5/10
It's an odd beast this, a fairly obvious and interest free plot with no fine performances and little going for it in the controversy stakes.
So not the most auspicious first line for a review! Even having said that, there are many things to enjoy in this movie. Why? The x-factor is that of its director, one Stanley Kubrick.
It's his first big picture (waaay back in 1955) and even then his mind melting talent for shot composition and subverting the unwritten rules of filmmaking mean that the film looks incredible and way ahead of its time.
Unfortunately this is the best thing that can be said for it, as it failed to pull me in, and only occasionally rose above average status.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
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