Harrison Bergeron (TV Movie 1995)

Harrison Bergeron (TV Movie 1995). 1h 39m | R

“Itu0026#39;s easy to imagine Mike Judgeu0026#39;s hilarious film u0026quot;Idiocracyu0026quot; as a dumbed down version of Kurt Vonnegutu0026#39;s u0026quot;Harrison Bergeronu0026quot;. u0026quot;Harrison Bergeronu0026quot; is both darkly humorous, and at the same time frightening. This is intelligent science fiction, that extols the belief that mediocrity for everyone should be the goal of society. The government implements control over citizenu0026#39;s brains with electronic headbands. This diabolical system is overseen by Christopher Plummer, one of a few privileged citizens, not controlled by a headband. Sean Astin is Harrison Bergeron, a rebellious intellectual who tries to overthrow the system. The film has dark comedy, an excellent and appropriate soundtrack, and top notch acting. Recommended sci-fi viewing. – MERK”