Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 5.0
''A master piece oh my brothers''
Number one, some people seem argue this film is'sickening'. Well, if you actually understood the political andpersonal meaning behind the story then you would realise Burgess' intent in sickening the viewer/reader. (And despite the films age and its lack of superficial special effects it does, through dramatic close up's and masterful music)in order to get his argument of social freedom over political restraint. The original book is based on the rape of Anthony Burgess' wife, yet despite this Burgess and Kuberick manages to hypnotise the reader/viewer into feeling sympathy for Alex and hatred toward the oppressive government.The second argument you hear is that of 'I cant understand it'. Welly welly welly, go and read the book then. The whole point of the invented teenage language and sereal dress is to mask the violence Alex and his droogs manifest. Ok this idea does not travel well onto screen but youve got to admit it is very well acted and anyone who has read the book will appreciate it.Finally to anyone who is thinking of watching the film, do so it is brillaint especially in the cinema (The DVD version is also good). Although I would suggest you read the book first to appreciate the full meaning of the NASDAT language and fututistic setting. Not to mention the books ending is better by far and its violence more shocking. END