A disturbing masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (18 December 2008)

Despite the fact that this movie came out over 30 years ago it still manages to impact its audiences. If a film has the ability to impact an audience beyond its time there is no doubt that something must be good about his film to be able to relate to so many various generations. In an era where teen and college rebellions were at their peak this film takes that concept and builds its plot around this concept. While at its peak in the 1970s teen rebellion will happen in every generation, which helps allow future generations to identify themselves with Alex.
Once thing to take into consideration when looking at A Clockwork Orange is that this film was based off a book. Because of this there is the inevitable question of which is better. However, in this case it does not matter if you read the book because the film is spectacular enough on its own.
It is amazing how this film can take songs as Beethoven's 5th symphony and "Sing in the Rain" and turning them into the most disturbing things you will ever hear. By placing these innocent songs with a controversial visual makes the songs and scenes that much more disturbing.
Malcolm McDowell's performance as Alex is captivating by taking a character with villain attributes and turning him into someone that the audience can relate to and sympathize with. Not only is McDowell's performance captivating, but also so is the make-up and costumes. Each gang has their signature outfit that would seem out of place even in the film. Showing that these gangs are even more outside of the society's norms.
A Clockwork Orange remains a must see film even past the time it came out. Allowing current audiences to enjoy the social exploration that this movie conveys. While some scenes can be a shock this film's ability to take the crude and ruthless and turn them into the protagonists makes A Clockwork Orange worth seeing.