Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Lord of the Flies'
- Rating: 4/5 stars
- Verdict: Under the watch of 'Adolescence' co-creator Jack Thorne, this new adaptation of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' is a stunningly crafted story of survival and savagery. Anchored by an exceptional young cast, only ill-judged stylistic choices blemish what is a gripping, unsettling cautionary tale told across four episodes.
- Where to watch: "Lord of the Flies" is on Netflix now
Like many Brits, I consider myself something of an expert when it comes to adaptation of William Golding’s seminal “Lord of the Flies.” The 1954 novel has been taught in U.K. schools for decades, with both the original 1963 movie adaptation (good, but a little dated) and the 1990 Americanized version (way too unfaithful to the book) regularly screened in classrooms.
