Review of Silent Running (1972) by Big B — 11 Apr 2006

Saw this before I knew what "earth friendly" was. Hmm.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Big B on 11 Apr 2006.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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A blend of corny 70s style (including, yes, soundtrack) and pure sci-fi fashion trying too hard to give not just an ecological consciousness…

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Bad script, great acting, great retro sci-fi effects, and some ridiculous Joan Baez songs thrown in…

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I don't know how this was received at the time, but it's now no more than a historical curio…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 28 Dec 2013

Bruce Dern gives a solid performance in this sci-fi film with a strong environmentalist statement…

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