The better of the two films. This one tries to remain loyal and according to Peter Brook was an experiment to prove Golding's novel to be truth and fact. The bad part is that it lacks emotion or passion.
The novel remains superior but this is a good classroom tool.
This review of Lord of the Flies (1963) was written by Julio B on 19 Apr 2008.
Lord of the Flies has generally received positive reviews.
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