Review of Soylent Green (1973) by Francis L — 15 Apr 2012

Hahaha, this movie is so preposterous, yet so perfect all the same. it truely is one of those classics, huh?

This review of Soylent Green (1973) was written by Francis L on 15 Apr 2012.

Soylent Green has generally received positive reviews.

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Gotta give it to Sol: they knew how to make a good movie when he was young…

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