Review of O'Lucky Man (2003) by Paul F. W — 21 Nov 2017
Absolutely smashing. Hallucinatory, epic journey. David Sherwin's screenplay has elements of satire, slapstick, Bertolt Brecht, Voltaire, Joseph Campbell, Ibsen's Peer Gynt, and what Lindsay Anderson does at the end when Malcolm McDowell asks him "What's there to smile about?" is a pure moment of Zen.
Alan Price's score should have been nominated for an Oscar, but in 1974 the music branch of the Academy was 30 years behind the times. Definitely should be on the list of 1000 Movies To See Before You Die.
This review of O'Lucky Man (2003) was written by Paul F. W on 21 Nov 2017.
O'Lucky Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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