A epic piece of cinema history

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2007)

One thing we must all learn from a clockwork orange is the pure beauty of the piece. We are presented, in my opinion one of the greatest anti hero's of all time who was not, as we are lead to believe fully evil just a product of a unjust and corrupted socioty. Kubrick has never failed to amaze me with his constant stream of classic films but this one stands out from all the rest (apart from space odessy) as it truly does open your eyes. Although it was a 70's film and some people may see it as dated i am asking all of you clockwork orange nay sayers to give it a chance. From a point of veiw of a young director there are some amazing tecniques used. The whole surrealist atmosphere of the futuristic england is portrayed beautifully and the soundtrack fits perfectly with the style of film. To be honest in my lowly opinion there is very little wrong with this film and through the personification of alex by malcolm mcdowell we are truly shown an sadistic anti hero who leaves us hanging on the edge of your seat as we see the ordeals he endures through the "therapy". I have never been more amazed with a conversion from book to film as i have been with a clockwork orange albeit some very interesting scenes were left out and this is a must for everyone who truly appreciates the beauty of cinema
a cult classic which i will never forget