Exceedingly good, but not for those with weak hearts!

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2007)

This little gem of a movie tells the story of young Alex, a teenager who roams the streets at night with his droogs, releasing havoc on those who cross his path. His interests include ultra-violence, rape, and Beethoven's 9th.
As you can probably tell, this movie is not for those with weak hearts. Those not used to violent movies will probably be shocked and claim it to be the most horrible thing ever created.
And those who like violent movies? Well... This will be a field day for you.
But, of course, it's not just the violence that makes this movie a great one (assuming you like violence). It has a clever little storyline, very inventive, and the occasional humorous parts, despite its gloomy atmosphere. What's this, you might say, he likes Beethoven's 9th?? Yes, he does. As odd as it may seem, this detail plays a very important part in the whole movie.
But the very strange thing about this movie is that despite Alex's malicious nature, most people actually sympathise with Alex for what happens to him in the movie (hey, I'm not gonna spoil it!).
If you really want my advice, I suggest you read the book first. I have often found that those who watched the movie then read the book got a little bored with it. Nevertheless, the movie sticks very closely to the book's storyline, with the occasional detail missed out or added in.
You can give this movie a miss if you like, but I highly recommend it. It's just one of those movies you have to see.
Viddy well, little brother, viddy well!