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Catch-22→Catch-22
Joseph Heller·1970·Director: Mike Nichols
70%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.6
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin, Art Garfunkel
The Book
Set on a fictional Italian island during World War II, bombardier Yossarian tries every trick he can to avoid flying more missions. The only way out is to be insane, but asking to leave proves you're not.
The Film
During World War II, a U.S. Army Air Force bombardier tries to avoid flying dangerous missions by proving he is insane, but the contradictory military rules make escape impossible. The story exposes the absurdity and paradoxes of war and bureaucracy.
Key Differences
The film condenses many of the novel's subplots and characters. Some of the novel's dark humor and narrative complexity are simplified. The film ends more straightforwardly, omitting some of the book's ambiguous and cyclical elements.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film captures the central themes but loses much of the novel's depth and complexity, making it better to read the book first for full appreciation. The adaptation is entertaining but simplified.
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