1984

     This film is based on a novel by George Orwell.  There has been an atomic war and the world is divided into three states.  London is in Oceania and a party rules it with total control over all the citizens.  Winston Smith works on correcting newspapers in an office.  He has met Julia and they fall in love, which is a crime.  Everything in Oceania is outdated and dirty.  All the people wear the same blue overalls.  Big Brother listens to what you say and he can also see what you are doing.  Those who break the rules are tracked down by the Thought Police and they are re-educated.

     There was a lot about this movie that I didn’t understand, probably because I haven’t read the book?  Everything is very bleak and all existences are the same but they are not very enjoyable or good?  2* (I didn't like this movie)

113 min, Drama directed by Michael Radford with John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher, James Walker.

Note:  Imdb 7.2 out of 10, 80% critic 71% audience, Roger Evert 3 ½*.

Special Note:  George Orwell said this film was not about the future but about the years after WWII when England suffered poverty and hunger. 1984 was also released in 1956 with Michael Redgrave, Edmond O’Brien, Jan Sterling, David Kossoff, Mervyn Johns, Donald Pleasence.  The Rotten Tomatoes rating is 76% audience.