Unforgettable, o little droogie!

Rating: Null/10 (16 January 2001)

A Clockwork Orange is simply an incredible film. Stanley Kubrick hit the nail on the head with this masterpiece, which should have placed higher amongst the greatest films of all time. Most do not recognize the level of satire that the film possesses. After committing terrible ultraviolent crimes, Alex boy goes through his treatment, only to return to terrorize society in another way. What viewers must understand is that when Alex is "cured", it is his previous victims that again get the shaft from his presence. Take the old writer for example-- he is left a cripple without a wife, and Alex returns to his house in serious need of help. He offers help, although recognizing him as his previous attacker. He then drugs him and proceeds to play Beethoven's Fifth to drive him out of his mind. Although he truly relishes this moment, he again gets screwed over by the system when Alex jumps and the man is locked up. Who gets the royal treatment!? Alex boy does because he puts the system's rehab methods in serious jeopardy!! He makes the Minister of the Inferior Interior look like a fool, causing him to kiss Alex's a**e and providing him with the greatest accomodations. MIND BLOWING!! That is but one example... there are many more. The point is that this is one of the greatest, most fantastic pieces of cinematic art put together. The idea is brilliant, the acting is brilliant and the whole movie is simply superb and worth loomising. It must be watched many times, however, to be fully understood. Look out for many great, amusing scenes in the flick... when Billyboy wears a German WWII uniform... when the old man says, "FOOD ALRIGHT!? TRY THE WINE!", etc., etc. The soundtrack is also a winner. What a great film!!