Review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) by Brett I — 08 May 2011

Interesting. Equilibrium is a modern equivalent that (I think) does a better job.

This review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) was written by Brett I on 08 May 2011.

Fahrenheit 451 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kalin G (37) on 05 Jul 2012

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By Stacie G (21) on 15 Jun 2012

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By Samantha G (181) on 04 Mar 2013

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By Aagaa K (1) on 28 Dec 2014

Not Truffaut's best work, but that does not stop it from raising the actual point…

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By Jenna I (601) on 11 Aug 2014

I love the sets, though they look way less futuristic and just flat out 60s, I don't see why they didn't try a little harder…

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An excellent vision of a future where books are illegal and the citizens are drugged into a stupor and basically live to work and watch TV. A classic…

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By Daniel B (1,494) on 16 Dec 2012

A very underrated film by Truffaut. Great score by Bernard Herrmann. Cinematography:Nicolas Roeg…

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