My memorable introduction to Kubrick

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2001)

After recently watching "A.I" and loving it, I became intrigued with Stanley Kubrick. I had seen "The Shining" and "Dr. Strangelove," but I didn't truly know Kubrick's range until I saw A.I and this film. I was blown away from the very beginning. That opening shot of Alex (Malcolm McDowell) staring into the camera with that creepy half-smile, with that incredible score playing, I was hooked. I am a big movie buff, despite my lack of Kubrick knowledge, and I knew this film was notorious for it's violence. What I didn't expect was it's startling sense of humor and striking social commentary. Remember when Alex bludgeoned that woman to death with the phallic-shaped sculpture? Or when he and his "droogs" perform the old "in-out, in-out" on the writer's wife while warbling "Singing in the Rain?" Disturbing, yes, but also very funny. I recommend this film to anyone with a sick sense of humor and a strong stomach, and I personally will make a point to see all of Kubrick's films. By the way, I've been trying to mimic the half-smile since I saw this.