Saw A Clock Work Orange for the first time
10-18-04, 01:26 AM
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Saw A Clock Work Orange for the first time
I didnt know what this movie was about, just knew it was critcally acclaimed, when it started I was thinking I wouldnt like it, but gradually it grew on me and became one of the most thought provoking movies i've ever seen, its a great movie, we need more movies like this.
Easily a Cult Classic
Easily a Cult Classic
10-18-04, 01:51 AM
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Originally posted by joeydaninja
yeah, it's a movie that you might not like in the beginning, but the more you think about it, the more it sticks to your head.
yeah, it's a movie that you might not like in the beginning, but the more you think about it, the more it sticks to your head.
10-18-04, 02:04 AM
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That was sort of the point, that this guy was a shallow, useless person who wasn't doing anything with his life other than getting girls, stealing and getting into fights.
10-18-04, 03:10 AM
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and the great and troubling thing about the movie is that by the end we are actually rooting for Alex to go back to his old and murderous ways. Or at least I was.
A Bona Fide Masterpiece.
A Bona Fide Masterpiece.
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10-18-04, 09:11 AM
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I was never be able to fully enjoy Singing in the Rain again after seeing A Clockwork Orange.
Most Kubrick's films take a few viewings to fully appreciate the masterful way he told a story.
Most Kubrick's films take a few viewings to fully appreciate the masterful way he told a story.
10-18-04, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by nightmaster
This movie took awhile to grow on me as well. Disturbing as hell.
This movie took awhile to grow on me as well. Disturbing as hell.
10-18-04, 11:43 AM
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And the book is awesome, too (even better than the movie, IMO). Reading through it is like learning a different language.
And the book is awesome, too (even better than the movie, IMO). Reading through it is like learning a different language.
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10-19-04, 01:59 AM
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I've heard that theres a newer cut of the movie that adds a ending where the main character is a father is this true?
I've heard that theres a newer cut of the movie that adds a ending where the main character is a father is this true?
10-19-04, 11:51 PM
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I love the book. It's certainly a unique experience, but it's a really good read and very rewarding when you realize about halfway through that you're almost reading another language.
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I love the book. It's certainly a unique experience, but it's a really good read and very rewarding when you realize about halfway through that you're almost reading another language.
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I took a quick look and found this dictionary
10-20-04, 12:53 AM
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Originally posted by joeydaninja
yeah, it's a movie that you might not like in the beginning, but the more you think about it, the more it sticks to your head.
yeah, it's a movie that you might not like in the beginning, but the more you think about it, the more it sticks to your head.
10-20-04, 08:07 AM
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When I read the book decades ago there was a glossary in the back which was very helpful. I found myself referring to it in the beginning and gradually looking at it less and less as I picked up the "language." My understanding is the glossary is not included in current editions.
10-21-04, 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by caligulathegod
No, there's a chapter in the book that was never in the American printings that was in the English printings. It was restored a few years ago.
No, there's a chapter in the book that was never in the American printings that was in the English printings. It was restored a few years ago.
10-21-04, 08:55 AM
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I was lucky enough to attend a screening a couple years ago with Malcolm McDowell in attendance. He gave a great Q&A after the movie which was very interesting. An unforgettable evening.
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Originally posted by das Monkey
I love the book. It's certainly a unique experience, but it's a really good read and very rewarding when you realize about halfway through that you're almost reading another language.
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I love the book. It's certainly a unique experience, but it's a really good read and very rewarding when you realize about halfway through that you're almost reading another language.
das
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The beginning of the film is just as good as the rest in its own right, thanks to Kubrick. Whenever I hear "The Thieving Magpie" all I can picture are those first brutal crimes... and how well they were choreographed with the music. I especially like the sequence when Alex walks with his Droogs before he disciplines them, in slow motion.
One of my favorite elements of this movie is the narration, which is genius.
One of my favorite elements of this movie is the narration, which is genius.
