One of the best films of the seventies *****

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2006)

This is one of stanley kubrick's finest achievements. Set in the near future, this tells the story of one troubled, and psychotic teenager, Alex De Large (played by the excellent Malcom Mcdowell) . When Alex happens to get caught after one of his crimes , he is arrested and sentenced 14 years in prison, where he later volunteers for a new 'brain-washing' technique. The film is artfully shot and features powerful and charismatic performances from Mcdowell and others. The soundtrack is deeply inventive, and without it, it wouldn't be the same. What makes the film so powerful, is the way alex doesen't get to have a say in 'Moral Values'. Based on Anthony Burgess's novel, this is an absolutely, exhilarating film. Ignore comments saying its dated- 10/10- 5*****