Review of Silent Running (1972) by Terry B — 19 Nov 2007

Fabulous movie - great visuals, science fiction meets environmentalism.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Terry B on 19 Nov 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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By Francis L (354) on 09 Feb 2013

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By Lloyd C (94) on 12 Feb 2015

When special effects started to look believable instead of cheesy. Good plot too…

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By Jose Luis M (587) on 21 Jan 2015

Entrañable cinta de ciencia ficción, una estación espacial cuida el último vestigio ecológico en el universo…

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By Ethan L (615) on 24 Jul 2013

Even with Bruce Dern's stellar display of emotions and the better-than-average soundtrack, Silent Running is too sloppy for its own good…

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