For those who have not yet read the book, I wouldn't recommend the movie. I imagine that if I had not read the book first, the movie would have appeared to me as dull, confusing, and ultimately pointless. The genius use of literary and rhetorical elements are almost completely lost in the movie. To those who have read and enjoyed the book, and also wish to see the film, then I would say to go ahead. But without the interest of seeing the movie, I don't think it necessary to take the time. In my opinion, the movie was still a bit dull, even having read the book. The movie was okay overall, but a few aspects deviated from the novel and were changed just enough such as the fact that Marlow's loyalty to Kurtz pretty much made no sense, being that in the film they did not meet until Marlow found Kurtz sick and going insane in the African jungle. You'd think that they could fit in all details and scenes in a film adapted from a book with only 74 pages. Kurtz's fiancée at the end is emotionless, as is the movie overall. It lost all of the emotion and intrigue that captivates readers of the novel. I'd suggest just sticking to the book, especially if you are expecting some great adaption of the book.
Review of Heart of Darkness
