Review of Lolita (1962) by Matthew A — 13 Nov 2012
Many have suggested that, had Kubrick made Lolita in a more permissive atmosphere, a different (therefore "better") film would have resulted. I doubt it. At the end of the day, Kubrick's Lolita is more about foolish, pathetic, self-destructive behavior, than pushing the limits of what salacious content we are allowed to see on-screen.
It is about how obsession and hypocrisy can crush a person. It is about how very funny we are as a species, with our propensity destroy each other and ourselves for the pettiest, most absurd of reasons.
Well done, well done.
This review of Lolita (1962) was written by Matthew A on 13 Nov 2012.
Lolita has generally received very positive reviews.
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