The Andromeda Strain
starring: James Olson, Arthur Hill, David Wayne, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly
directed by: Robert Wise
directed by: Robert Wise
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Scientists rush to isolate an alien germ brought back by a space probe.From the michael crichton novel.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 04/01/2003Starring: James Olson Arthur HillRun time: 131 minutesRating: GDirector: Robert Wise
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The best-selling novel by Michael Crichton was faithfully adapted for this taut 1971 thriller, about a team of scientists racing against time to destroy a deadly alien virus that threatens to wipe out life on Earth. As usual with any Crichton-based movie, the emphasis is on an exciting clash between nature and science, beginning when virologists discover the outer-space virus in a tiny town full of corpses. Projecting total contamination, the scientists isolate the deadly strain in a massive, high-tech underground lab facility, which is rigged for nuclear destruction if the virus is not successfully controlled. The movie spends a great deal of time covering the scientific procedures of the high-pressure investigation, and the rising tensions between scientists who have been forced to work in claustrophobic conditions. It's all very fascinating if you're interested in scientific method and technological advances, although the film is obviously dated in many of its details. It's more effective as a thriller in which tension is derived not only from the deadly threat of the virus, but from the escalating fear and anxiety among the small group of people who've been assigned to save the human race. The basic premise is still captivating; it's easy to see how this became the foundation of Crichton's science-thriller empire. --Jeff Shannon
Scientists rush to isolate an alien germ brought back by a space probe.From the michael crichton novel.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 04/01/2003Starring: James Olson Arthur HillRun time: 131 minutesRating: GDirector: Robert Wise
Amazon.com:
The best-selling novel by Michael Crichton was faithfully adapted for this taut 1971 thriller, about a team of scientists racing against time to destroy a deadly alien virus that threatens to wipe out life on Earth. As usual with any Crichton-based movie, the emphasis is on an exciting clash between nature and science, beginning when virologists discover the outer-space virus in a tiny town full of corpses. Projecting total contamination, the scientists isolate the deadly strain in a massive, high-tech underground lab facility, which is rigged for nuclear destruction if the virus is not successfully controlled. The movie spends a great deal of time covering the scientific procedures of the high-pressure investigation, and the rising tensions between scientists who have been forced to work in claustrophobic conditions. It's all very fascinating if you're interested in scientific method and technological advances, although the film is obviously dated in many of its details. It's more effective as a thriller in which tension is derived not only from the deadly threat of the virus, but from the escalating fear and anxiety among the small group of people who've been assigned to save the human race. The basic premise is still captivating; it's easy to see how this became the foundation of Crichton's science-thriller empire. --Jeff Shannon
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Still a strong movie
Still a heart pounding tensely played out what-if sci-fi drama.Have always enjoyed it, always will!
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- Have not received yet
Have not received my copy as of date.Kinda like to know where it is?
Rating: - The Odd Man and Computers
This is a 1971 film based on a 1969 book with the same name. Together, they established Michael Crichton's reputation as a talented writer of techno-thrillers. His success culminated in his immensely successful Jurassic Park.
The plot is excellent and reflects Crichton's education as a physician. A returning spacecraft has brought back to earth a deadly organism, and a race begins to understand how it functions before it spreads to the rest of humanity.
I found the "odd ... Read More
Rating: 
- Not as good as I had hoped.
"The Andromeda Strain" was a good movie, but not as good as I had hoped.SPOILER WARNING!I can't find any way to describe the plot situation without some amount of a spoiler.An alien infection makes it to Earth and kills a number of people.Luckily, it arrived in a very isolated place.The sample is taken to a special isolation lab, where scientists try to find a way of killing the infection.There is some marching around by scientists in isolation suits and tense music/sound effects and lots ... Read More
Rating: - great movie
A U.S. Army satellite (Scoop VII) falls to earth near Piedmont, New Mexico. The recovery team experiences difficulties as it becomes clear that the satellite has performed its intended function all too well, and has brought back something from space. A team of scientists is assembled in a high-tech, underground facility to identify and defeat the "enemy" before it is too late.Written by Bruce Janson {bruce@cs.su.oz.au}
When the capsule of the Scoop Mission returns to Earth and lands in ... Read More
- Still a strong movieStill a heart pounding tensely played out what-if sci-fi drama.Have always enjoyed it, always will!
- Have not received yetHave not received my copy as of date.Kinda like to know where it is?
- The Odd Man and ComputersThis is a 1971 film based on a 1969 book with the same name. Together, they established Michael Crichton's reputation as a talented writer of techno-thrillers. His success culminated in his immensely successful Jurassic Park.
The plot is excellent and reflects Crichton's education as a physician. A returning spacecraft has brought back to earth a deadly organism, and a race begins to understand how it functions before it spreads to the rest of humanity.
I found the "odd ... Read More
- Not as good as I had hoped."The Andromeda Strain" was a good movie, but not as good as I had hoped.SPOILER WARNING!I can't find any way to describe the plot situation without some amount of a spoiler.An alien infection makes it to Earth and kills a number of people.Luckily, it arrived in a very isolated place.The sample is taken to a special isolation lab, where scientists try to find a way of killing the infection.There is some marching around by scientists in isolation suits and tense music/sound effects and lots ... Read More
- great movieA U.S. Army satellite (Scoop VII) falls to earth near Piedmont, New Mexico. The recovery team experiences difficulties as it becomes clear that the satellite has performed its intended function all too well, and has brought back something from space. A team of scientists is assembled in a high-tech, underground facility to identify and defeat the "enemy" before it is too late.Written by Bruce Janson {bruce@cs.su.oz.au}
When the capsule of the Scoop Mission returns to Earth and lands in ... Read More
