A clockwork orange?

Question

has anyone seen it, what did you think of it?

Answer 1

For a long time, I would have said that "A Clockwork Orange" was my favorite film of all time. Now, I'm not so sure that I'd be so adamant about putting it #1, but it's always and forever going to be in my Top Ten.

As always with Kubrick, the film is magnificent to look at; the design elements of this imagined future are brilliant, as is the cinematography. The violence of the film (particularly the big gang fight and the scene where Alex beats up his fellow gang member Dim) has a beautiful, balletic quality to it, and is set to a great classical music score, augmented by Walter Carlos' electronic sounds.

Ultimately -- and this becomes considerably clearer if/when you read Anthony Burgess' novel from which the film was adapted -- it's a story about the absolute value of free will, and about importance of ensuring it, even if it sometimes results in societal menaces like Alex.

It's a difficult film for a lot of people to watch. I've been in audiences on more than one occasion where people have walked out angrily -- usually during the rape sequence early on in the picture. While I can understand how some of these images can be upsetting, I think it's unfortunate that these folks miss Kubrick's ultimate message, which is considerably more profound...and troubling.

Answer 2

I have the movie but haven't watched it for quite some time. It's definitely strange and provokes some interesting thoughts. I've seen the play but it was rather censored compared to the movie, I'm not sure why. To me, most people had either seen the movie or read the book and knew what to expect so why bother censoring it?

The language used I found very creative. In a way it's like trying to decipher a Shakespearean play. Now that I think about it the language used wasn't far off predicting the language used of the future. Today the slang words people use, the different pronunciations of words or new words created altogether make English almost a new language we all have to relearn.

This isn't a movie for everyone that's for sure.

Answer 3

Seen it several times. It is definitely not a film for the faint of heart. While some of the scenes are disturbing (there's a reason this was one of Entertainment Weekly's top 25 most controversial films of all time), it makes a point about violence in society and what can/ should be done to prevent it which is as relevant today as it was when the movie was released.

Answer 4

"I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain...."

I think it is a sight and sound extravaganza.

It is about a young man who enjoys life to the fullest in a rather hedonistic no hold barred manner. He gets betrayed by his urges and is given the opportunity to purge himself or them. The only problem is that he is only a symptom of the much larger sociological problem. In other words, he is not alone in his behavior.

So when he is released back into society, a society he once flourished in, he is attacked by society for not being hedonistic enough.

In the end society has to reward him for having been a hedon.

So, the moral of the story should be be careful what you wish for, for you never know what consequences may arise.

Answer 5

Ive seen it, I think its way too hyped up, Stanley Cubrick is a weirdo artsy fartsy director, the movie sucked!
And so did Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas it, made me sick watching both these movies, but for some reason, people just think their amazing.

Answer 6

One of my favorites!

Once you get past the slang being used, you'll really get into it!

If you look at Malcolm McDowell today, you'll find it hard to believe this was the guy who played Alex. He started looking really old sometime in the 80s.

With the exception of H.G. Wells in "Time After Time", he hasn't had any good roles since.

Answer 7

Seen it and loved it....very dark. It makes you think: Was Alex better off before the government "cured" him? The movie def makes you think. I like movies that actually make you use your brain *not that I'm not a sucker for brain dead comedy, cuz I'm guilty there as well* :)

Answer 8

it's a very fudged up movie. I do love the movie, however, unless it takes a lot to be offended, I don't recomend watching it. Lots of violence, lots of raping. However it does show a lot of social commentary, as does all of Stanley Kubrick's movies

Answer 9

When it came out; there were people puking in the aisles of theaters..It is pornography in the truest sense .. This business of banning sex and glorifying violence in this country never ceases to amaze me. Trust me; more people have sex than cut up there neighbors or(in the case of CO)kick old people to death(among many other things)...
Blah!

Answer 10

haven't seen it but read part of the book and it was kinda creepy but it relly made u think about the power the gov. has and how far they can take it.