Great film, novel still better

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2004)

I watched the film after I read the novel, and I enjoyed both. The film is great, and surprisingly amusing at times, due to the music in the background. However, many parts in the novel were taken out in the film, especially the 21st chapter that Kubrick alleges he never knew existed. I believe that the 21st chapter is essential as it provides closure and suggests that maturity will always overcome human beings, but unfortunately it was not included in the film.
It was wonderful how the film made you hate and despise Alex at first, yet in the middle of the movie you begin to pity Alex and actually disgusted by all the injustices that are imposed upon him. I felt that there was not enough use of Nadsat language, but Kubrick probably didn't want to use too much because there is not enough time for the audience to adjust and understand it.
It was a wonderful movie, but the novel will always be 10x better. 9/10