Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 4.0
Lacks a greater message, but it's a good film
Basically A Clockwork Orange is about a future where caucasian teens (well supported by their parents and social workers) are for some reason into rape, murder, and "ultra-violence". If that makes no sense, don't worry, you'll be ushered into a world of slick style and costumes that makes you forget to ask questions and just ogle at the bizarre. And you know what? That's not all that bad a thing.Clockwork takes you on a sometimes wry, as when Alex, our horrific narrator so gently relates to us, and sometimes terrifying journey into crime and punishment, release and victim's revenge. There's even a little political plot, but it's the thinnest of them all. The film is mostly flash, visuals, and sheer theatrical characterization that's interesting if not unique.If there's one problem I have with it it's that there really isn't a point to the plot. There's no resolution, no change. It's fun to watch, for sure, but you learn diddly squat from where it takes you.