Review of The Andromeda Strain (1971) by Jayakrishnan R — 02 Jun 2016
An oscillating sci-fi set firmly in the realms of reality, The Andromeda Strain is a meandering must-see for genre aficionados.
Michael Critchon's novel is brought to the screen with an air of stifling paranoia set against colour-coordinated costumes and backgrounds. The film's set design is stunning and endlessly influential, but it's director Robert Wise's subdued storytelling and serene, slow-burning clarity which turn Critchon's chaotic mystery into a beguiling clinical fantasy.
Think old-school sci-fi paired up with a nonsense-extraction machine.
This review of The Andromeda Strain (1971) was written by Jayakrishnan R on 02 June 2016.
The Andromeda Strain has generally received positive reviews.
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