CLOCKWORK
Duration: 9min 26sec
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Set in the Republik of Britain, a 1980s dystopia. The police try to enforce the will of the government on the starving population.
This movie won the Grand Prize at Machinexpo 2009, as well as Best Arthouse and Best Shortform movie Ollies in 2009, and an audience award at the Atopic film festival in Paris, and was a Bitfilm 2009 finalist.
«Brilliant work, very Kubrick-esque. Kind of like A Clockwork Orange, but with less wacky, vibrant imagery and dialogue you can barely understand. A very well directed piece, the silhouette shots especially caught my eye, they added quite well to the suspense. Thumbs up from me!
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«This reminded me of the book 1984, it was very nice.»
«Very nicely done, The atmospere was perfect. The VA's were great. Loved the camera work. Great Job »
«I really like this machinima. Good athmosphère !»
«Mad Max meets Clockwork Orange. Well done!»
«This is over 108 days old? How did I miss it? Oh well, glad I finally got to see it!
A technically beautiful and near flawless production. Lovely camera work (the camera was a character in itself... probably the best one of the film). Superb VO work. Great musical choices.
The biggest negative for me was the Clockwork Orange references Not a fan of that film at all (that's my problem, not yours... lol) But otherwise the only thing I could point out was some of the shading/shadows were glitchy (which I have seen in many MS films, so I assume it's a bug).
Terrific stuff. Wish it was longer (or had more instalments...?)
And congrats on the Bitfilm nod!»
«Wow, loving this very much! Excellent use of shadows and camera angles and some fantastic voice acting make this movie instantly engaging. And I thought the ending was simply brilliant, great twist! I'll be looking out for more of your stuff
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«What an exceptional piece of work! I was floored by the amount of creativeness that splashed every second. Now... I must report you to the authorities! LOL
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
K4»
«wow. i read a clockwork orange when i was too young to understand it. i reread it later in life and said, oh, that's what it was about. kubrick blew the ending, a common thread in many of his movies. (witness how he destroyed the shining.) anyway, back to this. based on that very early cyber-punk (without the cyber) vision of the future classic. you've twisted it around and turned it on its head. incredible work by you and as a treat a little 'sisch' to tantalize us.
anthony burgess would be proud. kubrick would be jealous.»
«Inspired cinematography with great attention to detail in every aspect of moviemaking.
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I'm sure Kubric would be proud
«Excellent, well written, well acted, well everything. Loved the shadows idea and what a twist! Reminds me of Alan Moore's V for Vendetta.»
«WOW! AMAZING! Pure Genius!»
«Beautiful! I'm not referring just to the visuals, but also the theme, presentation, message, the whole lot. What animation program did you use--Moviestorm? Whatever it was, it was gorgeoous (just loved those shadows). I especially enjoyed your portrayal of the government men merely as faceless shadows on the wall. Brilliant direction. Above all, I loved your message; if you ignore your rights long enough, they'll go away.»
«Hey, that was a nice piece of historical fiction, there. It kinda reminded me of V for Vendetta and Watchmen. The story followed with a good pace. It was kinda confusing, and ended abruptly, but I just have to commend your hard work here. A 5...out of 5.»
«Terrific stuff Ice!
Glad I watched this film. The editing was top-notch in this well written head trip in an alternate reality. The score, acting and narration was also very well done.
Be proud of this one bro...»
«Exceptional use of light and shadows. Loved the external references that really gave this movie substance. This should not be missed by any TMU'er!
Welcome back!»
«Whoa.. can't wait to see more! This is waay better than the original film clockwork Orange! Fives Stars you rock!»
«This film made me think!
DEMOCRACY IS A RIGHT, SO USE IT!»
«I love this. You did an amazing job. »
«excellent movie everything was done spot on I'll be watching for more.»
«Super movie - one line in partilar was delivered with ease yet cunning complexity. Great camera work - I especially liked the Police man delivering the message at the end. A brilliant voice actor - who is he?»
«Ill have to agree with Ken on this. One excellent work of art! I look forward to your future productions!»
«Nice Job, well acted. I enjoyed this flick.»
«very very excellent. Good work of lights and shadows.»
«As much as I loved this film, I loved the references to other things as well, that fit so perfectly.
Excellent cinematography, stunning use of shadows and light/dark, some terrific performances from you cast - an exceptional piece of machinima.»
«wow how did you do that grainy look? very nice, you tell the story with words well done...need a voice actor?»
«You've made an instant fan out of me. I'll be watching for your next release, great job.
This was absolutely wondrous!»
«wow..where the heck have you been hiding..this was really something...outstanding visuals, amazing execution and some fantastic dialog..very much liked the look and feel of the opening as well as the dark lighting used throughout and the pacing was solid too.
really interested in seeing more from you»
«An exceptional piece of art.
Ive watched this three times now and keep catching something new.
Excellent visual set up throughout he opening credits unfold the story so beautifully. Wonderful camera angles such as the silhoouette conversation and meaningful lit close ups are very cool. Well played voice talents that not only sold the characters, but their performances really pulled the film together. Great tunes that married the mood of the scenes. Great to here Sisch's singing again. The script is a cleaver adaption, short and sweet, but still captures all the essential elements.
The bar has been raised!
I am truly in awe.
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«Ah, a thinking person's movie done in a fluid, smooth style. Excellent use of shadows and imagery and wonderful acting. »
«That was quite exceptional. From the top-notch camera work through to your excellent choice of sound and music this was a real treat.
I loved every minute of this and it's something I will be coming back to over time. »
«Tense.
What great, thoughful camera angles, and sound design!
Clear, professional performances!
K4»
«Wow, that's fantastic.
Great job on every level.
Really enjoyed it.»
«Breath-taking... excellently shot, full of mood, tiny details and starkness. The lighting just ups the effect ten-fold. Brilliant... can't say much more
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«I just watched again, and again I'm pulled deeply into the atmosphere of this dark tale, and admiring again how you crafted this. Exceptional camera, the lights, the shadows, the voices, the music... an absolute must-see!»
«what an amazing looking movie! great lighting and camera work. Brilliant Stuff 5*»
«Yowza, this is hot. Creepy tone, great narration, crazy cool visuals and camerawork. Brains and brawn. Very impressive.»
«This was a spectacular film! CLOCKWORK is a gritty alternative reality dystopian film with a very strong ambience which follows you for some time even after the film is completed. Brilliantly written, carefully filmed, and with skilled actors, this is a film that should NOT be missed!
***** - 5 stars»