Amidst a nuclear war, a plane carrying a group of schoolboys crash lands on a deserted island. With no adult survivors, the boys are forced to fend for themselves. At first they cooperate, but when the they split into two separate camps -- one led by the pragmatic Ralph and the other by militaristic Jack -- their society falls into disarray, leading to a disturbing examination of human nature and a chilling conclusion..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 92 minutes
✓ Genre: Thriller, Adventure, Drama
✓ Stars: James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman
✓ Director: Lewis M. Allen, Gerald Feil, Gerald Feil, William Golding, Peter Brook
The Lord of the Flies (1963) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Lord of the Flies (1963) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Lord of the Flies (1963) is staring with James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Lewis M. Allen, Gerald Feil, Gerald Feil, William Golding, Peter Brook juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.