1984 the movie

Yvon · #1 07-01-2010, 09:04 PM

I read the books a few years ago. I want to see the movie. I can't find it for rent anywhere here.
I looked on Ebay and they are pretty expensive. I'm not sure I want to spend 35$ on a movie i don't know I will like.

Any idea how I could watch it legally for a fair price?

**jmattbassplaya** · #2 07-01-2010, 09:08 PM

You can watch it on Youtube for free.

Jim Campbell · #3 07-01-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yvon

I read the books a few years ago. I want to see the movie. I can't find it for rent anywhere here.
I looked on Ebay and they are pretty expensive. I'm not sure I want to spend 35$ on a movie i don't know I will like.

Any idea how I could watch it legally for a fair price?

a lot of people dumped on the richard burton version,but i liked it.....try youtube and see if any info pops up

Unrepresented · #4 07-01-2010, 09:49 PM

I remember liking the book more than the film, but admittedly it's been years.

MIJ-VI · #5 07-01-2010, 09:53 PM

George Orwell 1984 P1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Kznmrc3o4

David1234 · #6 07-01-2010, 10:00 PM

There are DVD rental-by-mail services popping up around the world. Try one like this:
http://www.zip.ca/DVD/Browse.aspx/1/t/100029/1984

Also, if you like it, you might like the movie Brazil which is pretty messed up. It's like if 1984 had been made by Monty Python.

Jim Campbell · #7 07-01-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by David1234

There are DVD rental-by-mail services popping up around the world. Try one like this:
http://www.zip.ca/DVD/Browse.aspx/1/t/100029/1984

Also, if you like it, you might like the movie Brazil which is pretty messed up. It's like if 1984 had been made by Monty Python.

only the longer criterion version.....the theatrical release was edited to the point where it was impossible to understand

Thunderscreech · #8 07-01-2010, 10:57 PM

Yes. It can be easy borrowed from your internet friends

WickedPissah · #9 07-01-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by David1234

There are DVD rental-by-mail services popping up around the world. Try one like this:
http://www.zip.ca/DVD/Browse.aspx/1/t/100029/1984

Also, if you like it, you might like the movie Brazil which is pretty messed up. It's like if 1984 had been made by Monty Python.

Brazil is great.

bigtiny · #10 07-01-2010, 11:23 PM

Last I checked, Netflix had it....

TOOL460002 · #11 07-02-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bigtiny

Last I checked, Netflix had it....

+1 dont you get spammed with those free netflix trial things? cant tell you how many of those ive thrown away...

also- that was the only book in high school i didnt finish. i remember something about a helmet hat with rats or something... maybe i should actually read it... did watch the movie in class though! (which i also dont so much remember..)

Auzzie-Phoenix · #12 07-02-2010, 02:36 AM

Check with your local library. A lot of libraries have dvd's they loan out just like books. It's free, and legal.

bigtiny · #13 07-02-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TOOL460002

+1 dont you get spammed with those free netflix trial things? cant tell you how many of those ive thrown away...

also- that was the only book in high school i didnt finish. i remember something about a helmet hat with rats or something... maybe i should actually read it... did watch the movie in class though! (which i also dont so much remember..)

Uhhh...I'm a Netflix subscriber...you have to be to watch or rent movies from them....so trial offers really don't apply.

bigtiny

Bob Lee (QSC) · #14 07-02-2010, 10:41 AM

I remember the version with John Hurt. That was pretty intense. It was less complete than the book (I read that when I was about 13), but then a movie would have to be pretty long to encompass that one somewhat entirely.

MatticusMania · #15 07-02-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bigtiny

Uhhh...I'm a Netflix subscriber...you have to be to watch or rent movies from them....so trial offers really don't apply.

bigtiny

No, what they send you is 'Here, offer your friend a free netflix trial...'

You can even pay in advance for a few months and give netflix to someone as a gift...

i_got_a_mohawk · #16 07-02-2010, 12:53 PM

+1 on Brazil

Never seen the film of 1984, epic book tho.

jaywa · #17 07-02-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedPissah

Brazil is great.

I rented that movie years ago thinking it would be a comedy with the Monty Python connection and all.

Boy was I wrong.

David1234 · #18 07-03-2010, 10:55 PM

Yeah, Brazil is dark, odd, quirky, and frequently uncomfortable to watch. And well worth it.

I looked into it because a mate had said that there's a kind of sequence with "12 Monkeys", "The Fifth Element" and "Brazil". I don't recall the order, and it's not like the same people made all 3 films, but they have a similar 'makes you think while you squirm' vibe.