Mariah Murphy English P.3 1/19/09 Book Report Section I George Orwell’s novel 1984 is one of the greatest depictions any writer has ever made about the future of government. Although his visualizations have not been entirely accurate, he voiced an incredibly deep and thought provoking opinion about the world that we live in. 1984 as a movie would be a great accomplishment for the industry because of the story’s message, popularity, and critical acclaim. Even though the plot of 1984 has already been set, the making of this film would be a struggle. The complexity of the story would be hard to reproduce for many directors. The best director for this film would have to be Ron Howard. His directorial diversity and understanding of actors (being one himself) would lend itself well to making this film. He has continually shined with his psychological dramas (A Beautiful Mind), and would fit the role as director perfectly. The main actors in this movie would be hard to choose, but I believe that I have found the perfect trio. Adrien Brody would best play Winston, the main character of the novel. Winston’s fragility and confusion would be easy for Brody to depict, being a man who has many times found himself in these types of roles (The Pianist, The Jacket). His physical appearance also fits Winston’s character; an awkward and lonely feeling citizen of Oceania. Winston’s love interest also plays a huge role in the novel. Her existence ignites Winston’s journey against the Party, and that is why Angelina Jolie is perfect for the role. Her strong sexuality and intelligence matches Julia’s character completely, and would give viewers a better understanding of Winston’s decision to plot against the Party and make a better life for himself. Edward Norton would best play Big Brother, perhaps the most important character of the book. Although Winston and Big Brother never engage in any type of contact, Winston is haunted by the image of Big Brother throughout his life....