Controversial, eye opening movie splendour.

Rating: 9/10 (28 July 2009)

Lots of people have posted comments on this film but i feel in necessary to add my own opinion. Firstly this film seems to produce very contrasting opinion depending mostly on movie taste. I see some have given it 1 star due to "lack of meaning" i feel that this movie is completely the opposite to a film devoid of all meaning. It is drenched in meaning, some obvious, some more visible if you delve deeper into the sub context of the film. The film basically follows Alex in his life and the way society has rejected him so it seems he has rejected society. In fact it could be either way round but this doesn't matter it is the fact that this futuristic setting mirrors some of the qualities in today's society. The main thing that stopped me from giving this 10 stars was the fact that the futuristic setting is a bit implausible, with some of the qualities from the 70's being directly mirrored onto the film. Some elements are accurate however and i see how it is impossible for him (Stanley and the author of the book) to produce an entirely realistic futuristic setting especially to a viewer watching it after its release. now as far as the cinematography is concerned it is probably among the most perfect ones ever. The music/soundtrack is perfect also as the cultured nature of Alex perhaps builds some sub conscious sympathy before the treatment, otherwise we would think he deserves what he gets given. Overall this film is very graphic but then its Kubrick's realism(maybe in odd circumstances) that defines him as one of the greatest directors of all time. It is also the individual elements of this film that are near perfect or perfect and their cohesion that makes this film a film you have to see at least once. I'm not saying you'll definitely enjoy it but chances are you'll get something out of this if not everything you want in a film i certainly did. It's a film you'll want to watch over and over if you just even slightly enjoyed it first time round, it only gets better.