1984, a film that opens the eyes of everyone who watches it, and teaches a story about fear, government, and the meaning of human existence, and spirit. In this nightmarish dystopian tale based of the George Orwell novel of the same name, we see the world through Winston Smith’s eyes- a man who loses his identity under the oppressive regime controlling his life.

This oppressive society follows under the laws of “Big Brother” a state of being within the government to keep people away from the animalistic and impure side of their nation. This of course shines most in hate speeches against those whom have broken the law, are from outside their society, and who seek retribution and personality in the world of no tomorrow. Winston Smith engages in a forbidden love affair which causes a man by the name of O’Brien– a man who seeks to dominate, control, and break the spirit of Winston, to hunt him down and bring hm to the side of Big Brother.

1984 can’t help but make one wonder about their identity and what would happen if their government stripped away every unique feature of themselves in order to make the system stronger and give the government so much more power.

This phenomenal film is brought to us by an amazing cast with disturbing visuals–John Hurt (Who has also been in Doctor Who, Alien, V for Vendetta, and the later half of the Harry Potter franchise) brings George Orwell’s character of Winston to life, he is a fully fleshed out individual who  the viewer won’t be able to forget, even long after the first viewing of the film. Other amazing cast members being Suzanna Hamilton as Julia, and last but not certainly least– Bob Flag as the face of Big Brother, despite not having a line of dialogue or actual “character” Big Brother’s face is one that haunts and disturbs with lingering eyes and leaves feelings of dread and sorrow whenever you feel his presence.

All in all 1984 is a brilliantly smart and thought provoking film and will provide a dark and realistic dystopian nightmare in which many young adult books did borrow from. You feel sorry for these destroyed people and care about their motivations– If you enjoy a dark story full of twists, turns and unimaginable horrors I would recommend 1984.

This film is also rated R for, Violence, disturbing imagery, nudity, language, drug use: If you are a protective parent or one who doesn’t want to see or hear any of the following- steer clear of this film.

Personal rating 9 sessions in room 101 out of 10.