McDowell best actor!

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2003)

Why did Malcolm McDowell not receive an Oscar Nomination for his work in this film? I have watched this film several times in the last few weeks and not only did he deserve a nomination, he deserved to win. I say this because the film, which WAS nominated for Best Picture in 1971 basically revolves around him and thus, he makes the film. I would have understood if the film had not been nominated either but it was. I feel that it is the same sort of situation as Tom Hanks faced in Forrest Gump. That film won the best picture award because it was based around his wonderful acting job (although the story was quite well done also). Although I believe that A Clockwork Orange is still an amazing movie, I don't believe that it would have been nearly as good if the part of Alex was done by any other actor. Therefore, I believe that McDowell was robbed by the Academy and I hope there are other people out there who feel my frustration! (Although I have not seen Gene Hackman's winning performance in The French Connection, I doubt I will enjoys it as much as I enjoyed Alex!)