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Good Photography

Lucas' film is a bit like those old
sci-fi flicks in that the visual aspect
of the film is pleasing, in a violent
contrast to the society presented.
The photography is very artistic
and graceful, with a sharp sense of
contrasts, especially between flesh
tones and antiseptic white.

The acting in the film is
exceptional, despite the limited
amount of speaking each character
does. Robert Duvall as THX and
Maggie McOmie as LUH have little
to do except look mildly terrified
and brainwashed, which is no small
chore. Donald Pleasure steals the
show occasionally as SEN, the
computer programmer who appears
to be bordering on insanity.