Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Omega Man (1971)

Second viewing; first viewed between 1983 and 1986.

Rather loosely based on the 1954 novel I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.

After most of mankind has been decimated by an infection brought about by biological warfare, there is only one healthy survivor  who tries to wipe out a few menacing mutants who group around a charismatic leader.

Poorly written sci-fi, which nevertheless provide some food for thought in the depiction of ludditism as a reaction to a technological catastrophe. The sights of a deserted Los Angeles are also awesome. Most of the dialogue and character interaction are ridiculous, though.

Rating: 37 (up from 26)

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