Review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) by Michael B — 01 Aug 2007
Discovering François Truffaut's adaptation of 451F is like uncovering a musty, tatty but intriguing old paperback in a boot fair. It's like rummaging through a time capsule buried by a bunch of school kids watching the dawn of a nuclear age.
It's a film, I imagine, science fiction buffs have shunned since it's inception for it's lack of hi tech gadgetry (apart of those dodgy, yet endearing, jet pack thingys the firemen employ during Montag's chase scene) and rather personal take on Ray Bradbury's original story.
From a design perspective it's fascinating, taking in to account every 'modern' ideal from Book Jackets to Home Furnishings to Public Transport, all lavishly shot in minute detail. 451F is not a great film but it is none the less a fascinating period piece for a future that was (thankfully) never to be.
This review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) was written by Michael B on 01 August 2007.
Fahrenheit 451 has generally received positive reviews.
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