Vagabond wrote:

"Bearing in mind that most of these arguments took place over the 'net, with all the potential mis-communications...

Yes. These people thought the movie was right-wing, and the book was left. They perceived the book as a satire and/or criticism of fascism, while they preceived the movie as an endorsement.

I can't tell you you pleased I am to encounter people who don't have that dichotomy in their thinking. Though I don't really think the movie was a ""piss-take."" Just a not very good adaptation.

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11 November - LEST WE FORGET

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