Fahrenheit - 451 (1953)
Indeed a classic. The book, as always, is way better than the movie. The book contains better details and explanations. In a way the book is more frightening than the movie. Not in a scary or horror movie sense, but as a reminder that our rights are always threatened. A reminder that as American citizens we should all be fully aware of all the things that the government (all branches), politicians, political parties, and private citizens may be doing (to us) which limits or tries to take away our freedoms and abilities.Fahrenheit - 451 (1966), the book, was awesome and a little bit ahead of its time. How? Well, although there are no book burnings spurred on by the government in present-day America, however, in Texas the Board of Education is trying to re-write history and denounce certain books due to their content. Plus, many private citizens are in agreement and wrongfully encouraging the very ignorant idea. But that is another story for another day in itself.
The book, perhaps reminds us that government control of what we read, believe and such is not a far-fetched idea. That the government can often patrol certain aspects in our lives - sometimes it is obvious and sometimes it is not, but as citizens we must be fully aware of all things as they occur and stand up in protest when our rights are impeded and infringed.
The movie, Fahrenheit - 451 (1966), is okay - a bit cheesy, but okay. It was also a little bit ahead of its time as it showed us bits of cinematic trickery (without CGI - lol) ala mise en scène! If you'll also notice, in the movie, there were television sets very similar to the flat screen HD teles which have taken us by storm these past few years. Still good viewing and the actors were good - overly dramatic but those were the times.
*** As always - read the book (first) ***
GOOD READING TO ALL!
