the Dark side of humor

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2007)

Kubrick's Clockwork orange is one of the finest example of idealistic and path breaking film making. It clearly depicts his own love for the story and cinema and this movie clearly defies all boundaries and will remain an all time classic.
The characters have been artistically portrayed and with a very futuristic view the film has been designed with such authenticity and neutrality that even 35 years after this movie was made, it still has a contemporary feel. It difficult to believe that the movie was made in 1971, because even today with so many technological advancements several filmmakers would not be brave enough to justify a script like this one.
The characters are bold, 'in your face' and have meticulously enacted by the artists. Its hard to believe that its fiction. The euphemistic and dark humor depicted in scenes where Alex is examined before entering the prison or where Alex kills the lady with an antique dildo is outrageously app laudable. The script and story moves along briskly and takes some 'out of the box' turns as we progress along with Alex's life. The sarcasm of human nature cannot be ignored.
This movie will always remain an all-time favorite. Kubrick is the best!