Nearly perfect

Rating: 8/10 (22 December 2002)

Kubrick created an exceptional depiction of Anthony Burgess's classic novel. Why, oh why, did he have to leave the last chapter out? I know he wanted to leave his mark with his own artistic flare, or maybe it was his disagreement with the underlying message the book declares about the world in which we live. Either way, he neglected the central element which made the book great.
That being said, the movie is still outstanding. An 8 and a must-see for anyone who has any enjoyment of Stanley Kubrick. Hey, maybe even those that dont like him. I didn't like 2001, but Clockwork makes up for it.