Silent Running - Full Movie Review & Breakdown
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- The Time Prophet reviews Silent Running, starring Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin and Jessie Vint.
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It was my greatest honor in this life to work with Douglas Trumbull. He is a man (a photographer at heart but a humanitarian overall) who has inspired me as much as all of my greatest heroes in the business. This film takes me back to my earliest years of becoming a fan of the genre when I was an 11 year old kid in grammar school and the fact that I grew up out of poverty to years later work with this man blew my mind. Long before I worked for him, I spent every weekend for 35 weeks in a row at my local cinema watching Close Encounters of the Third Kind, one more of Mr Trumbull's incredible accomplishments. When I met him, I tripped over my words because to me, he is one of the Titans, like Ray Harryhausen who is a man who changed the world. Both of whom in reality, upon meeting them, were humble, thoughtful, engaging and very caring human beings. Mr Trumbull gave me a gift, a memory of a moment when he approved of my work in front of the rest of the crew on a big project that made me feel greater than I've ever felt before or since. This film and all who created it are golden for many reasons... I'm both surprised and relieved it's never been remade.
I never want this film to be re-made. It is perfection, and the pacing is perfect. It might be slow to some, but I love it
@@TheTimeProphet - I made a short film that's here on RUclips (In the Fall of Gravity) it's stop motion animated and many of my shots are 15 seconds long intentionally. I've always preferred slower paced and thought provoking productions. Given the subject matter and overall message of Silent Running, it's probably a more compelling message for today's world than it was when it was made... the same is true for Mr Trumbull's other film 'Brainstorm'.
If it WAS remade, there is only ONE actor, i believe, who could resurrect Bruce Dern's unforgettable character and that is Matt McCoughnahey
Agreed! "Silent Running" IS perfection, just as it is! People ought to work on new stories rather than thinking they can "improve" what has already been done. Give the same kind of message, but do it differently. "Silent Running" as created by all of the wonderful people, from actors - including the DRONES!, crew and musicians should not be "re-done". It's a work of art, just as it is. To re-do it would be like re-painting the Mona Lisa. No. It's been done once and the original is the best. @@TheTimeProphet
It must have been amazing. At 56 and still wish I had met the maker's. I tried but as an Autistic fan in the UK isn't likely to bump into top film makers. The film impacted on my young mind so much. I would love to see the film remake but it couldn't be better, it would have to be made so carefully to not lose the magic of the 70's.... loal maybe seen as a saviour then but "people have better things to do now" he's seen as a suicidel murdering mutineer. Causing millions of pounds of damage 💔 How times have changed & enjoying the simple wonder of a leaf in your hand. This film seems like my life. Douglas Trumbull must have been such an interesting person so sad I miss meeting him in this life.
I saw this movie in the theater at 6 years old, and was crying so hard by the end I couldn't walk out by myself. Decades later, just hearing the opening theme song would just ruin me. Yet.. it is one of my all time favorites, and I have built models of the drones, and forest domes.
Also Bruce Dern's first time being the main good guy.. he was awesome.. If it was the movies goal to make us more empathetic towards our natural world, it sure worked on me!
I love this movie, and I re-visit it often. Thankyou.
Like you just watching this movie I will start to cry.
Saw it at a school teachers party age 4 at a school with no roads to the outside world. In a few years climate change may make the village unlivable year round. I still can't watch the last scene. I thought I was weird other comments say No.
I saw this on TV in 83, it left an impact on my life.
I've still got the VHS copy I bought, I've since transfered it to DVD.
It is so full of emotion.
Although over 50 years to date, this subject couldn't be more topical. Classic movie sending a visionary ecological message.
Forgotten? no way! saw this as a kid and never forgotten it.
its a beautiful movie
I have just gained a new level of appreciation for this film.
Great intro Time Prophet. This has been a really interesting movie to hear you talk about. I really like that robot Dewey! Great video Time Prophet, glad I watched this.
I have always loved this movie. It isn't Star Wars, but it is meant to be grounded in realism, and it has a good message
@@TheTimeProphet I do really like the message in this and it did really remind me of The Black Hole.
Great video, man! Glad I actually got the notification.
Great vid! I remember being devastated as a kid when Lowell took Hughie away from Dewie.
I wonder what Cheryl Sparks who was inside Hughie thought of the 'You're too damaged to help' line.
To spend such time and effort on a long forgotten good film , subbed. I await to see where you go.
My favorite movie of all time. a masterpiece of film making. I would recommend purchasing the ARROW special edition blu ray disc. It's the sharpest this movie has ever looked and it includes over 600 photos in a slideshow in the extras and so much more.
Not talking to your dad before he died and wishing every moment you could just talk to him one more time is the best way to describe how sad this film is.
I cannot watch this movie because I will start to cry. I pray to god that this never happens.
Fantastic editing skills! Great video.
Thanks only took 5 uploads LOL
All I can say is you deserve more views, comments and subs. This is so professionally and creatively done.
Thank you. That means a lot
@@TheTimeProphet No problem.
I agree. I have remembered this movie since I saw it in the 70s. It's always on my top 10 Science Fiction movies. It's top 10 period.
Awesome video. Never heard of this movie before but now I want to watch it. Great review
I have seen this movie so many times. It is well worth a watch
The reason the others didn't care about the trees and plants so much is because they didn't exist on Earth for a very long time and no one was attached to them. Bruce Denr's character had an attachment to them and understood the importance of them. The others didn't know enough to care, and their jobs didn't involve being caretakers of the plants, they ran the ship, I believe.
Great review, Prophet. I saw this upon its original release. It then played on TV rather often well into the 1990s. Most first saw it there actually.
Douglas Trumbull (RIP, Douglas) himself took apart the model of the Valkey Forge when its glue began failing he said in the DVD commentary from the 2000 home video release. Suspect he gave parts of it away which is why some pieces survive today.
I believe this is only film for the actors insude the droids, Mark Persons, Cheryl Sparks, and Larry Whisenhunt - no idea if any if them are still with us.
This film has a slim novelization from Scholastic Books in 1973 by an obscure writer named Harlan Thompson. The film was frequently featured on the covers of various sci-fi film magazines in the US during the 1970s which coveted the newsstands up after Star Wars was so popular.
Bruce Dern is a gracious man who has signed several items for me from SR. He's 87 now, still working, but this is definitely the film he'll be remembered for.👍👍👍
I would love to meet Bruce Dern, but being in Britain it is highly unlikely I will. I am glad you met him though.
Hi Prophet, just a quick thing with the intro of Silent Running. It was Peter Schickele that did the music for the opening - Joan Baez only did the vocal version, "Rejoice In The Sun".
Yes. There is always these nuggets of information that you find out too late for the video heh heh.
Thank you so much for reviewing "Silent Running". This is one of my most favorite films of all. I saw this film when it was released in 1972 and I was 15. The ending scene made me cry then as it does every time I watch it on the DVD copy I have - and I re-watch it a lot! It's story is more imoprtant now, than it ever was, with the changes occuring to our planetary environment - wihich is not only climate change but abuse of the oceans and freshwater sources and destruction of farmland and watersheds to name a few. Your comments are very astute and concise and you treat this film with the utmost respect, which is what it deserves. Thank you for that. I fully agree with you, wishing that Freeman Lowell had let Huey go with Dewey on the last surviving pod. Perhapst Lowell's need for comfort as he ended his life superceded that. All films have some type of agenda, some moreso than others. The agenda may be mere entertainment, with no overt "message", but I think that is still an agenda of sorts. This film as storytelling at its best. If one wishes to say that it has an agenda, that's quite OK. It's a pretty darned important message. Thank you for addressing the people who performed as the drones. For anyone interested in "Silent Running" you can still purchase it on DVD. On the DVD are some "Extras" and one is a fantastic documentary film, shot while "Silent Running" was being made. The actors who made the drones come alive are shown, and Sheryl Sparks, who was one of them, is interviewed. Knowing that this was how the drones were brought to life added a richness to the film, for me, beyond words. Finally, the Peter Schickele / Diane Lampert song, "Rejoice in the Sun", sung near the beginning and at the very end of the film is incredibly moving - especially when paired with the scenes of Dewey caring for the plants and forest. Thank you again, so very much, for this wonderful review of, "Silent Running". Best wishes.
Yes I only review movies that I love. Even in films I love I can see flaws though, which is the fun part about reviewing. I also love animation too. Working on a massive animation for my next review, but it takes a long time to do it. Thanks
Excellent review of an iconic Sci-Fi 70's movie. Love 'The Time Prophet's' tongue in cheek humour too.
Doesn't everyone love 70's movies
that lady singing is glorious.
She is.
Good observation about the end of the movie. He should have kept both robots together. It is tragic, in a tragic story it makes sense. Another senseless act of violence. It felt as if Bruce Derns character thought he didnt deserve to live anymore because there was something broken inside him. And via projection was saying the same thing about the robot. Of course sadly the robot was only broken externally and was perfectly fine mentally. So like the body of the crewmate he strangled and the crewmates he blew up there was only one option for his accidental violence against the robot. And that was to take the robots life as well. So sad.
I felt so sorry for the Droids. Dewey lost both his brothers. 😞 By the way, nice touch with you adding Huey to the dome at the end!
Thanks, the plants took the longest to create in 3D. I actually built the plants for a different scene and re-utilized them.
"Even the disabled want to work" so true and something that many people don't consider. Berkshire and Yellowstone are also names given to identify two different types of American steam locomotives.
I loved the review you did. I thought it was very well put together and extremely well executed and thougtt by you did a amazing job overall. Have a great day and en even better tomorrow.
Thankyou. That means a lot
@@TheTimeProphet your welcome seem to be off to great start
As a 1970s kid I saw this movie in the theaters. All I have to say is that it's why I became a Radical Environmentalist in the 1980s my college years. Earth First! NO compromise in the defense of Mother Earth!.. Valley Forge out!
The first time I watched this was on tv and I just caught the end scene and credits. That alone blew me away. I was an emotional wreck and it took me completely by surprise. It was then my mission to find this film, which took a while pre internet days. Got it eventually. Awesome review :)
Ps: Totally agree he should have let Huey stay!!
I watch this movie every couple of years. I love it.
@@TheTimeProphet I need to add it to my watch list again now I’ve watched your review 🙂
If this film was remade they should speak to the people on this sites comments there's a lot of truth said. A true masterpiece.
Bunny rabbits routinely hunt alligators in large packs... What an imagination.
The effects are still good.
Thanks - I do try
I'm sleeping on the dignified sofa that is your voice, also I was aware of Dewey but I never knew where he was from, I'm watching this at the time of hight and I wish you a very happy night Time Prophet
Nice effects in this video!
Thanks I do like to add a little extra
I love love love this film thanks for a great break down 😊
This was an important movie in my youth but what ruins it for me is the Joan Baez music. Also, Douglas Trumbull reused those Bio-Domes in the later Ark TV series (remember that show with Keir Dullea?) From Canada, on videotape. Last time I checked most of the episodes from that show were on RUclips.
The Ark TV series was called 'The Starlost'. Did you notice through how bad and plastically they looked in the Starlost. Obviously the budget was pretty low for this series. However I still enjoyed it. If you have a roku there is a Starlost channel where you can watch all the episodes.
Right, The Starlost. Harlan Ellison (City on the Edge of Forever) was heavily involved in this show but was so embarrassed by it he used the name Cordwainer Bird in the credits. Sci-fi shot on videotape never looks good. I'll try and find the Starlost Roku channel you mentioned because the RUclips ones are very poor video quality (360p).
Wondering if the error of judgement made by Lowell in not allowing Hughey and Dewey to tend the remaining garden together is meant to represent the impact of his solitude, the knowledge of his killings of his crewmates and his insubordination on his mental health and ability to reason clearly. The character of David Bowman was still more alone on board Discovery after he was forced to disable Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Solitude, self awareness and the challenge to resourcefulness can exhibit strange effects in different individuals.
Perhaps Lowell just didn't want to die alone?
Great review!
dad took me to the Hollywood Cineramadome the year this came out. my 7yo mind was blown . I remember a few years later seeing the valley forge in battlestar galactica tv show. ,, thinking this is stolen footage
Yes I remember it in Battlestar Galactica also.
The droid heuy was prioritizing lueys repair over the forest is why he had to leave . It is shown when heuy sends him back to lowell . Why didn't you stay in the dome .
This movie deserves a remake
A Masterpiece.
GREAT WORK
Thank you
I believe the more realistic this for a corporation do is to make the forests self sustaining and keep them as antiques
Well I think they were going to take them to another planet, because the Earth couldn't sustain the plants anymore
@@TheTimeProphet realistically if incuilding environmentalism of both gov and charity yes, but what your describing is a world with a I don't give a shit approach to wild life
@@HappyDinosaur-rg4sl I think it is a case that corporations care more about money than the environment
4:52 starting to wonder if the Mojave desert in California was named after one of these ships💯🤔 I've been through Mojave desert as a trucker. It exists
Love your presentation. Subscribed.
Happy 50th Anniversary To This Forgotten Sci-Fi Classic
Great movie brilliant but no CCTV on the spaceship
Saw you on Etep awhile ago. Lol i like that opening. 👍
Space movies in the 70ies loften look impressive real you can`t beat models by CGI !!
There a kid of garden of Eden story to this movie. Its like a kid of old testament feeling with the murder and his personal struggle to deal with the guilt.
Weird that a Korean aircraft carrier has such an American name.... 🤨
Good film, but the singing is annoying.
Yep it is a love / hate thing. Some people love it, and some hate it with a passion. I myself don't mind.
This was an alright movie in the 70's....but today it's very dated. Did not stand the test of time well at all.
Wrong.
@@starmnsixty1209 well, opinions are like anus's, everybody has one.
awesome review, cheers!