Review of if.... (1968) by Steve R — 10 Jul 2008
One of the most controversial British films of the 1960's, but one which has stood the test of time after 40 years. Set in a very strict, traditional English boarding school, and it has 3 boys, led by Mick Travis (Malcolm McDowell), who fail to confo.
..(read more) rm to these traditions, and are scorned upon by the 'Whips', (senior boy prefects). But eventually, Mick has a plan to rebel against the establishment, even if it means violence and death.
Probabily the best film director Lindsay Anderson made, and proof that Malcolm McDowell was, and probabily still is, the best actor of his generation. It's a very surreal black comedy, punctuated by the abrupt changes from colour to black and white.
You'd never get away with a film like this today, and it's a miracle it was made back then. It stands as a testiment to powerful, effective British filmmaking...
This review of if.... (1968) was written by Steve R on 10 Jul 2008.
if.... has generally received very positive reviews.
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