For example, when they run into a homeless man, they beat him up simply because they find it amusing and comical. The film is set in a dystopian Britain where a group of young gang members run around terrorizing anyone who gets in their path. The first forty-five minutes or so of “A Clockwork Orange” are a little out there and a little frustrating from a narrative perspective. There is always so much happening in his films, but everything is happening for a specific purpose. Kubrick is truly a genius when it comes to cinema. After watching it last night, I can’t wait to watch it again. I know from reading up on it, it was quite controversial and misunderstood, but it ended up gaining a cult following. This is the 50th anniversary of this Stanley Kubrick classic and, as a first-time viewer, I can’t imagine the impact it had on viewers when it first came out. The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella.Īs a film lover and someone who considers themselves well-versed in the world of cinema, I’m sad to report this was my first-time watching “ A Clockwork Orange.” I feel like no matter how many films you have seen, there are usually a dozen or so that have just slipped through the cracks.
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