Well at least the developing countries will out number the developed by population. That means if our top business continue to hire cheap labor in those developing areas, then we will lose our spot in the world. But I am thankful that Obama had cracked down or announce the isssue in his State of the Union Address. But regardless I believe that the United States will not be #1 during the Tribulation Era. Even scriptures show no evidence of us still being a super power.
I was seven year's old when I first saw this film...it is probably more relevant today in 2011 as it was back in 1972. Awesome story, awesome acting, awesome special effect's, awesome cinematography...what more can I say...5 out of 5 star's!!!!
Also, another truth about forests, considering this movie, is that it would be important to keep a habitat of wildlife with it. A forest without wildlife cannot florish alone.
I love his speech in defence of the forests. It's echoed through my head for decades, and finally comes down to his final remark "they're not replaceable". Gold.
The baby boom is over, human population grows old. According to UN, in 2150 Earth's population will be half of what it is today. So there is still hope for Earth. But we will have big troubles; too many old people, not enough young ones to feed them.
@DarkTemplR The Western population may be growing old (though some segments like Aboriginal people and Latinos are experiencing a baby boom right now) but that is far from the whole world. The UN shows the world pop. hitting 10 billion by 2100 so I don't know where you think we're going to arrive at "half of what it is today" by 2150.
Pulling stats out of your ass is fun isn't it, but it's not very helpful. And it doesn't make you seem smart.
A favorite film. Although, considering unfettered population growth and the industrial goals of the exploding third world, no "Kyoto Accord" is going to save us.
We are utterly doomed.
But, from a galactic standpoint, that is the way of all planets. In a billion years or so the inevitable warming of the sun was going to kill us anyway. So stop yer' whining, dreamers. When the ride comes to a stop, it's time to get off..
Thanks for uploading this. I never fully appreciated this movie growing up but its amazing how many of the themes in this movie are more current now than in the 70's when this movie was considered sci-fi. We have a huge hole in the ozone, global pollution, acid rain, de-forestation of the rain forest, the extinction of species on a daily basis, global warming etc. These things are not sci-fi but a sad reality of far man has really come.
I don't see the logic behind the insanity of blowing up the domes! Why not place the domes in an orbit around the earth and charge us irresponsible humans a fee to visit the beauty that was once plentiful?
This movie is impressing. Not only in the used technology (great not only for the 70s, but also looking good today), not only the story is great - the acting is too ! His 3 comrades are so destructive, so ignorant, so silly and uninterested in beautie - with their great performance, these actors personificate ignorance and dumbness for me.
I too saw this as a child one rainy night in London, not only did the actor Bruce Dern become a life long favourite, it sowed a seed in me that never left, Im no hippy, but i do know how important and precious life on earth is and so do my kids, an important movie for us all.............................................
they have to blow the forests up as elsewise there would be no conflict, the gardener could just go back with hope he can pertition to get them properly cared for again, its got to be that way
What does this teach? That man is replaceable but trees aren't? Killing three men is preferable to the destruction of forest?
No. When I saw this movie as a kid I cried my eyes out. My mom thought I was a goof! This movie still makes me want to cry but now I know why. It is hard to see something as beautiful and majestic as nature disappearing forever. People don't realize the extreme loss that we have ALREADY sustained. This movie is like a "here....I told you so".
As far as I'm concerned, the destruction of the last forests ever is not a compromise, it's a form of madness. While it would certainly not be anything remotely pleasant for me to do, I would personally kill 3 men if it was to save the last forests.
I saw it when I was about 10 years old and it changed my whole view of ecology, stopping pollution, and destruction of the planet. I hope many people especially the younger generation of today see it.
You were ten when you saw this movie? My dad took me to see it when I was 8 and like you it had a huge impact on me. Out of all the movies I watched as a kid I remember this one the most. Funny how great works can change our destiny.
My dad always took me places back in the 70's, planetariums, museums, Sierra Nevada's etc.. Thank for posting this!! Good job friend.
Well at least the developing countries will out number the developed by population. That means if our top business continue to hire cheap labor in those developing areas, then we will lose our spot in the world. But I am thankful that Obama had cracked down or announce the isssue in his State of the Union Address. But regardless I believe that the United States will not be #1 during the Tribulation Era. Even scriptures show no evidence of us still being a super power.
YuriKimmer943 4 weeks ago
I came here just to hear him say "what about the forests"
Ayevee39 6 months ago 13
Considering American Airlines couldn't manage to fly a load of rubber dogshit outta Detroit, the recall order makes perfect sense.
trilateralmxo 9 months ago
GREAT movie.I also love those 70's hair styles.Men looked like they should be:)
Anyway,i also recomend other 70's Science fiction movies like "Logan Run"(i heard that the book is better)and Clockwork Orange.
SiegmundHildebrand 10 months ago
I was seven year's old when I first saw this film...it is probably more relevant today in 2011 as it was back in 1972. Awesome story, awesome acting, awesome special effect's, awesome cinematography...what more can I say...5 out of 5 star's!!!!
hudemac 11 months ago
GUYS! All of you. Check out Caveman (on the left). Now that's a brilliant movie!
Domzdream 11 months ago
@Domzdream Look up! Hay Kido; there be a whole hell of a lot of a sky out there, only a little bit of dirt!
BRUCE!
MrBruceg52 10 months ago
He should use those idiots as fertilizer for the plants.
At least they would be usefull for once. ;)
AnubisEvalyna 1 year ago
Also, another truth about forests, considering this movie, is that it would be important to keep a habitat of wildlife with it. A forest without wildlife cannot florish alone.
MithrilDwarf81 1 year ago
I love his speech in defence of the forests. It's echoed through my head for decades, and finally comes down to his final remark "they're not replaceable". Gold.
lmac1970 1 year ago 2
The baby boom is over, human population grows old. According to UN, in 2150 Earth's population will be half of what it is today. So there is still hope for Earth. But we will have big troubles; too many old people, not enough young ones to feed them.
DarkTemplR 1 year ago
@DarkTemplR The Western population may be growing old (though some segments like Aboriginal people and Latinos are experiencing a baby boom right now) but that is far from the whole world. The UN shows the world pop. hitting 10 billion by 2100 so I don't know where you think we're going to arrive at "half of what it is today" by 2150.
Pulling stats out of your ass is fun isn't it, but it's not very helpful. And it doesn't make you seem smart.
zammmerjammer 2 months ago
@whiskeyify - you have to watch to the end of the film...
uksnootyfox 1 year ago
A favorite film. Although, considering unfettered population growth and the industrial goals of the exploding third world, no "Kyoto Accord" is going to save us.
We are utterly doomed.
But, from a galactic standpoint, that is the way of all planets. In a billion years or so the inevitable warming of the sun was going to kill us anyway. So stop yer' whining, dreamers. When the ride comes to a stop, it's time to get off..
SierraAV8R 1 year ago
saw this at a star trek convention, its been my fav ever since
bluzup 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this. I never fully appreciated this movie growing up but its amazing how many of the themes in this movie are more current now than in the 70's when this movie was considered sci-fi. We have a huge hole in the ozone, global pollution, acid rain, de-forestation of the rain forest, the extinction of species on a daily basis, global warming etc. These things are not sci-fi but a sad reality of far man has really come.
seniorwilder 1 year ago
I loved this movie as a child. I wish they would do a remake to help inspire our children.
trulyronson 1 year ago
ironic we really are heading for this type of path.
diveplane 1 year ago
there were several domes...why couldn't they have kept just one ?
whiskeyify 1 year ago
we need this scenario in reverse, the humans blasted out into space with earth preserved
walter0bz 2 years ago
He said recall.LOL.
TTRUSOUND 2 years ago
that Dern hippy!!
longfootbuddy 2 years ago 3
...how they were cheering in the background when the announcement was made...
SixthtySixthSix 2 years ago
The idea of a planet without poverty or disease sounds beautiful to me.
Alimantado91 2 years ago
The idea of a planet without poverty or disease sounds beautiful to me.
Alimantado91 2 years ago
Beautiful performance from Mr Dern!
marcusgael 2 years ago 10
I too would straight murder those three ignoramuses to save THE VERY LAST of the flora and fauna...They are quintessential idiots.
You be doing two good duties at once! Saving the wildlife and practicing proper eugenics! Hear, hear!
djfakt 2 years ago
I don't see the logic behind the insanity of blowing up the domes! Why not place the domes in an orbit around the earth and charge us irresponsible humans a fee to visit the beauty that was once plentiful?
alonenjersey 2 years ago 4
Bruce Dern vs. Rod Steiger. Winner?
Bierreisender 2 years ago
thank you for uploading this, very much appreciated
srofficial06 2 years ago 4
This movie is impressing. Not only in the used technology (great not only for the 70s, but also looking good today), not only the story is great - the acting is too ! His 3 comrades are so destructive, so ignorant, so silly and uninterested in beautie - with their great performance, these actors personificate ignorance and dumbness for me.
agt334 2 years ago 3
I too saw this as a child one rainy night in London, not only did the actor Bruce Dern become a life long favourite, it sowed a seed in me that never left, Im no hippy, but i do know how important and precious life on earth is and so do my kids, an important movie for us all.............................................
Broomehall 2 years ago 3
Why blow the domes up?
as "Abandoning" them would have still allowed the ships to go home
There's only one reason I can see to blowing the domes up. That is to destroy the possiblity of humans ever seeing such things again.
steveBB30 2 years ago 3
they have to blow the forests up as elsewise there would be no conflict, the gardener could just go back with hope he can pertition to get them properly cared for again, its got to be that way
bryngOneOn 2 years ago
They should have called this movie 'The Last Hippy' ; p
celshader 3 years ago
What does this teach? That man is replaceable but trees aren't? Killing three men is preferable to the destruction of forest?
No. When I saw this movie as a kid I cried my eyes out. My mom thought I was a goof! This movie still makes me want to cry but now I know why. It is hard to see something as beautiful and majestic as nature disappearing forever. People don't realize the extreme loss that we have ALREADY sustained. This movie is like a "here....I told you so".
belugafishgod 3 years ago 5
Struck a deep chord with me too. It was a prophecy. Cold commercialism could truly wreck the place for good in a couple of hundred years.
I see he outplays them in cards and in batte.
Pulsar205 2 years ago
As far as I'm concerned, the destruction of the last forests ever is not a compromise, it's a form of madness. While it would certainly not be anything remotely pleasant for me to do, I would personally kill 3 men if it was to save the last forests.
2600htz 2 years ago
One of my personal favorites. I love this film. It is a miracle it was even ever made.
BUDDY6414724297 3 years ago 20
I saw it when I was about 10 years old and it changed my whole view of ecology, stopping pollution, and destruction of the planet. I hope many people especially the younger generation of today see it.
SilentRunningMovie 3 years ago 7
I think we need new movies with the same messages. Inconvenient Truth except with a plot and characters.
Leafgreen2 3 years ago
@Silent Running Movie
You were ten when you saw this movie? My dad took me to see it when I was 8 and like you it had a huge impact on me. Out of all the movies I watched as a kid I remember this one the most. Funny how great works can change our destiny.
My dad always took me places back in the 70's, planetariums, museums, Sierra Nevada's etc.. Thank for posting this!! Good job friend.
WheelSlip8 1 year ago
much appreciated!
whiteakers 3 years ago 2
THANKS! this is outstanding
gordonbones 3 years ago 2
thanks for uploading!
uglyslacker 3 years ago 3