Review of Silent Running (1972) by Virginia G — 10 Aug 2007

The movie that made me interested in science fiction.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Virginia G on 10 Aug 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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I guess it was a bit too 'classic' for me :-/…

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SPOILERS A shit movie where the audience is supposed to sympathize with an ass-hole who kills his only three friends and then himself…

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