Thursday, April 02, 2015

Silent Running

Silent RunningThe Gist: In an unidentified future, enormous greenhouses floating in space hold what’s left of Earth’s flora.  A handful of astronauts are tasked with their care until they receive orders to blow them up and return home.

The Bottom Line: While the visual effects and sets do show their age Silent Running’s message is pretty much timeless and well told.  Bruce Dern does a very nice job of playing a man torn between following orders and doing what’s morally right.

Grade: 7

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