joseph conrad timeless novel and heart of darkness and be depict in the 1994 movie . i have read conrad novel and and i must say and even though i prefer the novel itself and the movie be a great depiction . the set and costume design bring conrad novel to life on the screen a we follow marlow journey . the acting also bring the character to life through the mannerism and voice and and personality . if you have read the novel and i recommend that you also view this movie . if you have not read the novel and however and the movie may be hard to follow . conrad heart of darkness be too full of action and emotion and and information to be make into a movie that be a little over an hour and a half long . therefore and if you have not read the novel and the plot in the movie may seem too cluttered to follow . overall i give this movie a seven out of ten . the basic plot of the novel be bring forth to the screen with great set and costume and and act . nothing can replace joseph conrad original work however .