When I first saw "The Lathe of Heaven" back in the 80s on PBS while in high school, I was completely mesmerized and blown away. This wasn't because of special effects, lasers or destructive monsters, but because of the psychological element of control and power that plagues the mind.
Based on the phenomenal book by Ursula Le Guin, the film does the book justice. Though, in the end, a book is a book and a movie is a movie, lovers of the novel will not be disappointed.
If you love a great story, full of conflict, tension and surprises, you will enjoy this romp through the mind of George Orr and his inherent angst and strife. For me, this is one of the most potent science fiction tales of all time, if not one of the most thought-provoking stories ever told. Regardless, don't miss out on the amazing book and Le Guin's remarkable imagination.
Based on the phenomenal book by Ursula Le Guin, the film does the book justice. Though, in the end, a book is a book and a movie is a movie, lovers of the novel will not be disappointed.
If you love a great story, full of conflict, tension and surprises, you will enjoy this romp through the mind of George Orr and his inherent angst and strife. For me, this is one of the most potent science fiction tales of all time, if not one of the most thought-provoking stories ever told. Regardless, don't miss out on the amazing book and Le Guin's remarkable imagination.