1984

Based on the famous George Orwell novel, this movie is more about concepts and theories about freedom and thought. The movie tries to clarify the abstract concept of freedom and tries to give it a form.

The society in the movie is governed by the IngSoc, a totalitarian institution, headed by the 'Big Brother'. The protagonist, John Hurt, is a writer who has views of his own which he can't share with anyone else. He meets a girl, and they have a passionate affair. But all this is outlawed under the new laws, where any kind of thought and opinions are banned! The guy and the girl are caught. But the movie doesn't end there. The captive protagonist is used as an example to show that under extreme circumstances, a person may be convinced to see what he should and not what he actually does. And there lies the fallacy of freedom. Freedom is when a person might speak what he thinks. But what if he has to think what someone else says he should.

The movie is very well made. The scenes are elaborate and the acting is impeccable. The story might not be that enthralling but the concepts and thoughts portrayed in the movie make it attractive.

IMDb Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087803/