I honestly don't understand the hate this film has been getting so far (both from critics and IMDb users). Yes, it's different in some ways from the book and the 1966 version, but what would be the point of remaking it if they didn't try anything new at all? So what does this version offer that the others don't? Superior acting (Michael Shannon is particularly good as usual), quality production design (it actually looks like a plausible future), and some pretty decent burning sequences (I found the ending to be fairly poignant as well). It may lack somewhat in philosophical depth, but there are definitely some solid attempts at it - this isn't a straightforward action flick by any means. Sure, you should definitely read the book, but maybe this film will whet some people's appetites for it if nothing else. I wouldn't say this hits a complete home run, but it's far from the disaster that some people seem to be making it out to be. Give it a chance - you may be pleasantly surprised as I was!
Review of Fahrenheit 451
