Product: A Clockwork Orange [VHS] (1972)
Rating: 5.0
Ultra-violently Brilliant
Many viewers don't understand the droog's language, which required a glossary in Burgess's classic and historic novel. Many don't pick-up on the social and political commentary hidden behind the ultra-violence by the Great Director. I loved the imagery, and wonderful use of classical music being spun on Little Alex's JA Mitchell turntable. Dehumanizing criminals by taking away their choice to be evil is the real message here. Is that the right of state? Malcolm McDowell does a terrific job in the main character's odyssey from evil to good to evil; from choice to no-choice to choice. Mixed up in a political battle that is equally as evil in its own way as the main character.