Disturbing, powerful and stunningly stylish

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2006)

Whatever you say about the film's message or moral core, A Clockwork Orange is sensational entertainment. There is no need to search for meaning. Alex is a fantastic protagonist, someone morally reprehensible but very complex, oozing menace and character. His exploits throughly explore this and also how he adapts to survive. The effect hardship has on him show his depth.
This film is Kubrick through and through. Visually stunning, full of futuristic design and cinematography reminiscent of 2001. I view it as pure entertainment, full of dark humour, violence and nudity. Yet it has to be treated seriously. The tone of A Clocwork Orange is very haunting with a chilling soundtrack. It has an endless ability to send shivers down my spine. Alex's narration is very important as it tells you exactly how his complex mind works. The film throws up many fascinating, enthralling and even comical scenarios for Alex which are expertly depicted by Kubrick for maximum impact and suspense. That makes for a great film.