You’re right, it’s over hyped. You’re right, the plot’s fairly straightforward and feels like it was written by a grad student. What makes it special is that it’s a departure from whatever else that typically comes out from Bollywood, and also from non-Bollywood films that capture India. I can point out at least three things that are original — the story, the music (it’s actually groundbreaking), and the cinematography, in parts.
I’m curious, what constitutes a good film review? I ask this because most of the reviews I read spend about 75% of their time discussing what exactly happened in the movie. Here’s a sample review (random sample):
http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_template.php?identifier=785
Why do they do that?
The readers of the review have either seen the movie, or are considering seeing it. For the latter, I imagine it makes sense to describe why he/she should see/not see the movie, and not what the movie contains. For the former, I’d like to understand the reviewer’s critical opinion on why you thought the film was good/bad. Doing so improves my own ability to review films critically and impartially.
Acting, Directing, Cinematography, Sound etc — isn’t a careful analysis of these more meritorious than a splurge of spoilers?
>> Kubrick and Burgess both wanted this cad’s story to be told from his point of view, for us to get into his head and see for ourselves how twisted he had allowed himself to become.
Well, it’s not like he had a universe of intractable point of views to choose from. And what’s to say that other views, or a mixture of views wouldn’t have been more effective?
>> Now, why is this movie such a big deal? On an immediate, superficial level, of course the violence that’s exacted by and against Alex, and its stylization, are what would jump to mind.
It’s a stylization. An unusual one, okay. But cool? Why?
But perhaps upon my own third viewing 10 years ago, I began to realize that this story strikes at the heart of what separates humanity from the rest of the world’s creatures, as well as members of humanity from each other. And that’s for each person’s ability to make decisions for themselves of their own free will, to work for the goodness of themselves and others, or to exact vengeance and to act in such a way disregarding other people’s well-being.
what's all the fuss about? over 3 years ago
someone please explain to me what’s so special about this movie, other than evoking nausea?
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what's all the fuss about? over 3 years ago
aah sorry, i thought topics are bound to movies. was talking about ‘A Clockwork Orange’.
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Slumdog Millionaire Overrated Film of the Year over 3 years ago
You’re right, it’s over hyped. You’re right, the plot’s fairly straightforward and feels like it was written by a grad student. What makes it special is that it’s a departure from whatever else that typically comes out from Bollywood, and also from non-Bollywood films that capture India. I can point out at least three things that are original — the story, the music (it’s actually groundbreaking), and the cinematography, in parts.
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Great films about artists.. over 3 years ago
La Vie En Rose, covering Edith Piaf.
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What makes a good film review? over 3 years ago
I’m curious, what constitutes a good film review? I ask this because most of the reviews I read spend about 75% of their time discussing what exactly happened in the movie. Here’s a sample review (random sample):
http://www.reelviews.net/php_review_template.php?identifier=785
Why do they do that?
The readers of the review have either seen the movie, or are considering seeing it. For the latter, I imagine it makes sense to describe why he/she should see/not see the movie, and not what the movie contains. For the former, I’d like to understand the reviewer’s critical opinion on why you thought the film was good/bad. Doing so improves my own ability to review films critically and impartially.
Acting, Directing, Cinematography, Sound etc — isn’t a careful analysis of these more meritorious than a splurge of spoilers?
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What makes a good film review? over 3 years ago
I just read a couple of his reviews. They read great, just great.
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what's all the fuss about? almost 2 years ago
@ T.J. Royal
>> Kubrick and Burgess both wanted this cad’s story to be told from his point of view, for us to get into his head and see for ourselves how twisted he had allowed himself to become.
Well, it’s not like he had a universe of intractable point of views to choose from. And what’s to say that other views, or a mixture of views wouldn’t have been more effective?
>> Now, why is this movie such a big deal? On an immediate, superficial level, of course the violence that’s exacted by and against Alex, and its stylization, are what would jump to mind.
It’s a stylization. An unusual one, okay. But cool? Why?
But perhaps upon my own third viewing 10 years ago, I began to realize that this story strikes at the heart of what separates humanity from the rest of the world’s creatures, as well as members of humanity from each other. And that’s for each person’s ability to make decisions for themselves of their own free will, to work for the goodness of themselves and others, or to exact vengeance and to act in such a way disregarding other people’s well-being.
>>The Lion King made me ask the same questions.
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