Silent Running [Blu-ray]

This Blu-ray was on my wish list for some time, a few years in fact but there was a primary merchandise item that initiated both. The Blu-ray ultimately was a treat for me. First off, Silent Running was my very first movie I ever saw in a Drive-in back in 1972 when I was five years old and has since made a memorable, creative impact on me as it was a storyline that was ahead of its time along with the three faithful two-legged drones that were always at Bruce Dern's side throughout the entire movie.

For its time, it's a pretty good sci-fi movie. Great special effects boosted it from a so-so 3-pointer. The pro eco theme was intriguing. The acting was average. I'm a fan of Bruce Dern, but he seemed, at times, to overdo it. Maybe a second watch will help. Like I said, not bad considering it was from ‘72.

The movie is almost prophetic about the environmental issues that are being reported in current news. While the special effects are dated they were the building blocks for following sci-fi films like Battlestar Galactica and Star wars. A decent amount of special features including feature commentary and documentaries. The only negative is the sound which tends to go large on effects and soft for the dialogue.

not like sci-fi nowadays. unique story and setting

saw it and loved it years ago now it just seems dated! maybe its just me!