Mesmerizing

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2012)

When I first started watching this film, I absolutely hated it. I didn't understand how it had such a high rating considering how graphic the rape/violent scenes are at the beginning. Then, as the movie went on, I found myself starting to enjoy it and put it all into context. It takes you into the eyes of a twisted minded young individual in a futuristic Britain, who eventually overcome his desire for the rape and violence to innocent women. It's very clever how this film can easily relate to people who are like that today, and the terrible consequences they go through even after they've been punished. I feel Malcolm McDowell played his part very convincingly, especially the way he has to power to make the viewer feel disturbed and disgusted at his actions. By the end of the film, he remarkably makes the viewer feel sympathy towards him. To be able to change the viewers opinion of such a strong character is very clever.
I never thought that after the first 20 mins of this film that I could possibly enjoy it, but I was definitely proved wrong and deserves a good 8/10 from me.