Lord of the Flies (DVD, 2001)

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Adapted from the William Golding novel. This Americanized 1990's version pits the young boys, survivors of a plane crash against nature and eventually each other. The consensus that rules should be maintained in the wilderness is soon forgotten as one boy threatens the group's coexistence and even the very lives of the individuals when he begins to draw members into a separate group.

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UPC0027616868374
eBay Product ID (ePID)3379508

Product Key Features

ActorBalthazar Getty
RatingR
DirectorHarry Hook
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleBalthazar Getty
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20011120

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4.8
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  • Top favourable review

    Balthazar Getty gives a poignant performance

    The 1990 version of the well-known, well-loved classic is told in vivid color and with exciting action sequences. Yet, what really made me love it was the performances of the young cast. They felt honest and real. I was especially moved by Balthazar Getty’s poignant portrayal of Ralph. He seemed like a fairly disciplined student and at the same time just a kid, thrown into a situation where he tried to do his best, as adults would have wanted. I sympathized with him, rooted for him, and cried with him when all seemed to be lost. His performance stayed on my mind for several days after I watched it. He has the rare ability to be simultaneously authentic and charming without precociousness. The other cast members were also impassioned: Chris Furrh did a good job progressing from an adventure seeker into a violent dictator. I wouldn’t want to be stuck on an island with that guy let alone in a helicopter. Even more affecting was Danuel Pipoly’s Piggy. Did anyone actually watch this movie without dying a little inside for the young voice of reason? Simon portrayed by James Badge Dale could have gotten more screen time; his important scene was not explained as well as I would have liked. The viewer was left to understand the meaning and magnitude of Simon’s discovery of the “Lord of the Flies”. If you have read the novel, then you know what it signifies, otherwise I don’t think the scene in the movie makes it clear. While I have read some criticisms of this movie stating that they just “let the boys do whatever they wanted” – I find that unfair. Having read the story days before watching it, I believe the filmmakers depicted the key points in the story with emotion, depth and credulity. I highly recommend this film—I think I’ll go watch it again.

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  • Top critical review

    Remake

    This DVD is a remake of an earlier film of the same title. Although entertaining, the original is far, far superior. Reading the novel is a must to fully comprehend the underlying theme conveyed by Golding, the author.

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  • Lord of the Flies

    Not exactly what I expected. But interested just the same. If this really happened to these boys. There wasn't much organization. But kids will be kids. Not my kind of movie.

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  • One of the most compelling classics ever made.

    Excellent movie. Brings the book to life. As a remake the only thing this version has over the original is that it's in color and the boys have better acting skills.

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  • I hadn't seen this movie in ages. Was happy to find the dvd at a fair price. Thank you once again!

    I hadn't seen this movie in ages. Was happy to find the dvd at a fair price. Thank you once again!

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  • Kids definitely need supervision

    Always love watching this movie. Kids will be kids!

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  • Classic story telling

    Follows novel and good character acting considering the cast were all children at the time.

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  • It's aighr

    It was made in 1990 so I guess it's a great 90's movie but for 2010's it ain't that good

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  • HUMANS AT THEIR WORST

    THIS MOVIE SHOWS HUMANITY IS QUESTIONABLE THAT COMPASSION IS A CHOICE NOT A GIVEN

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  • Lots and lots of flies.

    There were lots of flies.

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