Fahrenheit 451
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Movie Reviews of Fahrenheit 451
Movie Review: Bonus material makes this DVD well worth having
Summary: 5 Stars
A quick note to let fans of this underrated film know that the DVD edition contains an illuminating making-of (almost an hour-long with comments and anecdotes from producer Lewis M. Allen, editor Thom Noble, author Ray Bradbury and Truffaut specialist Annette Insdorf -- you even get glimpses of Francois Truffaut at work), a terrific interview with Ray Bradbury, another with Bernard Herrmann's biographer regarding the haunting soundtrack, a wonderful poster & stills gallery, an unusual trailer, an alternate opening credit sequence (a woman's voice is heard instead of Alex Scott's voice) and, creme de la creme, an audio commentary by Julie Christie. Hours and hours of fun & discovery which makes this DVD a great addition to your library.Movie Review: Back to the future
Summary: 5 Stars
"Look, mummy, there's going to be a fire!" exclaims the young boy as hero Sontag goes off on his duty to keep people from learning. This little film, that couldn't keep up with its big brother book, still packs quite a wallop. The "future" presented in this flick definitely seems like the past in 2004. Still, the message of anti-intellectualism is as rich and poignant today as anytime. Even by digital 2004 standards "F451" remains a memorable landmark about a time in world history when people worried about things as mundane as book burning, government intrustion in personal lives, and seeking life experience greater and more meaningful than looking nice, having a good figure and an empty head.Movie Review: Literature vs. comic-book
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw "Fahrenheit" the first time when I was 12. I was entranced. I had never seen anything remotely like it before. This is science fiction film-making at it's best, a triumph of the human spirit. It is packed with many interesting and powerful scenes, wonderful and subtle acting, and thoughtful premises rarely seen on a sci-fi screen, and is infused with a lyricism and pathos that is as poignant and relevant today as it was in 1968 when the film was made. It proves that a movie doesn't have to cost 80 million dollars to create a lasting and profound impression, and that science fiction isn't just for children with high thresholds for lime-green gore. Absolutely classic!Movie Review: Can't stop thinking about it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched the film on TCM last night and I can't get it off of my mind. I recently purchased the book and have yet to read read it. But the film touched me. At first the whole plot seems completely unrealistic, but it pulls you in. It makes you want to read every novel you can get your hands on. I reminds us that without creativity and imagination we have nothing. If only everyone could experience the adventures of great literature.
It was almost like a twilight zone episode. I will never forget it, and I will watch it time and time again. I highly recommend this. I cannot wait to get the full version from the novel itself.
Movie Review: Good reading!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years, one of my favorite movies has been "Fahrenheit 451". Watching it always invigorated my desire to read one of the books I've been neglecting (I'm much better at buying books than reading them). Frequently, I buy a book to reward the author if they share my (libertarian) politics. At any rate, I decided it was time to read Ray Bradbury's classic, particularly since finding out that he lives less than a mile from my former tennis club. In short, it was well worth the effort. I highly recommend reading the book, particularly if you've seen the movie version.