A work of art.

Rating: 10/10 (2 August 2007)

I'll start off by stating that it is rare that I write reviews for movies, but I feel inclined to do so for this one. I will start off by going over the films physical attributes: The film is mostly shot in dimmer lighting which, immediately gives the viewer a sense of discomfort. You feel right away that this society is not an enviable one before there is any significant dialog or action. However, to contrast the dim lighting, all colors are vibrant and all attention to physical detail is very vivid. The cinematography is beautiful and all scenes are shot to their maximum beauty. The explosions could not have been better captured and the easy-going portions of the film give a sense of comfort.
Now let's look at the film's content: There are those that state this film is derived from the book 1984. While there is certainly some influence from this novel, the plot and outcomes are all very different. That being said, I feel that one thing about this movie that makes it so great is that there are no exact outcomes. I will not give away specifics, as I have marked this review without spoilers.
I will conclude by stating that you need to go into this movie with the expectation that you will be seeing a classic. It is not extremely rich in action or violence. Sure, it has a fair share, but those who are going with the expectation that it will be a violent action movie will be disappointed (unless that is not what they wanted in the first place.)