You should be in the mood, but watch it someday.

Rating: 9/10 (29 August 2002)

I finally saw this film after being afraid of seeing it for so long. Kubrick's films always do this to me. They make me feel conflicting emotions. I think that is why so many people having opposing views of his works. In 2001 I felt both confused and intrigued. In this film I felt both repulsed and excited. I could not decide if I should like the protagonist Alex or not. Looking back on the movie now, he was the most likable character because at least he was being honest about his shadiness unlike everyone else (except for the church guy). The movie images are imprinted in my brain and that good because now I can think about the film for the rest of the week. I think that is why I like Kubrick. He made movies that I actually want to talk about afterwards with my friends and people who have good judgment. He made movies that are worth discussion and not just another formulated piece. He's almost like Socrates in that he pushes your button and makes you think out of your ordinary mode of thinking. Well this movie is definitely not for everyone...I would not recommend it to my grandma. But as the movie nailed into our heads...its all about having choices in life. Overall I give it 9/10.