Lord of the Flies: Essential Art House
by Peter Brook
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Actor: Hugh Edwards, James Aubrey, Nicholas Hammond, Roger Elwin, Tom GamanDirector: Peter Brook
Brand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Black & White, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-09
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Criterion Collection
Movie Reviews of Lord of the Flies: Essential Art House
Movie Review: A classic, based on a classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Not all movies base on books are worth while. Many are in fact very bad. In this case, this film is considered a classic. Even the story behind the filming is very interesting. This film portrays the change from civilized school boys reverting to primal savages very well. The acting is wonderful, with many of the actors adding great emotional depth that is only possible with film. Seeing the emotions on their faces, seeing their actions, all enhances the story line. Nothing takes away from the novel, this doesn't replace the novel, but this does add a new dimension.
Read the book, watch the film, that will only expand one's experiences.
Summary of Lord of the Flies: Essential Art House
Under the direction of Peter Brook, William Golding's classic fable, about a swarm of young boys who devolve into chaos without adult supervision after crash-landing on a remote island during wartime, becomes an unforgettable work of cinematic horror. Shot with almost verit? camera work, Lord of the Flies takes a radical approach to Brook's metaphor, grounding it in a terrifying reality.In this classic 1963 adaptation of William Golding's novel, a planeload of schoolboys is stranded on a tropical island. They've got food and water; all that's left is to peacefully govern themselves until they're rescued. "After all," says choir leader Jack, "We're English. We're the best in the world at everything!" Unfortunately, living peacefully is not as easy as it seems. Though Ralph is named chief, Jack and the choristers quickly form a clique of their own, using the ever-effective political promise of fun rather than responsibility to draw converts. Director Peter Brook draws some excellent performances out of his young cast; the moment when Ralph realizes that even if he blows the conch for a meeting people might not come is an excruciating one. Well acted and faithfully executed, Lord of the Flies is as compelling today as when first released. --Ali Davis
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