hello,

i posted this up at the end of the patriot act discussion..lol. figured id re-post and see if anyone can give me some info. btw, im gonna take the smart route from now on and leave politics out of discussion. after it is one of the three big no-no's of discussion.

anyway,

so,

i read i think on this board or elsewhere that there was going to be a newly made version of the book farenheight451. i heard frank darabount was going to direct it. i think he was the guy that did shawshank redemption and green mile, right?

so is this still an option.
i love the book and would like to see it in motion picture form.

is the old version worth watching?
ive heard mixed reviews of it, and would like to hear an opinion of it from a fan, instead of a critic.

thanks,

Gary,

there are several old threads discussing the Darabont version. Here's one from just over a year ago, complete with photographic evidence:
https://raybradburyboard.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3791...611029901#4611029901

Is the old film of F451 worth watching? Well, yes and no. If you have an aversion to European films, then I don't think you would like it. It was made in England by a French director with a Austrian star. It has something of the swinging sixties about it, and rather quirky set design, and some ridiculous casting (Julie Christie playing two parts). It is fairly true to the book, and has some very good set pieces, such as the scene where the old woman sets fire to herself, and the ending is attractive. Bradbury says he loves the ending.

I see it as an interesting film, but not a great one. Oh, and I speak as a fan of Bradbury and a fan of Truffaut (director).

The DVD has some nice extras on it, although Julie Christie's commentary suggests she doesn't really remember much about making it.

Every time this comes up, I must reiterate that, whatever faults the Truffaut film has (and I agree with you, Phil), Bernard Herrmann's music is some of the best ever.

Okay, my 2¢.

I thought the Truffaut film was excellent but not the be-all, end-all definitive cinema statement of this story. (The way some films are and should be left!) F451, or parts of it, could be remade or reinterpreted in a variety of ways which could also be excellent.

Besides Bernard Herrman's music the scene where the lady insists on being burned with her books is awesome.

Well, never got to see "Sound of Thunder" - came and went before I could catch it.
But, I just watched "Fahrenheit 451" again.
Really enjoyed it. The scene mentioned above is very intense, as is the dream sequence, but my favourite is the last scene in the snow. The photography combined with the music and all the Book People walking whilst reciting their books makes me misty...

You're right. That final scene is beautiful. And I seem to remember hearing somewhere that the snow was an accident. They didn't plan it that way it just happened to snow. It sure worked out great.

I, too, missed seeing the South of Thunder. It all seemed so anticilimatic. The big build-up, waiting, waiting for it to come out, then the horrible reviews, mostly in the papers. I never heard anything about it on television and it was not in many theatres around Ft. Lauderdale. Guess we will have to catch it on DVD.

When I was talking with Ray the other day, I was afraid to ask him about the movie. Maybe another time.

I’ve made some comments elsewhere on this site about “A Sound of Thunder” so most know how I feel; supportive but disappointed. I hope that potential readers don’t judge Ray based on this film. That would be a mistake. His stories are some of the best that you will ever read. And I feel bad for all of you who have missed the film and therefore can’t make a judgment, and for those who saw it and were disappointed. You all deserved better!

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