Release: Nineteen Eighty-Four - Part One

 

Nineteen Eighty-Four - Part One

Genre: Sci-Fi

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Writer: Meirad Tako

Based on the novel by George Orwell

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Javier Bardem, Saoirse Ronan, David Morse, Elden Henson, Eric Stonestreet, Lukas Haas, Diedrich Bader, Melanie Lynskey

Budget: $70,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $94,912,008

Foreign Box Office: $102,880,186

Total Profit: $32,000,060

Reaction: This strong profits this one earned makes for two successful George Orwell novel adaptations in one season for writer Meirad Tako and it gives the studio its 8th profitable film in its last 10 releases.

“A good performance from Cillian Murphy helps with the pacing issues that this film has. Should it have been a two-parter or should we have just gotten through all of Orwell’s 1984 at once? Not a bad adaptation but I just think it would have been better if we finished the story here.” - Robert Clapton, The New York Times

"Nineteen Eighty-Four - Part One presents a visually striking adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian classic. Cillian Murphy delivers a riveting performance as Winston, while director Darren Aronofsky captures the bleakness and paranoia of Orwell's universe. Javier Bardem’s O'Brien and Saoirse Ronan’s Julia add depth to the oppressive narrative. While the film immerses the audience in a world devoid of hope, its dense narrative and philosophical themes require keen engagement. Nineteen Eighty-Four - Part One is a thought-provoking interpretation that resonates despite its occasional inaccessibility." - Paul Ontkean, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"In this film, while the production values and the dedication of both the writer and director are evident, the pacing leaves much to be desired. Despite knowing that this is only half of the story, I found myself struggling to stay engaged. Several scenes drag on unnecessarily, while others are too brief to adequately convey important details. Although Murphy delivers a solid performance, his presence often feels lacking, leaving his character underdeveloped in almost every scene. It felt more world building not enough personal story." - Jim Kent, Log Cabin Democrat

Rated R for disturbing violent content and some sexual material