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Rating of
2.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 06/16/2015
From the skewed events depicted, to the harsh closing scene, 'If...' seems to be a bold statement made out of a 'what if?' scenario. Not all is far removed from reality, yet there still exists some fantasy-esq moments. This mix doesn't completely coincide. I didn't find much connection between the obvious symbolism of these 'artsy' type sequences to the actual message of the narrative. The film just boils down to a vs battle between borderline oppressive authority and adolescent delinquency. Neither side is worth rallying behind, as they are both flawed. I appreciate the endeavor. It lost my involvement along the way.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 11/01/2011
If..., taken as a symbolic film, is quite thought-provoking. The film isn't linear enough to work as a straightforward thriller and, occasionally, I think it gets a little too ambitious and, thus, murky, for its own good. It works as sort of a companion piece to A Clockwork Orange, since both films share anarchic themes.
