TheBlueHairedLawyer Harrison Bergeron is an amazing little 1995 made-for-television film that is underrated and deserves some more respect. I came across it one day and thought it sounded interesting... it was beyond exceptional, especially for a TV movie.Harrison lives in a society where every person is equal... right down to their intelligence, brain functions, ideas and activities. The society, an alternate version of the United States, is styled to look like the 1950's (apparently because everybody appeared happy in the 1950's), although the film takes place in the 21st century. Harrison objects to corrective brain surgery that will reduce his intelligence (basically a lobotomy to shut him up). His doctor recommends he go to an illegal secret club for smart people who have intelligent conversations in secret. He meets Phillipa, a girl talented at playing chess, who, during a police infiltration, has him whisked away with her to a corrupt government of intelligent people who have good intentions but end up creating a bad situation.The acting was amazing, and it was great to see actors Marc Marut, Marilyn Smith and John Friesen from my favorite childhood movie (TV movie Goosebumps Welcome to Dead House) together in a movie again. The story was compelling, similar to Soylent Green (1973) and Parents (1989). The soundtrack was classic nineties TV movie soundtrack. This movie showcases some of the musicians, activists, filmmakers and authors of the 20th century that this fictional society had forgotten or just never been exposed to. It also shows that there can be no equality with the human race but that it's our differences that should make everyone respect and care about each other, equal or not. It's certainly worth watching, I honestly think everybody should view it at least one time.

arkos4440 Though this movie didn't strike me as one of the most compelling or realistic dystopia movies I really did enjoy it. The humor that was peppered throughout, when mixed with the occasional good quote, made it entertaining and different. It was reminiscent of stories like "The Giver" and "1984", but with its own personality, which helped me to enjoy it more. It makes its case well, and wasn't as depressing as many other films of this type. The 1950's mise-en-scene also helped lighten the mood while conveying the obviously ridiculous elements of the culture within the film. It was an interesting choice that mixed the tones of idyllic 1950's television shows with other dystopia works to create the tone of fabrication that was so pervasive throughout the film.

jennygirl34 Harrison B. is a delightfully witty commentary on the constraints placed on the common man by government and sociological ideals. This movie is for the thinking viewer as well as an enjoyable flick to veg out on. Appeals to everyone. The kind of movie that will have you thinking and talking about it days and weeks later. The excellent character development will leave you feeling very understood and perhaps somewhat paranoid. It is an excellent movie with an outstanding performance by Sean Astin. The turmoil Harrison endures as he realizes his life has been one of blind acceptance of the propaganda perpetrated by the 'controllers' is a very profound message. His agony over the truth of what mankind has inflicted upon each other is a lesson well learned by all.

eronavbj Ever since the idea of "Political Correctness" became stylish, I'vewarned that it was just the beginning. Such manipulation onlyleads to an increasing loss of individual freedom. It's a stealthyprocess that takes over the political organism the way a cancertakes over a physical one. The end result of such a "politicallycorrect" process is clearly illustrated in Harrison Bergeron. Theplot is simple, yet chilling in its display of cavalier inhumanity.Watch the movie for its unhidden message; enjoy it for its plot andturn of (tragic) events, but above all, learn from it – ideologies suchas political correctness and its first cousin, affirmative action, areinhumane at their foundation, insidious in their progression, anddecidedly real in their ultimate danger.