Lord of the Flies (1990) Reviews

Lord of the Flies (1990)
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Harry Hook directed this second screen adaptation of William Golding's cult novel about a group of British schoolchildren who revert to savagery when marooned on a deserted island. The new adaptation replaces British school children with a group of American military cadets and instead of a shipwreck, their plane crashes into the sea. The children swim ashore onto an island and try to fend for themselves, with the only surviving adult wracked with fever and crazed with pain. As the children get the feel of the island, the group separates into two different camps: Ralph (Balthazar Getty) and his followers prefer to act civilized and want to expand their efforts toward finding a way off the island; on the other hand, Jack (Chris Furrh) and his band revert to painting their faces, carrying spears and exploiting the island for survival. When the chances for rescue become less and less likely, the two factions go to war with each other, with tragic results. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Balthazar Getty, Chris Furrh, (more)
Director(s):
Harry Hook
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Steven C.

This remake is more interested in being dramatic than in telling the story that it was based on. It's not a bad film, but the original is better.

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Scott P.

I thought this re-make of the original classic was excellent. It was not as true to the book as the original was, as they seem to have tried to Modernize and Americanize the time and settings a bit. Still, it was very well made, and the acting was terrific. Caution to adults with young children: the language gets a bit salty, but I think this actually made the film more realistic in a sense.

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Matthew Y.

Pretty good modernization and Americanization of the classic novel. Kids will probably enjoy this movie more than the black and white original.

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Michael R.

the book was very good but sad i really want to see the movie

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Randy H.

I didn't care for it.Not that interesting.

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Jacki F.

The older version was closer to the book. They made this version to modern and not accurate to the book. I know a movie can't be just like the book, but glow sticks is stretching it.. I say read the book instead of renting this movie.

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Catherine G.

My son read the book in his 9th grade english literature class. The book was interesting but the movie did not follow the book and was horrible. Perhaps the original version of this movie would be best.

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Kathleen R.

This movie was horrible. It barely followed the book and it was very slow throughout.

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Michael W.

It didnt really follow the book.

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David G.

this movie sucks

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    Steven C.

    This remake is more interested in being dramatic than in telling the story that it was based on. It's not a bad film, but the original is better.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Scott P.

    I thought this re-make of the original classic was excellent. It was not as true to the book as the original was, as they seem to have tried to Modernize and Americanize the time and settings a bit. Still, it was very well made, and the acting was terrific. Caution to adults with young children: the language gets a bit salty, but I think this actually made the film more realistic in a sense.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Matthew Y.

    Pretty good modernization and Americanization of the classic novel. Kids will probably enjoy this movie more than the black and white original.

    Yes   |   No

     
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