A much-maligned and misunderstood classic, that is one of Kubrick's finest movies

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2019)

In a futuristic Britain, a gang of droogs led by Alex (Malcolm Mcdowell) run rampant, commiting rape, muggings, and beatings galore. Eventually Alex is captured and subjected to experimental treatment to cure him of his anti-social tendencies, and released back into polite society. Based on a 1962 novel by Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange is the darkest of satires, exploring the deepest of themes: behavioral conditioning, crime and punishment. The director withdrew it from release in Britain for inspiring copycat crimes, and it remained unseen until his death. The end result also is a lampooning of youth culture as well as of those who espouse "law and order." It has achieved cult status as a result of its stylish cinematography, and mesmerising score by Walter (later Wendy) Carlos. Bring on the ultra violence!