1984
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DVD: Region Code 1Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Black & White
Running Time: 91 unknown-units
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Movies Unlimited
Movie Reviews of 1984
Movie Review: 1984 - The Original is still the best
Summary: 4 Stars
The original 1984 was a fine film made with traditional values for the cinema. I have also watched and enjoyed the remake; however, I enjoyed the original much more. Even though the sets and special effects of the first production are limited by the older film technology the original is still best in my book.
Most impressive for its day were the combination of sets, flats and studio paintings used to represent the huge monument-like four sided video screen on which the latest "news" was presented to crowds screaming "Long live Big Brother" while standing in the streets in awe of his image (above the larger than life words "WAR IS PEACE", "FREEDOM IS SLAVERY" and "IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH").
One writer has written in to observe that "Some of this story's predictions have come true in odd ways. Big Brother's cameras track us every day, in banks and stores, along streets and highways and even from home webcams...". I agree with this statement but offer further the fact that the future work stations of the "outer party" members have also come to pass with the standard small office cubicle having full Internet access that we toil away in every day.
Much of this movie offers fresh food for thought and consideration of the following story elements: a war that continues endlessly to maintain control of the population, a government that spies on its citizens, torture endorsed and practiced on enemies of the state, the rewriting of history by the ministry of truth, state control of the press as well as the mind set of most of its citizens. The film goes on to predict that this is what will happen to our children's future unless we remain vigilant and protect it.
Summary of 1984
George Orwell's landmark novel is the basis of this eerie, darkly satiric tale whose futuristic world is divided into three sections following an atomic war. London, capital of the Oceania sector, is where Edmond O'Brien is a clerk for "Big Brother," the totalitarian government that keeps a close watch with all of its subjects. When O'Brien carries on a forbidden love affair with Jan Sterling, officials try to brainwash the couple into abandoning their free will. With Donald Pleasence, Michael Redgrave; directed by Michael Anderson ("Around the World in 80 Days"). 91 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; scene access. Plays All Regions.DVD Video
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