A 1966 film by Francois Truffaut. Based on the book by Ray Bradbury. Based on a dystopian future society, where video killed the book star. The story is based on the life of Guy Montag (Oscar Werner), a fireman. It's his duty to search and destroy books as they are forbidden for some unknown reason. He has a nice house, a lovely wife Linda (Julie Christie) and in addition to that, he is boss' pet. All that is turned up-side-down, when he is approached by Clarisse (also Julie Christie).
I usually do not watch films, which are more than 40 years old, but this is an exception. I haven't seen something that good in quite a while. It basically makes one think about things considered natural. What would it be like when life would really be so messed up? What would I do if life were really that messed up? Would we really be noble and determined and willing to die for what we believe in or passively curse the system? I have a soft spot for books and movies portraying the fight against a totalitarian system and this film exploits this soft spot mercilessly.
I'd recommend it to anyone who has ever thought about the issues of censorship and totalitarianism. The idea of banning if not burning books, may I remind you, is still an issue. Even if not interested in philosophy or civil liberties, the film will still probably be found entertaining. Enjoy yourselves.
11 out of 10
PS. Does anyone have the book? I'd like to borrow a copy.
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I liked the review. It gave the main theme of the film and who were playing there. Also the director and year of making was mentioned. I could still complain about the style a little bit, some words were repeated too often etc. but as I already said I liked it, so I would give it a 5
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