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 Rated 5 out of 5!
Greatest movie ever?
A clockwork orange, these simple words conger up images of a brilliant story, supurb acting, and stunning music. This by far my favorite movie ever since i rented it from wegmans years ago. I have since bought the dvd and it was one of the smartest decisions i’’ve ever made. When i first looked at the movie i had no idea what it was about, but that didn’’t stop me from watching it and it shouldn’’t stop you. Buy this dvd, you WON’’T be disappointed.- Rated 5 out of 5!
Unbelieveable Film!!!!
The story is set in a near future society that has unthinkable methods of crime and punishment. Alex ( Malcolm McDowell)is a man that loves to fight, rob, rape, and kill. However, his luck finally runs out and he is captured. While imprisoned, he undergoes treatment to render him " safe" to the world around him, which is refered to as a " Clockwork Orange". While Alex is made to look perfectly normal on the outside, he is crippled by reflex mechanisms beyond his control on the inside. This prevents him from committing any acts of violence whatsoever. After Alex’’s release, things go from bad to worse however, when his "cure" leaves him defenseless to the revenge of his victims. "A Clockwork Orange" is Stanley Kubrick’’s best film, and one of my favorite films overall. It is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again, and still be amazed everytime. I have never been as shocked as I was when I saw this film. The first 20 minutes involves two brutal beatings and an extremely graphic rape scene. It only gets more shocking from there on out. The story also offers a hilarious sense of irony. Alex is supposedly cured of all his afflictions, but is thrust back into a world of violence when forced to deal with his victims. The camera work used in this film is amazing, and the music is wonderful. All of the actors do an outstanding job in this film, but Malcom McDowell gives one of the most memorable performances ever as Alex. I have never experienced such a use of my emotions before when dealing with a fictional character. He will make you hate him and shock you with how he acts before he is captured. But then Alex makes you feel almost sorry for him with what he has to go through afterwards. Stanley Kubrick has made some great movies with "2001: A Space Oddesey", "Full Metal Jacket", "Barry Lyndon", "Paths of Glory", and "Dr. Strangelove...." In my opinion however, " A Clockwork Orange" is his best film. The overall story, acting, music, camera work, and truly shocking scenes set it apart from the rest. It is definately a must own, because it only gets better with repeated viewings. The DVD however, is very mediocre. The quality of the film itself is just above average, and there are no extras at all. - Rated 5 out of 5!
The Greatest Film In The History Of Cinema
Stanley Kubrick’’s Clockwork Orange, a stylish, disturbing masterpiece that shocks and delivers. A film that has no boundaries with its creative artistry and science fiction themes. One of a kind.
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