A Clockwork Orange

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2012)

A Clockwork Orange is the 1971 classic, directed by cinematic genius Stanley Kubrick. I suppose one of the great elements to this film is its visual and aesthetic qualities that makes this film a worth wild experience. The film features images that are just so brilliantly conceived that they stay with you for a long time.
The film begins with the introduction of Alex (In a tour-de-force performance by Malcolm McDowell) and his three droogies. As they walk along the streets of a very futuristic London, they create a presence that is based on control, power and dominance. This becomes evident in the first three minutes of the film. when the droogies are introduced to a tramp, sitting underneath a walkway bridge. As they show their dominance, they are engaged with illegal activities that involves the rape of a woman, the stealing of a car, violence and sex.
As he later becomes caught by the police engaging in such illicit activities, he is sent to prison, focusing on becoming cured, through the use of Aversion Therapy. As he gets better and avoids the urges of engaging in such violent and sexual acts, he leaves, trying to regain his life again. However, his life almost turns against him, not allowing him to get a second chance.
A Clockwork Orange is based on the Anthony Burgess novel of the same name. Regarded as one of the most controversial films of the 1970's, the film will be remembered for Kubrick's brilliant filmmaking components, engaging story and Malcolm McDowell's unforgettable performance.
10/10