Review of Silent Running (1972) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 14 Mar 1996
Despite the triteness of the theme (Dern is in charge of maintaining the last remnants of the earth's vegetation), the film is enjoyable for its intimacy, seriousness, and intelligent character work, virtues not perpetuated by the subsequent new wave.
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This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 14 Mar 1996.
Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.
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