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Faced with the certainty of starvation if they remain disorganised
they elect Ralph (James Aubrey) as leader. A pig is located,
killed and barbecued over a fire, which is started with the
aid of Piggy's (Hugh Edwards) glasses.
With hunger alleviated a number of the boys led by a contender
for the leadership rebel against Ralph's authority and depose
him.
When anarchy rules the veneer of civilization peels from
the group and they revert to tribal clans, body paint and
savagery.
This disturbing production is part of the creative burst
of 1960's British filmmaking exemplified by Peter Watkins',
'Wargame' and Ken Russell's, 'Elgar'.
A low budget and amateur actors are unimportant. It's the
story and the way it's told that are the key; grainy monochrome
and handheld cameras are part of the style.
Director Peter Brook adapted William Golding's chilling novel
using a cast of schoolboys (very few of whom had even been
in a school play) and isolating them on an island, near Puerto
Rico, for their summer holidays.
He manages to coax some very convincing performances from
his young talent; aided by a strong storyline, a real location
and the familiar game of cowboys and Indians.
Lord of the Flies is a movie to be watched in one of those
leisure spaces when you feel like something 'meaty'.
It will cause you to think about it… long after.
Conclusion: Movie 85% Extras - 10%
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