As shocking today?

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2005)

After summing up the courage to finally view this notoriously dark, disturbed but also acclaimed film I purchased it from HMV thinking to myself and informing others that I will only watch the film when i am mentally prepared.
After around the first half an hour I found myself totally immersed in the film but not shocked. The intentions of the gang are shocking and cruel but the aged portrayal for todays much hardier audience has become quite tame; and this film was banned?
Never the less, Malcolm McDowell's portrayal of the evil yet childish Alex and the superb language used, "bit of the old in out, in out" is inspiring.
This film was coveted for its violence but the main focus should be its image and style, go and see it, looks can be deceiving.