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In a future society where books are banned and burned, a fireman begins to read in secret and discovers an underground rebellion committed to protecting literature.

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Fahrenheit 451 fails to burn as brightly as its classic source material, opting for slickly mundane smoke-blowing over hard-hitting topical edge.

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Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Eric Deggans NPR When fake news can affect real elections, there is no better time to consider the lessons of this modernized "Fahrenheit 451." Nov 25, 2019 Full Review Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Karen Han Thrillist HBO's Fahrenheit 451 is horrifically beautiful. It feels both divorced from and intrinsically tied to its source material, the 1953 dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury. Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) John Doyle Globe and Mail For all its anger and barefaced rage, this Fahrenheit 451 is a ravishing experience to watch. May 21, 2018 Full Review Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Brian T. Carney Washington Blade Confusing new framework only gets in the way of the story... Dec 8, 2022 Full Review Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Bahrani's heavy-handedness robs Fahrenheit 451 of its potency, which is unfortunate, as Bradbury's story proves achingly imperative today by reflecting how governments instill control. Rated: 2/4 Mar 14, 2022 Full Review Fahrenheit 451 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Nathan Mattise Ars Technica It just didn't make a version that merits attention as viewers navigate a signal-and-noise reality Bradbury himself would have likely deemed fiction... Jul 28, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Eli B We seriously need to start questioning why movie studios always want to completely change the plots of classic books for movie adaptations, because this was a massacre. Every meaningful moment of the book was completely removed in the film - which is strange, because the book was a goldmine of thought-provoking scenes and every interaction had a purpose. The movie, to put it simply, has none of that. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Jace E On the surface, Fahrenheit 451 is not a terrible film. It features two strong leads in Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon, the visuals are powerful and the message is needed now more than ever. Unfortunately, the story is underdeveloped, which I think is due to the large stray from the source material.As someone who read the book years ago, I was surprised by the extent of creative license that the filmmakers took. I’m not saying that writers and directors should not change items from books when adapting them to film. However, when vital characters are cut, entire plot points are changed and the ending is completely different, it is almost disrespectful to the author.I was optimistic going into the film and there are some positive elements, but as a whole, this film just felt disappointing.Best Character: BeattyBest Quote: “You should try reading before burning.” - ClarisseBest Scene: The Woman on FireBest Piece of Score: “Resurrection” Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Ian C This movie was a major diss to Ray Bradbury's work and legacy. If you liked the book don't watch this. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Mila L Best movie I’ve ever seen. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Mike L Stupid but not because it wasn't like the book. It's inexplicable really. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/25/24 Full Review Michael W This movie based on Ray Bradbury's classic novel was terrible. Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, and the rest of the cast did a terrible job in this movie. The plot of the movie was tedious, bizarre, and insane. It's about a future where innocent pleasures are outlawed because they think it could lead to chaos. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth it. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ramin Bahrani Director Michael B. Jordan Guy Montag Michael Shannon Beatty Sofia Boutella Clarisse McClellan Laura Harrier Mildred Montag Martin Donovan Command Nyari
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Synopsis In a future society where books are banned and burned, a fireman begins to read in secret and discovers an underground rebellion committed to protecting literature.

Director
Ramin Bahrani

Producer
David Coatsworth

Screenwriter
Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi

Production Co
HBO Films

Rating
TV-14

Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 6, 2018

Runtime
1h 41m
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