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1984 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

John Hurt (Actor), Richard Burton (Actor), Michael Radford (Director) Rated:
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Genre Science Fiction & Fantasy
Format Blu-ray, Subtitled
Contributor Anthony Benson, Andrew Wilde, Suzanna Hamilton, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, Cyril Cusack, John Hurt, Richard Burton, David Cann, George Orwell, Michael Radford, David Trevena See more
Language English
Runtime 110 minutes
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The definitive film adaptation of George Orwell’s prophetic literary classic, starring John Hurt and Richard Burton

This masterly adaptation of George Orwell’s chilling parable about totalitarian oppression gives harrowing cinematic expression to the book’s prophetic dystopia. In a rubble-strewn surveillance state where an endless overseas war props up the repressive regime of the all-seeing Big Brother, and all dissent is promptly squashed, a profoundly alienated citizen, Winston Smith (thrillingly played by John Hurt), risks everything for an illicit affair with the rebellious Julia (Suzanna Hamilton), defiantly asserting his humanity in the face of soul-crushing conformity.

Through vividly grim production design and expressionistically desaturated cinematography by Roger Deakins, Michael Radford’s 1984 conjures a bleak vision of postwar Britain as fascistic nightmare—a world all too recognizable as our own.

Director-Approved Special Edition Features

  • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Roger Deakins
  • Two scores: one by Eurythmics and one by composer Dominic Muldowney
  • New interviews with director Michael Radford and Deakins
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • And more
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This masterly adaptation of George Orwell’s chilling parable about totalitarian oppression gives harrowing cinematic expression to the book’s bleak prophetic vision. In a rubble strewn surveillance state where an endless overseas war props up the repressive regime of the all seeing Big Brother, and all dissent is promptly squashed, a profoundly alienated citizen, Winston Smith (thrillingly played by John Hurt), risks everything for an illicit affair with the rebellious Julia (Suzanna Hamilton) in a defiant assertion of humanity in the face of soul crushing conformity. Through vividly grim production design and expressionistically desaturated cinematography by Roger Deakins, Michael Radford’s 1984 conjures a dystopian vision of postwar Britain as fascistic nightmare—a world all too recognizable as our own. DIRECTOR APPROVED BLU RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Roger Deakins, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack • New interviews with director Michael Radford and cinematographer Roger Deakins • New interview with David Ryan, author of George Orwell on Screen • Behind the scenes footage • Trailer • PLUS: An essay by writer and performer A. L. Kennedy

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Michael Radford
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 110 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2019
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ The Criterion Collection
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QLNVTMV
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Snake Blocker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prophetic
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
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    Classic movie.
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  • Charles Cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Follows book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    I liked how the movie portrayed the book exactly. They covered all the material of the book. Visuals were as I pictures when reading.
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  • Andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Doubleplus-Good Version of The Dystopian Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
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    Outstanding 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four- the iconic and seminal novel that to this day is the definitive example future dystopia. Proletariat Winston and his comrade Julia live under the constant eye of Big Brother, a totalitarian oligarchy devoid of any privacy, pleasure, or individuality, their complicated repressed feelings lead them to secretly rebel- with brutal consequences. Director Michael Radford fully captures and conveys the complex themes of the novel in an effective, efficient and realistic manner. Wisely toning down the science-fiction futurism of other films, instead focuses on the police-state and nationalism, creating a completely recognizable crumbling urban landscape populated with exhausted and oppressed working class and the bureaucracy that keeps the propaganda cycle going. Unending wars, attacks on non-existent political scapegoats, a manipulated and censored news feed, and absolute control over every aspect of society- the food supply, people's sex lives, even a person's historical existence and suppression of all forms of freedom and expression- are all normalized. The particular focus on the gradual suppression and censorship of language is especially well done, in my opinion highlighting this fundamentally terrifying element of control is one of the film's greatest strengths. The great Roger Deakin's color-desaturated photography adds to the vivid palpably realistic depiction of a nightmarish, dead-end atmosphere where "Big Brother is watching". This Criterion Collection Blu-Ray contains several insightful interviews and two different scores (one by the Eurythmics). Compare with Terry Gilliam's Brazil, or the theocratic dystopia of The Handmaid's Tale. Excellent- and that's no doublethink !
    33 people found this helpful
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  • Ed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Big Brother is Worth Watching.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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    The Movie is Double Plus Good.
    Keep in mind it was made as a warning and Liberals used it for a blueprint. The DVD was superb quality, the incerts were informative and in the style of the film. It is the best adaptation of the book ive seen.
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  • K. M. Ray
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent adaptation of Orwell’s seminal novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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    First things first, I don’t feel the need to mention the film as anyone looking at this will likely have seen it and knows the quality of it, so I will speak of the presentation on the criterion disk.
    It’s criterion so not surprisingly the transfer is nothing short of incredible, likely better than the film looked in it’s original theatrical run.
    The soundtrack is faithfully reproduced in mono with both The Eurythmics and Muldowney soundtracks available. However if you’re looking for extensive extras or supplemental material you’re not gonna find that here, it’s relatively sparse when it comes to the extras, though the extras that are provided are very good, David Ryan’s piece on the history of 1984 in entertainment in particular is very insightful, having said that the film speaks for itself and is presented in the best possible manner on this Blu-ray.

    Having said all that I do find the frankly politically biased marketing of this 2019 Blu-ray, both on the cover and in the included written essay, comparing this film and novel to Trump and/or “Far right“ politics pretty damn ironic* since IMHO if any political sphere in the modern era encapsulates socialist dehumanization and a psychotic thirst for power and media control, highlighted by unconstitutional show trials, flat out lying to the public and a blatant hijacking of the justice system in general, it would definitely be the far left rather than the far right.

    But whatever, the novel and therefore the film know what they’re talking about and even though the viewer is free to interpret it as they wish I think they would be doing the author a great disservice if they refuse to at least Acknowledge that Orwell (a liberal socialist himself in his early years) was talking about rampant uncontrolled Socialism, not conservatism.

    * A previous reviewer suggested that perhaps this was done on purpose to highlight “double speak”, that’s possible I guess (and utterly hilarious if true), but I have my doubts.
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  • Phillip from SLC
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's easy to see why this film is a classic.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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    I first saw this movie when I was much younger (mid 20's) and found it to be weird. Now that I'm older and have learned a lot about social issues and politics along the way, I have an entirely new outlook on this film. This movie is very well made with a wonderful cast of actors who contribute greatly in this dystopian tale.
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  • Vining boy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than I remembered.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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    The movie was not only better than I remembered when it came out, but in this day and age……so prophetic! This is our future.
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  • J. Brillinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars A timely story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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    What happens in this film is a behind the veil look at totalitarianism, fascism, ultimately a suppression of free speech, free thought and descent which is essential for a free society to unite under a more common consensus. A devid and conquer strategy is being played out in the US in my opinion right now in order to create as much chaos as possible so the people will cry out for safety, relinquishiing what rights they have left for peace. I would recommend you study up on Fabean Socialism.
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  • IB Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars As Advertised
    Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2024
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    As Advertised
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  • Graeme Jenkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1984 - Region A - Oceania only
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2024
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    It is a thought crime to hack your DVD player as this disc won't play on Region B - Eurasia, unless you yield to the party. A book that should be read by everyone and a film to match it.
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  • Silvia Castillo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cumple
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 24, 2020
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    Eta bien
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  • 88Diesel88
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1984
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
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    Great version of George Orwell's book. Glad to finally find a copy of the movie on DVD!
    I would highly recommend this movie!
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  • John R.Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars DVD Criterion collection copy of 1984
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2023
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    Excellent criterion collection copy of the 1984 DVD
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