This film works so well because:
1) It adheres so closely to the novel, which was absolutely brilliant.
2) It makes no attempt whatsoever to glamorize or sanitize the utter bleakness of the world Orwell created/imagined/feared.
Since it follows the novel so well, it goes without saying that it’s well-written. It’s also well-acted. Could it have been better? Perhaps, a bit…but I don’t really think it needs to be.
If you’ve read the book, this still has considerable value. If you haven’t, this is an absolute must-see.
When you see it, you’ll know why. I hope.
Inspirational Quote: “No. Nothing’s real.”
Grade: A