat knows.
There is a certain eerie something about pre-Star Wars 70s scifi. Planet of the Apes, Soylent Green, Silent Running, Omega Man, etc. These always seemed to be played on late night tv when I was a teenager and it was a surreal experience to watch those trippy flicks alone in the dark… or with my dad wandering in for five minutes to stare and then wander out. He’d probably seen them in theaters, the nerd.
i had to run myself to this premiere🏃 Logan's Run is a cult classic for a reason i think deservedly so i just love the look of 70'S sci fi even if it does seem cheesy at times this movie won the Oscar for best special effects one year before Star Wars would have that same honour . YOU CAN LIVE YOU CAN LIIIIVE !!! that's going to be my anthem today 😄 lol !! Thanks JEN i hopein future you'll watch more 70's SCI FI enjoy the weekend ! 🙌 ❤
Nice, _Logan's Run_ is an essential '70s sci-fi classic. More: • _Time After Time_ • _Colossus: The Forbin Project_ • _Beneath/Escape From/Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes_
Just stopping by to wish everyone a wonderful premiere and live chat 👍 Watching a movie with a banging music score along with Jen is always a treat 👌 and it adds so much to the reaction 🙂 enjoy everyone 🥳Jen's not only the best she's also the ducklings dream 🔥💙🔥💙 don't forget to hit that like button 👍
"Never trust anyone over 30" Jack Weinberg "Once was the thought inside my head that before I reached thirty, I'd be dead but somehow on and on I go I keep on rollin' with the flow" Charlie Rich 30 was a milestone back in the day
I was 21 when I saw this movie in the theater with my Best friend. We were both single (very single, not even having girl friends yet - what can I say other than we were nerds) and just starting our careers. We walked out of the theater and hypothesized whether something like this could ever happen. Jumping ahead almost nine years (now both us married - to women), and I called him the evening of his 30th birthday (I still had six weeks to go until I reach that ancient age), and the first thing I asked him was "What time is your Carousel starting? I want to be there on time. Also, has Sophia (his wife) found a replacement yet for the next two years?". Needless to say, this made a permanent impression on both of us when we watched it. Unfortunately, the sound in a NYC movie theater in 1977 wasn't as impressive as theatrical music is today. He is now retired and living in Staten Island, NY, and I am retired as well in Nassau County NY. I think I'll give him a call tonight and catch up. Maybe tell him we were both successful avoiding our Carousels.
CBS aired this after its theatrical run and it was a huge ratings hit. Not long after, it was a TV series that lasted a year. I can't remember if there was merch connected to the series/movie (I want to say yes there was) but I DO remember the impression it made on me as a teenager. That world --- WOW! I'm a big fan of Jerry Goldsmith, too. He and John Williams were THE top tier, high in-demand, "go-to" composers in the 70's-2000's. Everybody wanted them to score their movies. Sadly, Jerry Goldsmith died at age 75, on July 21, 2004 (20 years ago this month), leaving John Williams as the last man standing. Both knew each other and both enjoyed each others' works. Thanks, Jen, for a truly amazingly fun afternoon today! Memory Lane.👍
Rightly so, since both this passage and CATS are based on the exact same source... T.S.Eliot's poem collection "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats". 🙂
