Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 4.0
Powerful
"A Clockwork Orange" left me with many mixed feelings -- it was simultaneously a great movie and an unpleasant experience. Yet when I pondered these feelings with more depth, I realized that this was the true genius of the film -- it made me think more than any movie I had ever seen.Stanley Kubrick's social commentary is undoubtedly strange, which is why the film may repel some viewers. If one examines the themes behind the bizarre imagery, however, he/she is likely to appreciate the film much more. The film is crafted with great visual flair; the stunning direction and imagery is certainly not a fault of the film. I found the classical score effective but at times excessive. I believe some moments have much greater impact without music. The plot was never overly difficult to follow, although the thick English accents are at times difficult to decipher.Overall, this was a powerful film that forces the viewer to question society, even if does seem excessively strange at times and the barrage of imagery and music feel slightly overbearing at some points.