"The Planets" brings visual life to the classic Horst score with images that move beyond the graphic descriptions of the planets. It evokes thoughts of the solar system as it pertains to the systems that govern our lives, our society and our humanity. Ken Russell has always been known for his ability to let the audience feel uncomfortable. His images in this film are bold, but at the same time they show the subtle sensitivity that make all of his films so unforgettable.
He explores the same genre that Godfrey Reggio and Philip Glass made famous, but his work in this film stand completely on its own.
He explores the same genre that Godfrey Reggio and Philip Glass made famous, but his work in this film stand completely on its own.