A Timeless Classic!

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2004)

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (5 outta 5 stars)
One of the most wildly, imaginative and fascinating movies ever made. Stanley Kubrick's obsessive eye for detail elaborates this simple science fiction tale of a cruel, young sociopath who is "conditioned" to become a "normal" human being. Amazing performance by Malcolm McDowell (just look how long he is held underwater and beaten in one extended take!) The lead character of Alex is one of the most evil characters ever portrayed on film... and yet he also gains audience sympathy as the story progresses. I've always thought it incredible that the author of the book actually experienced the vicious home invasion that takes place in the movie... and yet he went on to write a novel from the point of view of the rapist of his wife... making him the HERO. The movie was banned in England for many years. It was claimed by some that the movie promotes and glorifies violence. What crap! Anyone who is "turned on" by the violence in this film needs help... seriously.