Lord of the Flies [Blu-ray]

THIS VERSION OF THE FILM ADAPTION IS A 9.5 ON A 10 SCALE.

Great movie

If you want a portrayal of the book, you’re better off watching the 1960s version. I happen to love this 90s version. It was shown to my 7th grade class after we read the book. Due to my age, I identified more strongly with these teenage characters than if they had been young children. From my 13-year-old, female perspective, I could immediately see my male classmates willingly devolve into anarchy after a few weeks without clean laundry. Yes, the kids swear exactly like real teenage boys swear. If we could watch it in school in the 90s, how bad could it be?The characters and their symbolism are mostly still intact. Ralph, the “adult” of the group with a high moral compass, desperately wants to set up a democratic micro civilization. Jack is the hunter and protector from the monster, able to pull the boys into his bloodthirsty tribe where he rules as dictator. Roger is a sociopath with dead eyes whose quiet presence is kind of creepy. Simon is quiet and stares at things. The only drawback is Piggy, who in the book is supposed to be the intelligent voice of reason. It’s lost here because the kid who plays him is extremely irritating to the point where you’re grateful for Roger’s large rock.I was happy to buy this movie after not seeing it since the mid-90s. It would have held up better had they not insisted on putting a timestamp on it (they talk about the 80s tv show “ALF”) and the picture quality looks like VHS, but it’s still good. I could see it being remade again. Anarchist kids are always interesting.

I can’t believe i payed this much for this on blu ray. blu ray movie prices have definitely changed compared DVD over the last 8 years. I'd say it’s best described as price gouging.Paying $30-$60-$100+ for a blu ray should be a crime.

Great movie I watched this when I was younger haven't seen it in years definitely brings back memories.

Great movie, I manage 500+ people, it helps to understand humanity.

Felt like a rip off of peter pan.

I don't know why there is always so much criticism of this movie. By no means would I expect it to rival the earlier 1960s adaptation, because it is not intended to be a replacement. It is a reimagining of Golding's novel, and one that I think accomplishes that goal very well. Not all screenplays need to serve as Cliff's Notes. Some of us find enjoyment in films that are different from the books in which they are inspired by (not to mention, many stories don't translate perfectly to screen and deserve an artistic interpretation that better fits the medium). If someone is that much a fan of Golding's novel that they really bought this movie expecting it to be word-for-word transcription with no deviation whatsoever, then my advice would be to go back and read the book and stay away from watching movies.

good

I thought when this film was released that I possibly would not like it. However although the location of the boys was that they were American and not as the first film, an original British story; both were set on an island and each film was perfectly done and followed the harrowing story of human frailty and a gradual savage deterioration of the boys stranded there.A very believable tragedy indeed!

Il film è molto bello, gli attori sono principalmente ragazzi molto giovani che hanno saputo rendere il film interessante e piacevole da seguire

This really is dirt if a cult film becayse most people picked it up after reading the novel in school. It us an amazing story of survival, manipulation, prejudice and how the environment can actually shale the way people think. There are no big stars but the boys all performed exceptionally well. It is hard to believe the storyline since it is kids, but the concept is very reality based.

Como educador me ha hecho reflexionar profundamente sobre la calidad de los valores que transmitimos, sobre qué es realmente educar, y también la imperiosa necesidad de fomentar auténticos valores de convivencia e ir más allá del respeto y tolerancia sino aceptar y querer la diversidad y celebrarla.