Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 3.0
Only for the open minded
Someone mentioned A Clockwork Orange is rather Orwellian and I tend to agree. It's a metaphorical, abstract movie in many ways. (I have not read the book). I can't truly tell if it has much depth in its undertones because they are clouded and inconsistent, unlike Orwell's 1984.What I got from this movie after seeing it, was that violence is bad, you reap what you sow. I don't particularly care for much of the buzz people surround with such films/books as this because in the case of A Clockwork Orange, it's quite over-rated.Stanley Kubrick may be a great director, and while I admit he did a good job of de-glorifying the violence, and that in some (only some) parts music was used well, I do not agree that this is a brilliant movie. It was mostly nonsensical and led nowhere. There wasn't much violence in it really, but if rape fascinates you, then I supposed parts of this movie will tickle your pickle.I did like Malcolm's acting. His commentary is amusing, his narration pulls you into his mind where he is not quite all there. Whether you like him or dislike him is your own opinion, but Malcolm's acting conveyed a sense of malice, cleverness, evil, and humour and blended it all together masterfully. I can't say much for the other 'actors' in the movie, especially the wheel-chair bound man who I found very irritating to watch and spoilt much of the movie.I give it 3 stars mainly for Malcolm's acting, and the fact that the movie explores some niche topics such as rape and social conditioning. Overall, not very entertaining, but if so-called 'critically acclaimed classics' such as this draw you in, then try it out.