"It would be hard to imagine a better dramatization of Orwell's novel than this film. It does a good job of communicating the novel's substance and spirit, and it has some compelling performances. In particular, the expressive John Hurt is riveting in the lead role. However, this is such a powerful portrayal that many viewers will find the ultimate defeat of the individuals in the hands of the mega-state depressing, and some scenes of torture are graphic. It's not the most uplifting film, but certainly a very important one."
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British filmsDystopian filmsFilms about technologyPolitical drama filmsFilms directed by Michael Radford
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Jon Osborne, Miss Liberty's Guide to Film and Video: Movies for the Libertarian Millenium. Also available at Jon Osborne, "1984 (1984)," Libertarianism.com.
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