Review of Silent Running (1972) by Fraser L — 05 Jul 2007

I still get a little tear in my eye when Louie gets it.

This review of Silent Running (1972) was written by Fraser L on 05 Jul 2007.

Silent Running has generally received positive reviews.

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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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