A
Clockwork Orange
(1971):
Synopsis – A young asshole goes too far one day and
ends up tossed in the slammer. He then undergoes an experimental procedure which
turns the tables, making him the victim for a change.
Starring - Malcolm McDowell, I'm sure there are other famous people
in the movie, but really it's a Malcolm McDowell vehicle.
I like Stanley
Kubrick movies, but sometimes I don’t get what the hell I’m seeing when I am
seeing it. This happened to me the first time I saw The Shinning. I
remember putting the DVD from Netflix into my DVD player, watching it, and then
wondering what the big freaking deal was. I have since watched it again (on the
big screen which was amazing) and a few other Kubrick films, and now have a good
grasp on how amazing a director he really was. Naturally, not having seen A
Clockwork Orange, I set my expectations high when I added it to the April
list. Now that I’ve seen it… I’m honestly at a lost. I’d love to immediately
say that I loved it and it’s another masterpiece from Kubrick, but in reality I
didn’t really get it. If it’s solely a commentary upon society, then sure, I
can probably eke out some understanding if I put some homework into it. But as
a rule, I don’t think movies should make you work for appreciation like that.
So on a later date I will give this another try, but right now I feel like I am
grasping at straws trying to find the majesty.
What I Liked:
-As with any
Stanley Kubrick movie, I got to experience some pretty great visuals.
-Malcolm McDowell
is of course amazing. You hate his character; you have to because he is so despicable.
Yet there is still that little love you have for him. He is rotten to the core,
but he seems so intelligent in his rottenness. This is a movie that is served
very well by its voice-over.
What I Didn’t
Like:
-I don’t know why
this is a problem for me, but I didn’t like that I couldn’t get any sort of grip
on what kind of world they lived in. It’s a place where gangs seem to be able
to rape and pillage as they seem fit, yet there is some sort of law enforcement
and punishment system. Oooooooooo, I am getting something! Nope, there it goes.
-As I said, there
are some great visuals in the movie, but what I wanted was to be blown away. I
wasn’t, like I had been with The Shinning or 2001. This might
change after a rewatch, but I can’t be sure, and that makes me sad.
What I Hated:
-Nada
Verdict:
Chance are if you
know about this movie you know if it’s something you are going to want to
watch. It’s pretty good. I wish I had more to say.
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