Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 5.0
Yet Another Kubrick Masterpiece.
This "review" is based upon my first viewing of the movie.If you have not seen beyond the first thirty minutes of this film then, yes, you have indeed witnessed a sadistic, nihilistic, grotesque piece of cinema. But for what purpose? Well, perhaps if you watched the entirety of the movie the reasoning would become more apparent. And don't forget, honest-to-God THINKING about what you witnessed is the most important part of watching the movie, not just recalling moving images or sounds.I don't want to ruin the viewing experience so I will only offer a hint towards understanding one of the film's many underlying themes. If you haven't seen the film, you may want to stop reading here and discover the meanings on your own.Note: there are many ways to decipher pretty much any particular theme in the movie. Pay heed to the relationships between and within the characters (institutions included) in regard to the following subjects: ego, morality, balance, power, and submission.Relate everything to honestly to yourself for some real fun.