Kubrick's best

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2007)

A Clock Work Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick in 1971. The movie is great example of amazing art style cinema and Kubrick shows his visionary point of view as an artist.
Movie takes place near future in Britain. Main character anti-hero Alex is a teenage gang leader. Alex and his gang members are stealing, beating and raping their victims everyday. When Alex is jailed by cops he volunteers for the experimental cure program. And he does not know that treatment is painful brainwash until it is too late. He is cured and he is ready for the new life which will be more painful than his treatment. And ironically rapist and murderer hooligan Alex become a victim of the movie
In the movie, Kubrick delivers his messages in a perfect way by using symbolism in every frame. For instance, Alex kills his victim by using sculpture of the penis, He and his friends drink milk all the time and so on
Amazing storytelling, strange camera angles and movements make the movie totally different than other movies. Moreover, violence is so intense and realistic that creates disturbing feel its audience. Such as, using eyeball clams, rape and beating scenes are painful to watch
Kubrick creates very cold atmosphere by using his camera style. And the futuristic retro designs also give a moody ambiance its audience.
Political system as cruel as it can be moreover, Fascist government uses its power to control feelings. In that point, movie is asking its audience which is worst? His crime or the punishment he is given.
Another great thing about the movie is its character changing. These extreme characters changing create more trouble for our victim Alex.
I believe that Malcolm McDowell gives one of the most powerful performances in the history of cinema. Unfortunately, he did not get the attention which he deserved it.
Soundtrack of the A Clock Work Orange is as good as it can be. Whenever I hear Beethoven or singing in the rain I picture the scenes from the movie.
A Clock Work Orange is a masterpiece. In addition, Kubrick's powerful film making style proves his art vision. I came up with two questions. Is Stanley Kubrick the greatest director of all time? And, is A Clock Work Orange best Kubrick movie? I believe that he is the greatest and yes A Clock Work Orange is the best Kubrick movie.