I think that it is a slightly overrated film but I still really like it. There are just some inredible scenes and images that just stay with you. Its an iconic film and many coinsider it one of the greatest so yea you should check it out. Just be warned that the first time you watch it you may not really understand what the main charactor and his friends is saying and it could get confusing b/c of the odd narrative and slang they use.
Go for it. You've probably seen worse visuals in your life in gory movies, though I think A Clockwork Orange is very disturbing. It is a fantastic movie, however. It's one of my favorites. The book is phenomenal too.
ive seen a couple scenes on youtube such as the one where he kills the woman with a statue penis (lol wtf) and when he rapes the guys wife in front of her.
Its a dobby bit of fun. You have to like pony, that is, understand that starry Kubrick was too focused on showcasing the ultra-violence and the groodies and the in-out-in-out. He doesn't tell Alex's raskazz, that is story, as dear old Burgess had intended it. It can enjoyable but I'd very much recommend the novel over it.
Its a dobby bit of fun. You have to like pony, that is, understand that starry Kubrick was too focused on showcasing the ultra-violence and the groodies. He doesn't tell Alex's raskazz, that is story, as dear old Burgess had intended it. It can enjoyable but I'd very much recommend the novel over it.foxhound_fox
I saw the movie first, after reading the book I wanted more nadsat in the movie.
I saw the movie first, after reading the book I wanted more nadsat in the movie.wemhim
It used to be one of my favourite films but after reading the novel I kind have lost all respect for Kubrick because he literally raped, like all good droogs do, Burgess's masterpiece.
ive seen a couple scenes on youtube such as the one where he kills the woman with a statue penis (lol wtf) and when he rapes the guys wife in front of her.kbubba92
Don't worry, I saw a snuff film when I was 12(Using the loose definition guys), NOT purposely, so don't worry. And this is why I never give advice.....
[QUOTE="wemhim"]I saw the movie first, after reading the book I wanted more nadsat in the movie.foxhound_fox
It used to be one of my favourite films but after reading the novel I kind have lost all respect for Kubrick because he literally raped, like all good droogs do, Burgess's masterpiece.I still liked the movie a lot. But it does miss a lot from the book. I mean, no cancers!
I think one of the main problems with the film is it does glorify rape and violence (while the novel shows the reader why Alex was wrong), Kubrick is that kind of guy, he sacrificed the literary integrity of the novel for styIe.
I think one of the main problems with the film is it does glorify rape and violence (while the novel shows the reader why Alex was wrong), Kubrick is that kind of guy, he sacrificed the literary integrity of the novel for styIe.foxhound_fox
That's true, Kubrick did the same with the Shining I heard(I don't know much about the book, so I wouldn't know), although I thought it was interesting(A Clockwork Orange) to see a different style for both. I thought they both had a different type of theme behind them, the movie obviously a little more negative. I thought the ending worked for the movie though, in the book, the 21st chapter seemed to be a fine conclusion, but something about the movie and it ending with the 21st chapter doesn't seem right. Even though they could've just gone straight to a film adaption of the 21st chapter right where the movie ended, in my opinion, the ending for the movie felt more appropriate. Where as for the book, the 21st chapter fit in right. I dunno.
The movie is a classic, I've only seen it once but I think I need to dig it up and watch it again!gotcha455
I suggest you don't, the second time I watched it, even before reading the novel, it lost a lot of its effect. Just leave it at once and remember it fondly.
[QUOTE="gotcha455"]The movie is a classic, I've only seen it once but I think I need to dig it up and watch it again!foxhound_fox
I suggest you don't, the second time I watched it, even before reading the novel, it lost a lot of its effect. Just leave it at once and remember it fondly.Kubrick gets better with age, fool!
I have to agree with the people who say that Kubrik's movie is excellent. But you should also read the book by Anthony Burgess. It's definitely better than the movie since you get much deeper character development and a more balanced pathos that doesn't focus solely on violence.
Once you read the book, you may find yourself thinking of many OT posters as a clockwork orange.
I have to agree with the people who say that Kubrik's movie is excellent. But you should also read the book by Anthony Burgess. It's definitely better than the movie since you get much deeper character development and a more balanced pathos that doesn't focus solely on violence.
Once you read the book, you may find yourself thinking of many OT posters as a clockwork orange.
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Don't forget to get the version with the 21st chapter btw!
It was a good movie. I'm reading to book now, and it goes into more detail and overall feels better, but the movie is good in its own right. If rape or violence bother you, avoid it...
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