Updated to 1970s London, this faithful adaptation of Herman Melville's classic follows a young accounting clerk rebelling against his employer by responding to demands to do work by saying, "I prefer not to." This is carried on ad absurdum until the office is in chaos because the other employees must do Bartleby's work. His boss is unable to fire or help him and eventually has him placed in a mental hospital. Paul Scofield (A Man for All Seasons), John McEnery (The Duellists)... (Full plot summary below)
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Updated to 1970s London, this faithful adaptation of Herman Melville's classic follows a young accounting clerk rebelling against his employer by responding to demands to do work by saying, "I prefer not to." This is carried on ad absurdum until the office is in chaos because the other employees must do Bartleby's work. His boss is unable to fire or help him and eventually has him placed in a mental hospital. Paul Scofield (A Man for All Seasons), John McEnery (The Duellists) and Thorley Walters (TV's "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy") star in this impeccably mounted study of employment, insanity, and the rigors of everyday life from one of literature's most acclaimed geniuses.
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| User ReviewDonatella MThis film is probably an aquired taste. The frustrations of working with a colleague who "preferes not to"! It's quite sad really... Don't watch it when you want a "mood lifter". |
| User ReviewErin MIf you don't care for this film, chances are that I'll have you arrested...AS A TRESPASSER!! Whether it's the incomprehensibly awesome "Wall Street" set, the wonderfully scrivened script, or No cast information available's performance, there's just so much to love! This film is one of a kind. Don't believe me? Take a peak at the "more like this" thing. Unfortunately, this review is not all ginger snaps and sunshine. Apparently every single one of my "friends" would prefer not to see this film. Consequently, I would prefer not to admit that I have any friends. |
| User ReviewSimon TPaul Scofield is excellent but the main character is both sad and a dullard and you quickly lose patience with him and the story. |
