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I haven't picked up the new edition. It sounds like you're a major fan of this movie. I might have to get out the DVD when I have time and see if I can pick up on what you're talking about.
Welcome to the board.
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This film is a guilty pleasure; lots of fun but wow. I love the dialog they gave Heston, it swung from the sharp and chilling:
"Build coffins, that's all you'll need"
to the hilariously bad:
"Okay baby, hitch up yer drawers!"
The music is a ton of fun, and keps the film from getting to wacko, altho the cheerful happy dappy mucis over the shot of Heston's dead, blood soaked body was always a bit strange. It's like someone wanted us to think "Yaaay! Christ!"
Now I know why William Shatner never had a big career in movies: we already had Heston. And the screen ain't big enough for 'em both.
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Now I know why William Shatner never had a big career in movies: we already had Heston. And the screen ain't big enough for 'em both.
"I'll kill you for that!!!!!!!!"
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I can't find ANY relationship to the novel whatsoever. I waited 30 years for a true adaptaion, looks like I'll be waiting 30 more!!! (and they want to film a sequel!!!!)
Yep, right there with you!! Wish someone would get this novel done RIGHT!
The music for Omega man is one of my favorites though and gets played at least twice a week!
Mick
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While considered an Italian 'cheapie' by most,(with great use of canned music for the soundtrack. Any chance for an article on Canned Music or this soundtrack?), this film stands closest to the novel by far and in some respects is quite effective in delivering on the horror and loneliness. The latter two attempts fail miserably to accomplish this with Mr. Smith's version (I ROBOT LEGEND) the least scary of all.
Also of note, I AM LEGEND the novel is quoted by George Romero(my own personal conversation with the man) as being his inspiration to make one of the greatest, genre defining, horror films of all time- Night of the Living Dead.
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Nothing wrong with owning BOTH. (I do) There is enough of a difference between the two, especially in the re-mix. The center channel is more focused and the clarity much better on Unlimited. The tracks just seem richer sounding. as for the original CD, the booklet alone is worth the price! All the research and comments add immeasurably to the enjoyment of the disk. I often read along as I listen, (then watch the movie.)
*WARNING* CRAP ALERT!!!
"I AM OMEGA" is set to premiere on SCI-FI,(soon to be Sy-Fy) channel. This is a terrible movie. Don't waste your time. You can never recover it.
You have been warned.
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So is the previous FSM edition of The Omega Man "worthless" now? 
I like the little Easter egg that comes at the end of the first edition. Lukas left it off 2.0 to keep 1.0 special.
Believe me, the $19.95 I paid for it in 2002 has been repaid many, many times...
Same here. The score is unique, raw, macho, electric, and exhilarating. If you saw this movie as a kid, then it takes on an even more powerful, deep lifelong resonance. And the fact that it never came out on vinyl made it a super-grail.
It was perhaps the best music money I ever spent, and one of these days I might buy 2.0, even on my budget, just to "have it all."
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I thought for years that I was the only one who tape recorded this movie's score in the 70's on the late show with a handheld microphone. Thanks FSM -- I've waited 33 years for this!
and its been WELL WORTH the wait  This one gets played at least once a week on the way in to work.
Great stuff!!
Mick
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