1984

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DanTheMan 2 A brash, almost anachronistic caricature of the original novel, it was only natural that the success of the BBC version would ultimately lead to a film being quickly developed, yet, for all its technical limitations, the BBC adaptation is far superior to this lifeless film. There are a few solid aspects of this film, firstly the direction of Michael Anderson which makes good use of harsh contrasting lighting, and some contemporary futurism set design which certainly adds to the film's atmosphere. Sadly the writing does the film no favours, ditching the subtext, satire and sophistication, instead concentrating heavily on the romantic doomed love affair between Winston and Julia. The film is also woefully miscast, replacing the stoic Peter Cushing for the overly emotional Edmond O'Brien, the only role that really does work is a returning Donald Pleasence in an all too brief role as Parsons, Michael Redgrave is good enough in his role but gives an inferior performance to that of André Morell. With some laughable music to accompany it, it's increasingly hard to recommend this version of 1984, lacking any form of suspense and sense of timing, oversimplifying the material to an extent where it treats everyone watching as if they are brain dead. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/11/24 Full Review Michael V Rewriting this story is as unacceptable as rewriting the bible...or moreso . Still, as a film, it was very interesting and had some nice touches, in a visual context. Version I saw recently on YouTube had cut the very ending... the last scene! Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Richard W Keep in mind that about 99% of professional movie critics today are leftists, so of course they will demonize this film. I first saw it on TV about 1957 or '58, as a child. It terrified me about Communism - and leftism in general. It was shown regularly (at least in L.A.) on T.V. into the 60's, when it then diappeared as the media became more left. It is excellent - though frightening. Of what some people will make of this world if given a chance. I'm not sure if one can order it today, but if you can, please do so and watch it with your family and friends. This is the kind of world the left is trying to push us into today. One thing Orwell didn't count on in his parable was an armed citizenry. We have that in America. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/23 Full Review Tyler W Im 28 & Love older movie's film was very good Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best dystopian films, perhaps even better in some aspects of the next remake. A must see. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member This was required viewing in undergrad, but very difficult to watch. It was made that way intentionally to convey the message. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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