The Blood Oranges [DVD]

exploration of the psychological mechanisms, inflicted perversions including the felonious enslavement of "marriage" and its attendant divorce racketeering outcomes in the majority of such, and brutal tools by which the felony tax evading, slave mongering, hate mongering against male citizens, war mongering for purposes of "sacrificing" yet more male citizens in foreign wars created for the purpose, male baby raping, belligerent blaspheming "religion" gangs. Even recites at one point the "written in stone" dictate of the flagrant revisionist "Moses" who, having destroyed the original set of Commandments of Yahweh, interposed a demand against humanity that there should never again be born a bastard such as himself, the son of the finding Egyptian princess who had been playing around with a Jewish slave male or of a Jewish slave female impregnated by a male member of the Pharoah's household. Expanded in recent years to include inflicting object rape con dumbs on places of worship of hetero religion, in violation of Article I of the US Constitution Amendments, this film presenting the felony religionist subversions of human and civil rights is nothing but a mockery of humanity.

this film is definitely not for everyone, but for those who are open to it (the topic and the way the story is told) they'll probably find it rewarding.given the number of negative reviews, I wasn't expecting much. however, I found the film to be interesting, well made and with a lot more depth to it than I anticipated. the title of the film describes it well: the blood oranges... it's like expecting oranges with sweet flavor but finding that you are consuming a fruit that has a lot more complexity to it than you anticipated, leaving you with a slightly bitter aftertaste. you can reject the fruit, or you can choose to accept it and enjoy itmy impression is that the story features a clash of ideas related to love, respect, free will, lust and passion. we are all slaves of lust, passion and love, but how do we handle it? is it ok to be someone who just takes? someone who takes other people's things but refuses to share their own? where is the line between love and lust? personally, I think the main character can make a distinction between the two and that's how he is able to enjoy and survivecharles dance's performance is superb! (he was the reason I was watching the film in the first place)under normal circumstances, I'd give the film 4/5 stars, but given the negative reviews I feel like it's ok to bump it up a bit

I found this to be an intriguing movie but, it led to a few dead ends emotionally. The complex characters were never quite fleshed out. I wish I'd found the book BEFORE I saw the movie. Charles Dance and Sheryl Lee added light and depth to the movie but, the other characters reminded me of lurking backdrops - -you know they're there but, not sure why. I wouldn't say this movie is a PASS but, expect to be left feeling a bit cheated in the end.

It's rare that a film based on a book faithfully captures the mood and complexity of the written word. The Blood Oranges as a film version of the novel of the same title by John Hawkes, comes close enough to satisfy on most levels. The main characters resemble the ones in the novel and the visual ambience is quite accurate and well done, making the whole situation come alive, as it were, through the medium of film. Hawkes' novels aren't for the faint hearted, which makes the film a rather successful attempt to portray his subject matter intelligently.

The film is heavily cut and confusing to watch. The writing doesn't always seem realistic and at times can feel disjointed. There were occasional sexual references or kisses but little in the way of actual sexuality. During the film, I experienced one moment that seemed like it could be arousing but overall the film was simply a confusing mishmash of scenes with no concept of time or purpose.Maybe this just takes an artist's mind.

I tried to watch this to the end 3 times but gave up. The movie has its moments but is filled with dialog that comes out of nowhere, editing that leaves you wondering what you missed, and grainy photography/cinematography. The acting is fine but the rest of the movie lacks story and direction. Lacks it a lot.

Definitely have seen better, knew what it was going in, and I liked it myself. Not for everyone I am sure. Dark and not happy story, have to be in the mood for it

Bizare plot georgeous scenery and photography. Lots of twists and turns, interesting insight into indidivuals motivations what drives them and how others people are able to manipulate other peoples shortcommings.

A unusual film. I had to watch it several times before I really understood what it was all about. I am not sure it would be everyones cup of tea.Basically, it is about free love. Trends do change, we laugh at that expression now. But in the late sixties and early seventies, they conveyed a swipe at convention. A one man, and one woman marriage. This film is against those ideas of fidelity. The sex is tactfully done, so don't buy if you want an erotic film, you won't get it. But if you are prepared to watch it with an open mind, you will enjoy most of the acting. Charles Dance excels as the leader of men, and women. Although, some of the lines written for him, he seems to say with tongue in cheek.