This movie is one of the worst adaptations I have ever seen. It is very clear that neither the lead actors, nor the writers even understood the message Bradbury was trying to convey. All of the symbolism and themes from the novel were thrown out of the window, and a whole new and confusing story were put in its place. I understand if they want to make book to movie adaptations, but to completely trash a work of art is insulting, and frankly sacreligious.
As a side note: The whole premis of the book is the media's involvement in affecting the general population, whether it be by inciting action, by instilling fear, by controlling political beliefs and community morals/values. It's so ironic that this move was changed so much from the book, that it actually becomes an embodiment of the book's message.
As a side note: The whole premis of the book is the media's involvement in affecting the general population, whether it be by inciting action, by instilling fear, by controlling political beliefs and community morals/values. It's so ironic that this move was changed so much from the book, that it actually becomes an embodiment of the book's message.