Brave New World

Name: Brave New World
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: 180 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Julie Cobb, Bud Cort, Keir Dullea, Ron O'Neal, Marcia Strassman

1980Dir. Burt Brinckerhoff3h 0m

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Runtime3h 0m

Released1980

DirectorBurt Brinckerhoff

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Brave New World (1980) is a curious blend of drama and science fiction, exploring the clash between individualism and societal control. Burt Brinckerhoff's direction creates a stark contrast between the primitive upbringing of the protagonist, played with earnestness, and the sterile, oppressive futuristic world he enters. The pacing is deliberate, allowing for those moments of introspection that Shakespeare's works evoke. It's interesting how the practical effects, though not groundbreaking, aid in world-building, enhancing the chilling atmosphere of conformity. The performances, especially from the lead, carry an emotional weight that reflects the tension between personal freedom and societal expectations. Overall, it's a thought-provoking adaptation that might not get the recognition it deserves.

Adaptation of Aldous Huxley's novelExplores themes of individuality vs. conformityFeatures practical effects for world-building