Movie Reviews

Runner · Post by **Runner** » February 7th, 2005, 1:13 pm

Terry Welshan wrote:
I tried to warn you.

I know, I learn slow. I felt obligated to watch it though. Not knowing what the hell everyones talking about sucks.

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » February 7th, 2005, 2:48 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:Clockwork Orange is required viewing for all DEPs.

Brilliant idea bro.

Shallow Grave · Post by **Shallow Grave** » February 7th, 2005, 3:13 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote: Oh by the way, I've invited all DEPs to briefly review "Clockwork Orange"
and they seem to be under the dangerously misguided impression that I didn't require a response.

Ranger Kilted Heathen, here is my review of "Clockwork Orange"

One of the themes of Clockwork Orange is that people must be given the freedom to choose their own behavior. The government cannot cure crime. Removing a criminalâ€™s free will to commit violent acts will result in a fascist state rather than a peaceful utopia. While rape, murder, assault and other violent behaviors are deplorable, they will always be present in a society that allows its citizens the freedom to behave in whatever manner they choose. There are many parallels between the society in â€œClockwork Orangeâ€

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » February 7th, 2005, 5:54 pm

What...the...fuck?
You've been hanging around that college again haven't you?

IroningBoy · Post by **IroningBoy** » February 7th, 2005, 6:44 pm

Haven't Seen Clockwork orange yet, gonna rent it later this week

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » February 7th, 2005, 7:08 pm

IroningBoy, PM sent.

Eleven X-Ray · Post by **Eleven X-Ray** » February 7th, 2005, 8:13 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:So...not wanking material then?

Oh by the way, I've invited all DEPs to briefly review "Clockwork Orange"
and they seem to be under the dangerously misguided impression that I didn't require a response.

Ranger Kilted Heathen,
I watched "Clockwork Orange" and thought it was a pretty good flick. As far as I could tell the main message was that people cannot be controlled in a society like ours without taking away freedom and basic human nature, and instead of trying to rehabilitate criminals we should just kill the fuckers.

ANGRYCivilian · Post by **ANGRYCivilian** » February 9th, 2005, 12:14 pm

Who's going to go see Ringu 2? I saw a big ass poster for it in the theater.

Oh yeah, I...um...saw...The Wedding Date; and no, not all by my fuckin' self. That Will&Gayce bitch has one fucked-up nose, and no titties.

Grumble and Grunt · February 9th, 2005, 4:42 pm

Clockwork Orange:

Kubrick changed from the theme of the book I think. The book indicated an essentially violent society with the droogs being symptomatic.

The movie indicated the droogs as more of a cause of the violence and society being their victims.

The most telling part is the reprogramming and its consequence when the old droogs/new cops beat up their former leader. A knee jerk reaction on the part of society by "curing" Mr. MacDowell led to his being unable to defend himself. While he may or may not of deserved it, society essentially created another victim by making MacDowell abhor violence. It seems analagous to the UK taking away law abiding citizens' ability to bear arms (and most LEOS) they fall victim to those who don't play by the rules. Passivism in the face of overt violence will not discourage it.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » February 9th, 2005, 4:45 pm

Keep it comin'!

Vee · Post by **Vee** » February 9th, 2005, 4:48 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:Keep it comin'!

Ranger Kilted Heathen, I have not seen "A Clockwork Orange" for many years.

I do however watch "A Clockwork Orgy" on occasion though.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » February 9th, 2005, 4:50 pm

I knew you would be the first to come up with that one! :D

Vee · Post by **Vee** » February 9th, 2005, 4:56 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:I knew you would be the first to come up with that one! :D

Need a review of this one too?

Jamacee · Post by **Jamacee** » February 11th, 2005, 10:29 pm

Has anyone else seen Ong-Bak yet? It's only in limited release so it may not be available everywhere but... if you get the chance...

...wow. Best fight scenes ever in a movie, hands down. None of that wire-fu crap, just pure mayhem. Tony Jaa (the main actor) is Bruce Lee and then some. I don't think I've ever had this much fun at the movies... it's worth the 8 bucks for sure!