A revolutionary British movie that everyone should watch, just have a strong stomach

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2019)

This is one of those iconic movies that anyone of any age(over 18s only though)should watch at some point in their life, even if its only once or twice.
Its a pretty strong watch with its depiction of ultra violence and rape(even if a lot of it is off screen)but if you can get over that its a gripping watch.
I won't spoil what happens but its tale of a crack pot young man who along with his 'droogs' fight with fellow gangs, brutally attack and rape who they want(not for the faint of heart)and who adore Beethoven(old Ludwig Van to Alex). This changes after a stint in prison(I won't say why, just watch)and after a type of treatment Alex seems changed and is put back into the world, the point though, is Alex really 'better'.
Malcolm McDowell is electrifying, bizarre, hysterical and chilling in his defining role as Alex. The guy is simply unstoppable as the truly nightmarish teenage, you cannot take your eyes off him whether he is brutally killing, being really funny or even sympathetic(towards the end). It honestly is one of the most memorable and most haunting acting displays you may ever see, certainly in a British movie.
The dialogue, pace and some of the supporting characters may irritate at times plus as I said you need a strong stomach at times and its not as incredible as some British movies I love more(Get Carter, Dead Man Shoes, 28 Days Later, Italian Job included)but its still one of the most unique, memorable, quotable, visceral and downright disturbing British flicks ever made.
Lastly you will never like Singin In The Rain the same again.