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Originally Posted by FryeDwight
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971). Some of the previous posts inspired me to watch this again. One of Kubrick's best, although it drags towards the end. Amazing work by John Alcott/Walter Carlos and Malcolm is very engaging in what have must been a difficult role. Oddly, as older, find lots of it quite funny...Alex's reunion with his droogs, his disciplining them and the scene with his parents and their border.
Back in 1971, this and STRAW DOGS were heartily condemned for the violence, but find CO to have a more choreographed feel (although "Surprise Visit" is so perverse) while SD has a more gritty sadistic edge to it.
Obviously not for everyone, but should be seen at least once. ****1/2
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I really think Walter Carlos music makes this film work in quite a few scenes. Fascinating film, with very artfull direction shots.
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Originally Posted by Repo'd
I watched this for the first time just this Monday and thought it was charming, with some pretty slick werewolf FX and a fun cast. Gary Busey really was perfect for the role of Uncle Red.
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Originally Posted by SerialKiller
Silver Bullet is one of my favorites. I watch it every year. 
Exorcist II:The Heretic 2/10. I'm sad this is part of Richard Burton's filmography. |
I'm odd-man out with Silver Bullet. I never liked it. It always came off illogical & disjointed, with some bizarre over-acting to me. = (
Exorcist II:The Heretic ... most disappointing movie I ever saw. Although I liked the weird scene where the chic was spinning this thing that killed all the locost.
