Review of Soylent Green (1973) by Samuel S — 01 Sep 2008

Pretty good scifi flick but terrifically dated.

This review of Soylent Green (1973) was written by Samuel S on 01 Sep 2008.

Soylent Green has generally received positive reviews.

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