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Fahrenheit 451 (2018)
Director: Ramin Bahrani
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, Khandi Alexander
Runtime100 min
Rating15
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In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Fahrenheit 451 (2018), directed by Ramin Bahrani, received mixed reviews from critics. The film is a loose adaptation of the classic novel and explores the themes of censorship and the dangers of a dystopian society, but some felt it lacked the impact of the original source material. While not a critically acclaimed hit, the film has an IMDb rating of 5.4/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 45%, indicating a divisive audience reception.
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Fahrenheit 451 is a 2018 American dystopian drama film directed and co-written by Ramin Bahrani, loosely based on the 1953 book of the same name by Ray Bradbury. It stars Michael B. Jordan, Michael Shannon, Khandi Alexander, Sofia Boutella, Lilly Singh, Grace Lynn Kung and Martin Donovan. Set in a future America, the film follows a "fireman" whose job it is to burn books, which are now illegal, only to question society after meeting a young woman. After premiering at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, the film aired on HBO on May 19, 2018, receiving mixed critical reviews, with praise for the performances and visuals, but criticism for the screenplay and lack of faithfulness to the source material.
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