Weird, Disturbing, But Still A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2005)

Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange' is a very odd movie, it may seem extremely twisted and sick and a terrible movie. It is most definitely not. Not everyone will have seen it, but many will know the reputation it has gathered.
Alex (Malcom McDowell) is the leader of his little gang. His hobbies include rape, ultra-violence, drugs and Beethoven. In other words, he is a very disturbed individual. But when he is caught by the police he wants to change to get out of prison. He applies for a controversial treatment to cure him of his need for violence and rape.
This movie is one of my favorites but for some it wouldn't be easy to watch. There is a lot of nudity, a rape and a few sex scenes. Not to mention, ultra-violence (but by today's standards it isn't too bad). But it is a classic nonetheless. Stanley Kubrick does an outstanding job of directing and the acting is fine all around, especially McDowell's performance as Alex. The soundtrack is very good, the opening theme is suitably unsettling and there is a lot of Beethoven (which I love).
The movie, even though it might seem aged, should not be seen as a mere violent movie with sex. It is much more, it has actual meaning and morals, brought to screen by Kubrick and McDowell with skill. It is a movie that not all will love, but it's definitely worth the 2 and a bit hours.
5/5