What is all the fuss about?

Rating: 5/10 (2 May 2002)

I really do wonder what all the fuss about with Clockwork Orange. O.k it does have a bit of violence and a little bit of nudity and maybe it was a bit strong for 1971 but not enough for it do get the notoriety it has. The biggest controversy about this for me is that it got that much publicity and perhaps Kubric deserves the praise for hyping a less than brilliant film up banning it. As for the movie itself , it is weird and does look good as do all Kubriks films but i certainly wont bother watching it again. i'm not sure if it trying make a political statement but if was it was lost on me. The first half an hour is apalling and i almost considered turning it off which i hardly ever do but as the film went on it got better or should i say a little less sureal . Malcolm McDowell is brilliant in the film and is the only reason i stuck with it but boy , was he an ugly young man!Age has treated him well. 5 out of 10.