Yes, Charlton Heston was a supporter of the Republican Party, but he was also a STRONG supporter of the Civil Rights Act and an environmentalist. This movie is more about the environmentalism that Heston, himself, was concerned - the overpopulation of the planet, which could lead to an environmental holocaust. The rise of global warming, lack of food supply, and an ecosystem breakdown could easily happen in the blink of an eye. You can see the effects of the air pollution on the city and the yellowish horizon has become the atmosphere. People wear masks, have little or no money, and they are eating Soylent Green - a soy product that is "rich in vitamins". The film takes place in 2022 A.D., which is not too far from now.
Heston plays the part of Detective Thorn along with his partner and friend, Sol (Edward G. Robinson in his final role). Thorn and Sol soon discover what Soylent Green is and they must risk their lives in the process.
I liked Heston's character as it reminded me of Harrison Ford's role in Bladerunner - the loner detective who is trying to solve the problems of society.
A science fiction classic.
GRADE: 8/10
Heston plays the part of Detective Thorn along with his partner and friend, Sol (Edward G. Robinson in his final role). Thorn and Sol soon discover what Soylent Green is and they must risk their lives in the process.
I liked Heston's character as it reminded me of Harrison Ford's role in Bladerunner - the loner detective who is trying to solve the problems of society.
A science fiction classic.
GRADE: 8/10
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