12-10-2007, 09:15 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
|
A Clockwork Orange
There a bunch of times I've almost rented this and then I chicken out everytime.
I hear that unless you don't want to feel upset, gross and disturbed afterwards to stay far away from it. Am I just a chicken? Are the fears unfounded or is the movie really as messed up as most tell me it is. For those who've seen it,,,what are your opinions on this movie?
__________________
Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'. |
12-10-2007, 09:17 PM | #2 | |
Assistant to the Regional Manager
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The Orgasmatron
Posts: 24,338
|
Quote:
__________________
Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα |
|
12-10-2007, 09:18 PM | #3 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 9,483
|
Quote:
Kubrick's imagery is masterful. I keep forgetting that many have not seen this movie, which is why I get so few responses when I post references to ultraviolence, milk bars, droogs, and the old in-out-in-out.
__________________
Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte |
|
12-10-2007, 09:40 PM | #4 | |
Senior Member
|
Quote:
__________________
Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'. |
|
12-10-2007, 11:03 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
|
|
12-10-2007, 11:08 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 9,483
|
The book is better, yes.
As for "disturbing," I dont know. I found the themes to be dark, but interesting. Alex's descent from violence/sex/anarchy to institutional compliance is pretty interesting. There are some scenes that are somewhat graphic, but by today's standard, pretty tame. 1. Beating up a homeless guy with clubs. 2. Breaking into a house and raping a woman while singing "Singing in the Rain" 3. Being brainwashed to abhor violent behavior A lot of it may seem like mishmash to you because the chracters speak "Droogspeak," which sounds almost like a drug-influenced Russian dialect. They hang out a milk bar and drink drug-laced warm milk. They also wear bowler hats and white diapers. Check it out. But not one for the kids, no.
__________________
Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte |
Bookmarks |
|
|