In an oppressive future, a fireman (Oskar Werner) whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.
I am torn on this film. While it is an excellent movie, very artistic, and a great adaptation, it also suffers some serious flaws. So while I would say it is quite good, it still could be improved upon in a remake (something I rarely endorse).
First and foremost, the English is choppy. It was not written by an English speaker, and it shows. Add to this that the main actor has a heavy Austrian accent, and it may be hard to follow for some viewers.
Next, the film seems dated. It has "hippie" elements that are not necessary, and it seems to take place in a similar future as "A Clockwork Orange". I think in the hands of another director (Christopher Nolan or David Fincher), it could be a much darker world and play even better to audiences.
I would like to see more of a transition. I was not convinced in Montag's shift -- it seems sudden and the acts that bring it on are just hard to believe. I also would not mind better back story. How did we get to a world where reading is not valued? (If if no one reads, how do characters even know how to read?) Excellent film? Yes. Flawless film? No.
I am torn on this film. While it is an excellent movie, very artistic, and a great adaptation, it also suffers some serious flaws. So while I would say it is quite good, it still could be improved upon in a remake (something I rarely endorse).
First and foremost, the English is choppy. It was not written by an English speaker, and it shows. Add to this that the main actor has a heavy Austrian accent, and it may be hard to follow for some viewers.
Next, the film seems dated. It has "hippie" elements that are not necessary, and it seems to take place in a similar future as "A Clockwork Orange". I think in the hands of another director (Christopher Nolan or David Fincher), it could be a much darker world and play even better to audiences.
I would like to see more of a transition. I was not convinced in Montag's shift -- it seems sudden and the acts that bring it on are just hard to believe. I also would not mind better back story. How did we get to a world where reading is not valued? (If if no one reads, how do characters even know how to read?) Excellent film? Yes. Flawless film? No.