A film that still packs a punch

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2014)

I love re-visiting "A Clockwork Orange" every few years. This is just such a timeless classic! This film is set in the "not too distant future". Our "humble narrator"Alex and his three droogs, Pete, Georgie and Dim wreak havoc on the community with ultra-violence. Rape, theft, assault are all part of their modus operandi...until one day Alex's droogs turn on him. Alex spends time in jail - and looks for ways to scheme and manipulate the wardens. He learns of a new program the government is trailing on prisoners. They break them down and then rebuild the prisoners into the "perfect citizen". Alex eventually is experimented on and is released back into society "rehabilitated". The ethical question is then raised whether or not a man ceases to be a man without the power of choice. The slang language (Nasdat) is a very cool aspect of Alex Burgess' novel. It keeps the film futuristic in a sense. The sets are a visual feast - and Malcolm McDowell is perfectly cast as Alex! He truly was such a promising young actor back then! For those who haven't seen this movie - I highly recommend taking a look at it. A perfect 10 out of 10!