Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Lolita (1962)
Camper - wrote on 01/15/2016
The first half of this movie seemed much too comical for me- especially after reading the book. I understand that Stanley Kubrick tried to make this a sort of black comedy but it was a little too surreal for my taste- turning the story of pedophilia into something light. I thought that the woman who played Charlotte Haze overacted at times which was kind of annoying but once she was out of the story the movie was much more enjoyable and interesting to me. Although Sue Lyon was great in this, I really think they should have cast a girl who looked a little younger to play Lolita since a most of the shock value is supposed to stem from her age. I can't remember if they mentioned it in the movie but in the original story she is supposed to be twelve when she first meets Humbert. Then again, …
Rating of
3/4
Awkward, but surprisingly watchable.
memento_mori - wrote on 07/09/2013
I find it hard to admit that I like the movie Lolita. Then again, who finds it easy to say: 'I love movies about pedophiles.'?
Stanley Kubrick was crazy. I had heard about things he did on set, OCD vibes he let off and made the actors redo takes for hours. But his most notorious act of all was choosing to adapt 'Lolita', a book centering around pedophilia. How did he manage to make it successful? My review right now:
For the restrictions at the time, I think they did a good job. You can definitely tell something is going on between Humbert and Lolita, but nothing is ever said explicitly. It's always mentioned as a question or referred to as 'you know what'.
As stupid as it may seem to have the movie filled with almost sensual references, it is pretty good anyway.
The characters …
Rating of
3.5/4
Lolita review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 04/16/2013
"I'm really sorry that I cheated so much. But I guess that's just the way things are." One of the most bizarre relationships onscreen much like Harold and Maude coupled with a unique start. Humbert Humbert searches for a teaching job and meets Charlotte Haze, who has an attractive daughter named Lolita. Sensational screenplay with lines: "Where does the time go by." "Don't forget me." "Every game has its rules." "Everything's changed." "Do you have to antagonize everybody." "The past is he past." So many laughable moments such as Hum relaxing with a drink in the tub after Charlotte's death, Lolita wanting to call her mother in the hospital and the collapsible bed sequence. The soundtrack plays a huge role in the film while the direction was fluid. Performances were believable …
