I re-watched this in 2005 and kinda shit on it. . . yet I find myself frequently thinking about this movie.
Re-rented it on Netflix and liked it much more.
I like how mirthless it is. It is very dry, very direct. Minimal dilaogue, no booming British voice over narration. Almost has a 1970s auteur feel to it. (Almost.)
Plot is standard, but maybe that is the strength. . .there is no b.s. in this story and, for 1981, the effects are fantastic. It hardly looks dated at all. Most SF/Fantasy fans are familiar with this movie, but no one champions it. I will rally for that cause.
