A Clockwork Orange
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 1971
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Paul_YoonSep 23, 2010
Kubrick marvellously questions toward the society about the 'real' definition of virtue and evil. Kubrick successfully followed the original storyline (of course, some of the storylines are deviated from the original) and attracted theKubrick marvellously questions toward the society about the 'real' definition of virtue and evil. Kubrick successfully followed the original storyline (of course, some of the storylines are deviated from the original) and attracted the audiences to make a different point of view.… Expand
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billJul 10, 2009
This is indeed one of Stanley Kubrick best films. Malcom Macdowell was cast perfectly as Alex del Large and I can't believe he didn't get an Acadamy Award nomination for this role. Truly a classic.
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PaulOct 3, 2005
If you haven't read Burgesses book, the British version that is, you'll not understand that Kubrick was working sans the 21st chapter. Regardless, the film is a sylistic acheivement. As for the moral outrage displayed by at least If you haven't read Burgesses book, the British version that is, you'll not understand that Kubrick was working sans the 21st chapter. Regardless, the film is a sylistic acheivement. As for the moral outrage displayed by at least one reviewer, sorry, you missed the point. Gloopy you are.… Expand
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JakeB.Aug 11, 2006
An almost perfect rendering of the novel by Anthony Burgess. Kubrick's use of classical music somehow insulates the viewer from the true horror of the violence. The set and costume design is a visual feast. Kubrick never ceases to amaze An almost perfect rendering of the novel by Anthony Burgess. Kubrick's use of classical music somehow insulates the viewer from the true horror of the violence. The set and costume design is a visual feast. Kubrick never ceases to amaze this viewer.… Expand
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DanielS.Oct 9, 2009
To be perfectly honest, i loved the first part (until 41:35)... it was legendary beyond belief. A nice, warm vibratey feeling all through your guttiwuts.
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AiwassT.May 5, 2010
Its brilliant and yet brilliantly disturbing which is exactly the point. It was meant to be just a little over the top , most satire is.
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CTLOct 24, 2009
Futuristic in that even now, we watch movies featuring gratuitous decadence and ultra-violence, and A Clockwork Orange still retains all of its moral and artistic impact. A provocative worldview and reflection of individuals as well. Futuristic in that even now, we watch movies featuring gratuitous decadence and ultra-violence, and A Clockwork Orange still retains all of its moral and artistic impact. A provocative worldview and reflection of individuals as well. Definitely requires a good amount of maturity from the viewer.… Expand
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ErickOct 5, 2005
A real masterpiece! A must see for anyone who considers a serious moviegoer.
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MichaelR.Oct 10, 2007
Malcolm McDowell gave such a wonderful performance. I believe that his performance was the backbone of the movie.
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brentoniNov 3, 2007
Arguably Kubrick's best; my favorite movie of all time.
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VikJJan 29, 2008
Kubrick's a genius and you can't help but be entertained by the mischief of McDowell's character.
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SeanHDec 1, 2009
Chicago reader.....why must you bring this briliant movie down? If metacritic knew any better, they would take that shite review down. This movie is genius, as is kubrick.
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ConnorCMar 9, 2010
It is disturbing alright, but it is brilliant for what Stanley Kubrick directed for this. It is weird too, but who cares? I love it!
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JamesM.Dec 20, 2005
Ebert, you fail once again. This movie is a classic, chilling masterpiece of cinema. However, I did find this line quite amusing: "Alex has been made into a sadistic rapist not by society, not by his parents, not by the police state, not by Ebert, you fail once again. This movie is a classic, chilling masterpiece of cinema. However, I did find this line quite amusing: "Alex has been made into a sadistic rapist not by society, not by his parents, not by the police state, not by centralization and not by creeping fascism -- but by the producer, director and writer of this film, Stanley Kubrick."… Expand
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JarrodO.Jan 18, 2006
best sureal movie ever one of my favorites as for the negitive comment he chose the first release of the book where the editor cut the part of him growing up. look like YOU should have done your reasearch also the slang is just based of the nadsat.
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RyencokeJul 23, 2006
This is one of the greatest movies ever made.
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DApr 28, 2007
It is easy to see as all the other ratings on this movie there is no line here you love this movie or you hate this move I love this movie and all of Kubricks movies including Eyes Wide Shut there will never bee another director like him and It is easy to see as all the other ratings on this movie there is no line here you love this movie or you hate this move I love this movie and all of Kubricks movies including Eyes Wide Shut there will never bee another director like him and I am happy about that he was one of a kind and for all the pepole that dont know look at his ratings on other films in sci-fi, horror and war.… Expand
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JackT.Oct 26, 2008
One of Kubrick's finest movies.
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TomPDec 9, 2009
From start to finish, the best movie I've ever seen.
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JoshLMay 16, 2010
Frank B. you are the reason this film doesn't get taken seriously sometimes. The idea of the film is that criminality is wrong, yet is it right to not be criminal if it isn't upon ones own free will? Is criminality a simple act of Frank B. you are the reason this film doesn't get taken seriously sometimes. The idea of the film is that criminality is wrong, yet is it right to not be criminal if it isn't upon ones own free will? Is criminality a simple act of rebellion or is it something more? Its interesting and philosophical and obviously not appreciated by a fool like you who enjoys the horrific violence.… Expand
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FIlmsareawesomeAug 31, 2011
Stanley Kubrick did a good job with this film, i though for the time (1971), this was a huge step in film industry, like the robberies, the drugs, the violence, the nudity, everything, so in that aspect i liked to see a film like that beingStanley Kubrick did a good job with this film, i though for the time (1971), this was a huge step in film industry, like the robberies, the drugs, the violence, the nudity, everything, so in that aspect i liked to see a film like that being made in that time. Some scenes were very shocking and weird, but that's part of the movie, it's the way the director wants to show to the public, the intensity of this film. So it's a good 8.… Expand
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WaelOct 15, 2016
Really good adaptation. Taken word by word from the book (which marked me so much). Stanley's direction is fascinating and the acting is on point. I just wish it wasn't based on the American version of the book (which omits the last chapter).
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AkashVijayJan 22, 2015
I was really on the wrong side of this film. But I've given A Clockwork Orange more than a fair chance. To me, it just doesn't work - not just narratively, it doesn't even work thematically. It's essentially meant to be this very ambitiousI was really on the wrong side of this film. But I've given A Clockwork Orange more than a fair chance. To me, it just doesn't work - not just narratively, it doesn't even work thematically. It's essentially meant to be this very ambitious and intimate character study that reflects the flaws in the society and the present thinking etc etc. But the problem is, Kubrick never breaks into the psychology of the central character through the course of the film. He did so brilliantly in Eyes Wide Shut but here, I felt like a distant observer. I hated Alex from start to finish and I don't think it was meant to be that way. Even in Raging Bull, a film with the most despicable central character imaginable, eventually drew sympathy. That's because we got to know why LaMotta did what he did and it's done so powerfully. His penchant for self-destruction was just an exaggerated version of what everyone goes through - hurt oneself for causing pain to others. A Clockwork Orange doesn't even aim at the sort of depth.
But film does develop some ideas through the first 2 Acts but at the very end, it throws it all out of the window. Ambiguous endings work very beautifully with films like 2001 but here it felt like Kubrick himself couldn't make up his mind about the social norms. So then why make an entire movie about it?… Expand
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sorastrife2890Jun 10, 2016
a master work of stanley kubrick. the movie have just a few little fails but in the rest is an excelent movie who all that are reading this must see. but i´m warning that this movie is very hard to see. it´s not for everyone
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The3AcademySinsJan 24, 2020
Stanley Kubrick has made a lot of great, mind bending, and timeless movies, but this one might just be his masterpiece. The twisted, sexually charged, not-so-distant future of England creates a world where evil runs amok. Yet in this darkStanley Kubrick has made a lot of great, mind bending, and timeless movies, but this one might just be his masterpiece. The twisted, sexually charged, not-so-distant future of England creates a world where evil runs amok. Yet in this dark world, where the protagonist of the movie (Alex) is one of the most vile, reprehensible people imaginable, Stanley Kubrick sets out with the herculean task of daring the audience to feel sorry for Alex. What's even crazier is that he succeeds! In spite of the gruesome murders and horrific rapes that fill the first act, I always find the second to third act of the movie where Alex has been brainwashed and is helpless the most harrowing part of the movie to watch. This film dares to argue that taking away an evil person's free will is more cruel than letting them commit evil freely. Without free will, good and evil are meaningless. This is a difficult and uncomfortable film to watch, but it is a necessary watch, and its one of my favorites.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 10, 2017
Un film qui fait toujours réfléchir des décennies plus tard et dont l'mpact est toujours à la fois intrigant et énigmatique. L'ironie mordante de Kubrick, son cynisme transparaissent dans chaque plan, chaque dialogue et sonnent comme desUn film qui fait toujours réfléchir des décennies plus tard et dont l'mpact est toujours à la fois intrigant et énigmatique. L'ironie mordante de Kubrick, son cynisme transparaissent dans chaque plan, chaque dialogue et sonnent comme des interrogations et des questionnements qui résonnent dans le vide d'une société déliquescente, celle du début des années 70, prémisses de notre société actuelle et présente avachie dans l'angélisme forcené dont le caractère délétère fait des ravages.

A cet égard, il s'agit d'un film visionnaire sur la problématique de la violence et de la façon d'y faire face ou de se voiler la face. C'est aussi du point de vue moral l'éternelle question de la nature de la violence et de l'origine du comportement des "gens méchants", doux euphémisme pour désigner les raclures et autres racailles qui se nourrissent de la société et la mangent comme des parasites dont on ne parvient jamais à se débarrasser.

Orange Mécanique, plutôt que de se hasarder dans quelques réponses ou thèses hasardeuses, ne donne et ne donnera aucune réponse, aucune solution : le problème reste entier et le constat amer. Tout comme aujourd'hui.

Si son impact reste intact, c'est bien entendu grâce à la réalisation magistrale d'une part, grâce aux acteurs criants de vérité d'autre part, avec en première place l'incroyable Malcolm MacDowell dont la performance maléfique est à marquer d'une pierre blanche.

L'atmosphère vulgaire, le décorum kitsch, le mauvais goût étalé poussé à son paroxysme des années 70 sert naturellement le propos à merveille alors que pardoxalement, le film n'en apparaît que plus daté, désuet et caricatural. Le massacre des mouvements de la symphonie de Beethoven à l'orgue Bontempi de Prisunic participe de cette ironie cinglante et vrille les nerfs à souhait tandis que d'autres morceaux connus de musique classique illustrent les évènements ici et là, une manie de Kubrick qui se trouve quelque peu en porte-à-faux ici.

Le film en ferait-il trop ? on peut légitimement se le demander. Pourtant le dialecte quasi-incompréhensible de la vermine décrite ici peut aisément se comparer avec le "verlan" et les expressions de nos chers jeunes des banlieues, comme autant de signes d'appartenance, autant langagières que vestimentaires, à un "monde" à part, reflet d'une société malade ou reflet d'une résistance diabolique à son encontre.

Notez à cet égard qu'on peut rapidement partir dans tous les sens, y compris dans le religieux avec tous les dégâts collatéraux de part et d'autre, aussi bien du côté de nos chers rebuts que du côté de nos politiques qui semblent comme de coutume toujours désemparés face à l'ampleur du problème. Car la morale a une origine religieuse, tout comme le "bien" et le "mal".

On pourrait encore tergiverser et palabrer pendant des paragraphes entiers qu'on se retrouverait toujours au même point ; si un dessin vaut mieux qu'un long discours, alors un film tel qu'Orange Mécanique vaut bien une messe. Malgré son outrance et sa désuétude, malgré ses tics, le film a su se hisser hors de son temps : il est devenu à notre grand étonnement un classique intemporel.… Expand
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eriflynnNov 20, 2017
the first movie what i see of kubrick and was a good approach to this director, is not the best movie of Stanley Kubrick, but is a wonderful movie, the plot show us a lot of things, like the ultraviolence, and the conditioning of thethe first movie what i see of kubrick and was a good approach to this director, is not the best movie of Stanley Kubrick, but is a wonderful movie, the plot show us a lot of things, like the ultraviolence, and the conditioning of the principal character. The ending of the movie i consider it masterly and the direction was really original with scenes like the sex escene of Alex with those girls. And the music, is just wonderful.… Expand
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Morty_McFlayNov 30, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t understand the appeal of this film. I mean, sure, it has a good look, as all Kubrick films do. He knows how to put together a production and show it off. The acting’s fine, I guess. But... what was this movie? I thought maybe I just didn’t “get it,” but after further research it turns out that I did get it, I just didn’t like it. “Hey, this guy beats people up and rapes them! Ooh, they’re curing him. He’s cured!” And then the movie ends with him doing it again. That’s the whole movie, and I don’t understand why it exists. I don’t know why this film is so well regarded aside from it being a Kubrick film.… Expand
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RobwinzDec 11, 2020
A Clockwork Orange is honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a very dark story, brilliant performances, very strong dialogue, great pacing, some very dark moments, amazing cinematography, a brilliant soundtrack and some very darkA Clockwork Orange is honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a very dark story, brilliant performances, very strong dialogue, great pacing, some very dark moments, amazing cinematography, a brilliant soundtrack and some very dark humour scattered throughout.

I'd honestly recommend this movie to anyone who either, enjoys other Stanley Kubrick movies or to someone who really enjoys very dark drama movie's.… Expand
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FilipeNetoMay 13, 2018
I never liked this movie. It's based on a book I have not read yet, I've never found it for sale, so I can not judge if it was true to the book. However, most people seem to have a consensual opinion that this movie is brilliant and one ofI never liked this movie. It's based on a book I have not read yet, I've never found it for sale, so I can not judge if it was true to the book. However, most people seem to have a consensual opinion that this movie is brilliant and one of the best ever made. It's a nuisance movie in its very nature, as it tackles too brutal themes. It basically speaks of extreme violence and the possible ways to control it through brainwashing and absolute control over people. It's a world that no one really wants to see. If violence is something we condemn, extreme violence is disgusting. The total conditioning of a person reminds us of the times of slavery and the man as object. These are ideas that our civilization, at great cost, has learned to hate, but we all won with it. These themes would make an excellent movie and this movie would have been great if it did not overdo it all through barbarically graphic and unnecessary scenes! And the film gets worse as it shows to the public plentiful bursting and destruction, accompanied - surprise, or perhaps not - by scenes of nudity and almost explicit sex. Stanley Kubrick filled the vast majority of his films with generous doses of blood and semen. He has always seemed obsessed with all this, and I am sure that Freud would make a rather interesting analysis of that, so why would it be different in his "magnum opus"? In the midst of all this monument to madness, we must recognize that the film tackles a complex subject and has an interesting history, although it is so abject that it ends up not worth the effort to watch. Perhaps in the future someone with courage will remake this movie in a more restrained manner, without exaggerate. We also emphasized Malcolm McDowell's excellent performance. The actor, still relatively young, went to the limit, accepting things that I, in his shoes, would not accept, and manage to maintained the interpretive level and shine. For this, he deserves congratulations.

From the point of view of detail and technique, its possible that this is one of the best films ever made. But we are too shocked to notice and appreciate. And the truth is that cinema is not only technique. The audience does not fill the theater to admire the way the camera moves, the color and light of cinematography, the quality of characterization. The essence of any movie is the story told and, in this case, it's the story of a nightmare. Does the conception of a cinematographic work of art need, necessarily, to shock or cause erections? In the past, art was beauty and perfection, and I still think of art in that way. Does art now have to be deformed, sexual, pornographic and bloody? Is this art the pale reflection of our barbaric society or is merely the reflection of the apparently distorted mind of its creator?… Expand
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KlebartDec 20, 2019
Movie is over-hyped. Perhaps by 70's standards it's OK, but that's an extremely low bar. When compared to movies before and after it doesn't stand up. Pass on this one.
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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016
Throughout his 50-year career, and especially in his great films, director Stanley Kubrick had a penchant for taking the novels of others and re-shaping them to fit his own vision. Of the 16 movies Kubrick directed (including his finalThroughout his 50-year career, and especially in his great films, director Stanley Kubrick had a penchant for taking the novels of others and re-shaping them to fit his own vision. Of the 16 movies Kubrick directed (including his final feature, Eyes Wide Shut), the film maker was credited with script involvement in 12 of them. For that reason, 2001 is not referred to as "Arthur C. Clarke's 2001" but as "Stanley Kubrick's 2001." Dr. Strangelove is "Kubrick's Strangelove" not Peter George's. The motion picture version of The Shining owes a greater debt to the director than to author Stephen King. Similarly, the driving force behind A Clockwork Orange was more Kubrick than novelist Anthony Burgess.

One of the first things that will strike anyone watching A Clockwork Orange today is how thoroughly modern it looks. If not for the presence of the youthful face of established thespian Malcolm McDowell, one could be forgiven the assumption that the movie was made far more recently than 1971. Unlike many of its contemporaries, A Clockwork Orange is in no way dated, and the issues it addresses are as urgent today as they were three decades ago. How many other films from the early '70s can make this statement?

Part of the reason for the movie's contemporary look is Kubrick's forward-thinking philosophy of film making. From Lolita onwards, the director pushed the envelope. (In fact, one could argue that he did it before the 1962 film - overtly homosexual scenes from Spartacus were cut at the studio's insistence.) While human nature may not have changed since 1971, motion picture standards have. There is copious nudity, sex, and violence in A Clockwork Orange. And, while the sex is not pornographic and the violence is not explicit, they were pervasive enough to initially earn the movie an X rating. Today, the saltier elements of A Clockwork Orange fall into the mainstream of the MPAA's R category (and the film has since been re-classified as such).

A Clockwork Orange is not an easy motion picture to absorb or digest. Oddly, the sex and violence are easier to take than the razor-sharp edge of Kubrick's satire and the corresponding awareness of its pinpoint accuracy when addressing the issue of the dehumanization of people. As I write this in 1999, the extremities of A Clockwork Orange have not come to pass, but society is slowly moving down the slippery slope that the movie cautions against. I have the disturbing feeling that if the solution to crime proposed by the film (brainwashing) was medically and economically feasible, the government would leap onto the bandwagon. When one character speaks of our willingness to "sell liberty for a quieter life," it strikes an ominously familiar chord. Under its current mayor, New York City has yielded numerous freedoms in return for a reduction in the crime rate. And in Russia, the famished citizens would give up all their newly acquired rights for the promise of full bellies.

Many have watched A Clockwork Orange without understanding what it all means. And for those who take everything presented on screen in a straightforward manner, a certain amount of confusion will result. But, like Terry Gilliam's Brazil, George Orwell's 1984, and other futuristic political satires, A Clockwork Orange is meant to be understood as part allegory, part black comedy, and part drama. The film takes aim at the ineffective and inhumane methods often devised by governments to stem criminal behavior, asking what sacrifices we're willing to make to live in relative security. Then there's the trickier question of whether the removal of free will destroys an individual's essential humanity. Does the State have the right to do this, to "kill the criminal reflex"? Would execution be a preferable fate? Finally, Kubrick illustrates the fickle nature of public opinion. Those that laud the government's methods one day revile them the next.

A Clockwork Orange is not a pretty or comfortable experience. It does not pander to the crowd-pleasing mentality that shapes the structure of many films. (In that scenario, a Rambo-like Alex would have avenged himself upon all of his wrongdoers in the final fifteen minutes.) But it demands thought, compels the attention, and refuses to be dismissed. And, for that reason, A Clockwork Orange must be considered a landmark of modern cinema.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Oct 6, 2011
Stanley Kubrick asks the audience a difficult question of whenether the sins of mankind should be adjusted or not. His film "A Clockwork Orange" doesn't really answer the prompt, but reflects it back to the audience and makes them deeplyStanley Kubrick asks the audience a difficult question of whenether the sins of mankind should be adjusted or not. His film "A Clockwork Orange" doesn't really answer the prompt, but reflects it back to the audience and makes them deeply think about what morale we are exposed to, and if the morale we believe in is just or unjust.… Expand
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ElmacroNov 24, 2016
No entiendo el por que de la sobrevaloración de esta película, el gran Stanley Kubrick ha quitado otras joyas mas pulidas que esta película pero son películas infravaloradas en frente a esta película.
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SarahC.Apr 27, 2006
Compared to the novel by Anthony Burgess, which in my opinion is an absolute masterpiece, this film sucked for lack of a better word. It was disgusting and captured nothing that Burgess intended to portray in his novel. BOO HISS, go read the Compared to the novel by Anthony Burgess, which in my opinion is an absolute masterpiece, this film sucked for lack of a better word. It was disgusting and captured nothing that Burgess intended to portray in his novel. BOO HISS, go read the book if you've only seen the movie because it did it absolutely NO justice.… Expand
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DavudNov 12, 2008
An absolutely brilliant film. Funny, disturbing, visually superb, well-acted. Above all, a film with a timeless message only second in its satirical glory to Dr. Strangelove.
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KieranFDec 7, 2008
An essential classic.
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AlexDeLargeDec 14, 2003
One of the greatest films ever created.
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jigooAug 16, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. for me this entire movie is just a bunch of unpleasant events that happen around Alex's life. he obviously has a horrible disorder that just makes him enjoy all of the pain that he causes people. this doesnt mean that the movie is bad, in fact, its very good. but if you are not up to watching two hours of murder, rape, torture, pain, and a lot of violent retribution, then pass this movie up. but just a warning, even if you can stand those types of actions, dont expect to be able to breeze through the movie. i have a very strong resistance to feeling uncomfortable to movies like this, and it really brought up a bunch of uneasiness and depression. its a movie thats good ,but not enjoyable to watch… Expand
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talisencrwApr 16, 2016
As time goes by, I'll always appreciate my Grade 10 English class (1984-85), taught by Mr. Terry. Looking back, it's probably the year that I was introduced to the most great literary works of all my life (especially 'Anthem' by Ayn Rand andAs time goes by, I'll always appreciate my Grade 10 English class (1984-85), taught by Mr. Terry. Looking back, it's probably the year that I was introduced to the most great literary works of all my life (especially 'Anthem' by Ayn Rand and 'Nausea' by Jean-Paul Sartre). Included that year in the course's curriculum was Anthony Burgess' dystopian masterwork, 'A Clockwork Orange' (as well as George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'--like Frank Sinatra would have said, 'It was a very good year'). I was mesmerized with it from the instant I noticed the unique approach to language, the 'ultraviolence' and of course, the eternal question of free will, its relationship to good-and-evil, and the can of worms of the myriad of ethical dilemmas that comes to the fore of individual freedom and rights versus that of society at large. The genius of Burgess was being able to put so well and forcibly, yet in such an entertaining way, so many issues that, had most anyone else set forth on the endeavor, would have come up with the type of off-putting, heavy-handed sermon that would never have reached such a literary pinnacle, and been required reading even now, generations later. It hasn't aged or dated a day.

Most cinematic observers felt the book unfilmable. Director Kubrick's adaptations work so well, particularly this, '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'The Shining' (even though Stephen King would fervently disagree about the latter) because he, as he did with 'Dr. Strangelove', can so easily both find unforgettable visual metaphors for his ideas and so handily combine humour (an under-recognized trait of his, much more readily associated with say, Sir Alfred Hitchcock) with these heavy and daunting philosophical and intellectual volleys. In the wrong hands (particularly a Stanley Kramer, or his ilk), this could have failed miserably, like typical cinematic treatments of Ayn Rand novels. But this worked triumphantly, and heartily exemplifies one of the greatest directors ever at the apex of his craftsmanship. No self-respecting cinephile can avoid this movie, and I heartily recommend you to read the novel as well, though Kubrick nails it so effectively, reading the novel isn't necessary in the slightest for the film to be enjoyed.

One of the many 'gamechanger' films of Kubrick's extraordinary career.… Expand
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MaxberdNov 28, 2015
This movie deserves it's 10 because you have to have a open mind when you watch a movie about rape and violence. This movie is not about making light of these subjects, but it is showing that anyone can choose what and who they want. Even ifThis movie deserves it's 10 because you have to have a open mind when you watch a movie about rape and violence. This movie is not about making light of these subjects, but it is showing that anyone can choose what and who they want. Even if it means that they choose the bad things. Malcolm McDowell's performance is great showing a handsome schoolboy turned into a villain. At the end of the movie not only do you feel bad for the "villain" but you will be rooting for him as well. Don't go into this movie being a saint and criticizing the movie just because you don't like violence. This movie has a deep meaning and you have to understand it before trying to say it is "Horrible and " Garbage.… Expand
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15teententhJul 18, 2018
I really really really really really really really really really really really like this
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HugeonplutoFeb 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a film. A film that wants you to sympathize with a murderer and a rapist. A film that tries to justify criminal behavior. A film that tries to make a deep statement about society, but fails on every level.

But, or course, people love to pretend that's not the case. They pretend that it has some "deep meaning." That "meaning" is constantly thrown in your face every time you dare commit the sin of criticizing it.

What is that "meaning?"

Let's go through the plot and find out.

The film opens up showing us Alex DeLarge and his four "Droogs." They're in a bar called the "Korova," which serves milk laced with drugs. They drink the milk and then start a night of debauchery. First, they beat up an old drunk man. Then, they beat up a rival gang in a fight straight out of a WWE match. After that, they drive to a house in the country owned by Frank Alexander, cripples him, and then rapes his wife. Keep in mind, we're supposed to sympathize with this character.

After that, They go back to the "Kodova" where a woman sings some of Beethoven's 9'th. He strikes one of his droogs for jeering, stirring tension in the group. After that, he decides to call it a night. After Alex gets back to his apartment, he listens to Beethoven and masturbates to the thoughts of death and destruction. Again, we're supposed to sympathize with this guy.

The next day, his probation officer comes to his house for a visit. Afterwards, he meets two women at a record shop and has sex with them at his apartment. When night comes, he meets his droogs in the lobby of his apartment building. One of them challenges Alex, but Alex asserts authority by attacking him. He later decides to rob a rich cat-lady. While robbing the house, he encounters her, and ends up killing her. He tries to escape, but his droogs turn on him and smash his face with a milk bottle, and he gets arrested shortly afterwards. Any sane person would be cheering at this point, but again, the film tries to make you feel sorry for the guy.

Flash forward two years, and Alex, now in prison, is chosen to be part of an experiment. The experiment consists of being strapped in a chair, having your eyelids forced permanently open, being injected with drugs, and finally being forced to watch things you would normally like. During the experiment, he watches movie after movie of death, destruction, sex, and violence. All of this causes him to feel ill at the thought of sex and violence. To add insult to injury, one of the movies has Beethoven playing in the background, causing him to feel ill every time he hears his music.

Afterwards, the effects are demonstrated to a gathering of officials. Remember the "deep meaning" i mentioned earlier? This is where it presents itself. It makes the argument that nobody should have their free will taken away, even when they've used it constantly to murder and rape people. I get where it's coming from, but it clearly could've used a better example. Instead, it gives us a guy who needs to have his free will taken from him.

After the demonstration, he gets released from prison. He goes back to his parents house, only to find his stuff has been sold and his room is now rented out. He leaves, and encounters the old homeless man from before. He, along with his friends, beat the hell out of him. Two police officers break it up, and it's then revealed that the two police officers are his former droogs Dim and Georgie. They then take him to the countryside, beat the hell out of him and nearly drown him. Again, you should be happy this is happening, but the film WANTS you to feel sorry for him. It's honestly shocking and deplorable how much this film wants you to love a murdering rapist.

He is then found by Frank Alexander, the man whom he beat earlier and is now wheelchair bound because of it. He accepts him into his home not knowing who he is. Later he hears him singing "Singin' in the rain" the song he sang while he raped his wife. Now knowing who he is, he drugs him and locks him in an upstairs bedroom. He blares Beethoven's 9'th, causing him to jump out of the window in a suicide attempt. He wakes up in a hospital with all his bones broken. He is given a psychological evaluation. Surprise surprise, he now doesn't have any aversions to sex and violence. The minister, who conducted the experiment, offers him a job at his public relations office. He then brings in a stereo system playing Beethoven's 9'th, which doesn't have any affect on him.

In summary, this is a film that glorifies violence and tries to cover it up with a "Deep message." It's amazing how defended this movie is when it's little more than a orgy of debauchery. Only positive things i can say about it is that it's well shot, and has a good soundtrack.… Expand
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asoomroMay 28, 2012
This movie was needlessly pornographic and violent in a bad way. It was disgusting and a waste of time. It was one of those movies you walk away saying, I hope my younger siblings don't have to watch this...it's just wrong overall.
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edpoopstuffJul 13, 2015
not a fan of rape and beating, I also thought there was really any story behind this its just a lot of really weird violence, I think the director was really seeing how far he can go making a movie and somehow people allowing it
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BobA.May 23, 2006
A movie that has stood the test of time as a monument to the easily impressed.
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FashionistStateAug 27, 2010
It's so goddamn weird...yet I love it. At first I wasn't sure what to think of it, but after a second viewing it grew on me. It stays fairly loyal to the novel, as well.
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billrullerApr 25, 2011
I don't understand what people see in this movie. I couldn't really follow this movie at all. Just a couple of teenagers trying to take over their town, and they do it by beating up innocent people and raping women. It's also unbelievablyI don't understand what people see in this movie. I couldn't really follow this movie at all. Just a couple of teenagers trying to take over their town, and they do it by beating up innocent people and raping women. It's also unbelievably wierd. Their are some strange scenes that were so weird, I scratch my head and tried to figure out what's going on. It also gets more weird in the middle, I don't know what I was watching. The end kinda gets a little depressing, I pretty much just pulled the plug and said "goodbye" to this movie. I never read the book, but some people told me that the book is better than the movie. I guess I'm not a fan of films like this.… Expand
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kylerawksAug 1, 2013
This movie deserves to burn in hell. I only watched one short scene to prove that this movie is a terrible piece of garbage. I hope that the characters in this movie get beaten to death. I hope people who actually like this movie change theirThis movie deserves to burn in hell. I only watched one short scene to prove that this movie is a terrible piece of garbage. I hope that the characters in this movie get beaten to death. I hope people who actually like this movie change their mind and break the disc. This movie deserves nobody's time.… Expand
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TedK.Jun 20, 2008
A very poor movie. Incredibly boring in addition to being loathsome. It would be 0 out of 10 if not for Wendy Carlos' soundtrack.
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percy972Mar 10, 2011
This movie is seriously good. It is an artistic achievement of wonder with incredible scenes with a bad-ass combining of images and music that at the end has incredible quality.
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AuraGuiderFeb 27, 2011
"That is me. That is a superb film." The book was amazing, and so was this film. A masterpiece in sort. Right when it started and i saw Alex's evil smirk, i knew just then that it would be a great movie. The movie is about horrible stuff, but"That is me. That is a superb film." The book was amazing, and so was this film. A masterpiece in sort. Right when it started and i saw Alex's evil smirk, i knew just then that it would be a great movie. The movie is about horrible stuff, but it's captured so greatly that it could only be one word, and one word only: Masterpiece.… Expand
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ovi_bzJan 7, 2011
Shocking movie. It's a masterpiece and it's more than evident that Kubrick was a genius. But to much violence and sex in it. This is not the reality what it is shown in this movie. There is no use to make it so brutal.
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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020
Malcolm McDowell gives an excellent performance in this film. The films tagline is "Being the adventures of a young man who's principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven." A Clockwork Orange is Stanley Kubrick's classic and aMalcolm McDowell gives an excellent performance in this film. The films tagline is "Being the adventures of a young man who's principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven." A Clockwork Orange is Stanley Kubrick's classic and a really good film. 10/10… Expand
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VikkiC.Mar 1, 2010
After this film was first released, many cases of (Copycat) was reported. A 16 year old British boy pleaded guilty for attacking an old man, saying he had seen in it the film. The press related the violence in the film to many cases of After this film was first released, many cases of (Copycat) was reported. A 16 year old British boy pleaded guilty for attacking an old man, saying he had seen in it the film. The press related the violence in the film to many cases of (Copycat.) Cases like this caused Stanley Kubrick to withdraw the film from British release. Even though this film looks closely on Human deviance, the film had its reasons for being banned. It had a big impact on British society, and even though it is a good film, we have to justify what impact it left on society.… Expand
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BenB.Dec 30, 2009
The worst movie ever, with an actor whose script and facial expressions I happened to enjoy tremendously. The movie completely blows horribly, it makes no sense whatsoever, and if the plot is taken seriously would be maddening. But the main The worst movie ever, with an actor whose script and facial expressions I happened to enjoy tremendously. The movie completely blows horribly, it makes no sense whatsoever, and if the plot is taken seriously would be maddening. But the main character, the narrator, is unusually cheery and he uses uncommon language, which I found enjoyable.… Expand
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FelixQ.Jul 25, 2006
An important piece of cinema history- but the acclaim is wasted. Kubrick did not make movies- he was pleasing himself (I'm sure you can assume the very nice word I'd like to use here, but I'll refrain) McDowell makes this film An important piece of cinema history- but the acclaim is wasted. Kubrick did not make movies- he was pleasing himself (I'm sure you can assume the very nice word I'd like to use here, but I'll refrain) McDowell makes this film an entity, but still it falls flat in it's lofty attempts. Somehow, it feels like he was trying to ascertain his power, and carve out his individuality with this film. "I'm different! I'm special! I shock, I horrify- deal with it!" I have no problem with the violence or nudity, it's the severe blandness of the film that put me off. However, I do think that Malcolm McDowell's performance here is a singular shining moment, and the fact that the concept it brilliant saves this from being horrendous.… Expand
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txrangersfan72Jul 11, 2012
I turn 40 next month and it took me, a huge film lover, this long to see "A Clockwork Orange." In fact, I still haven't seen "Dr. Strangelove." Some film lover, huh? Well, I'd like to think that waiting this long has made me appreciate theI turn 40 next month and it took me, a huge film lover, this long to see "A Clockwork Orange." In fact, I still haven't seen "Dr. Strangelove." Some film lover, huh? Well, I'd like to think that waiting this long has made me appreciate the genius behind Kubrick's style a lot more than I would have 20 years ago. Anyone who would read this has probably already seen the film, so there is no need to rehash the plot. Instead, I want to specifically point out that Kubrick's consistent way of taking whatever twisted source material he is using to tell the story his way, no matter how much it may differ from the original, shows how incredible he was at not just choosing the right material, but filtering it literally and figuratively through lenses that show the viewer a little about what made him tick. Yes, it may come across as intentionally shocking, but he does it without seeming like he is intentionally doing it. He truly conveys a sense of artistic intent around his effort. It's not just trying to tell the viewer a story, but showing, via film, the grittiest, most impactful way to experience that story to get the most not just out of the plot, but every nugget of crisp detail. By now I've read numerous articles about how Kubrick made his individual films. A common message I get is that his genius and his end product is always thought of as top rate, but that those with whom he worked, even the original writers of the source material, conflicted with him. He demands a lot of his talent, reduces them to their barest art and brings out the best in them. This process isn't entirely enjoyed or appreciated by those with whom he worked, but I've seen a lot of films with the actors he uses and I cannot point to many, if any, efforts those actors do away from Kubrick that are better than the one they did with him. Malcolm McDowell is as perfect in "A Clockwork Orange" as I have ever seen him. His performance was raw, real, demented and just perfect. I was astounded to learn that one of the creepiest, most disturbing element of the film was him singing "Singin in the Rain" while beating the writer and meticulously preparing to brutally rape his wife, was improved by McDowell and not originally called for in the scene. The dichotomy of the brutal scene and the uplifting song amplified the creepiness of it all the more, proving that Kubrick had his actors right where he needed them to be.… Expand
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mattnog11Jan 10, 2012
An absolutely fantastic film. This movie's strangeness, and disturbing features are perfect. I have never seen a movie quite like this. truly one of the best movies i've ever seen. this film had not only crime and violence, and theAn absolutely fantastic film. This movie's strangeness, and disturbing features are perfect. I have never seen a movie quite like this. truly one of the best movies i've ever seen. this film had not only crime and violence, and the disturbing ways of some people, but it also showed disturbing ways in our society. It even relates to our society right now. it shows corruption secrets propaganda use. it has a bit of everything, I have already rewatched it several times and it is and will remain one of my all time favorite movies, but be warned this movie is not for children or people easily disturbed. it has language, violence, strong sexual content. many sexual themes. if ur gonna see this movie be prepared for a movie like u have never seen before, although it may not be as bad as some of the movies today, it still is disturbing.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerJul 25, 2021
"Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed"
-My Chemical Romance A depiction of the violent nature of youth and a satire of the criminal justice system. Due to a mix of immaturity, a lack of"Teenagers scare the living sh*t out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed"
-My Chemical Romance

A depiction of the violent nature of youth and a satire of the criminal justice system. Due to a mix of immaturity, a lack of real-world experience, and being a mess of hormones teens tend to lack empathy and often act on their cruelest instincts or sexual impulses without any remorse. That's what gets portrayed here as we follow a high school aged gang leader as he and his fellow "Droogs" go around assaulting, raping, and commiting various other crimes against anyone they see fit simply because they can and it's fun for them.

The film does an excellent job of capturing all the qualities of a teenage sociopath in its narrator/protagonist "Alex." He's arrogant, manipulative, has no sense of guilt, spouts off borderline unintelligible jargon just like today's buzzword obsessed culture does, and when he finally receives some comeuppance from those he had harmed in the past he even has the audacity to play the victim. In an atypical move he's an intentionally unlikable, villainous, and downright evil focal character making for a unique viewing experience. All of this is brought to life by a fantastic Malcolm McDowell performance.

"He's enterprising, aggressive, outgoing, young, bold, vicious. He'll do."

This naturally makes the moral of the story pretty murky. I mean, it's not like you can root for or sympathize with such a vile scumbag when he gets caught, jailed, and begins to experience the same kind of brutality he once dished out. Something I really struggled with when reading the book. Luckily, Stanley Kubrick made the message much clearer in this adaptation. This is a scathing critique of prisoner reform programs and the unethical practices going on behind the scenes that don't succeed at getting these kind of violent offenders to turn over a new leaf before releasing them back into society anyways, with some shots taken at governmental corruption along the way.

As you might expect given the subject material being covered here, the content in this movie is quite harsh. There are fairly graphic displays of sexual assault and torture. Kubrick managed to make this watchable in spite of all that however by intelligently pulling his punches where he needed to and imbuing the whole thing with a rather cartoonish vibe. A clash between rival gangs, for example, plays out like something you would see in a Tom and Jerry short. Stuff such as the way the world is filled with erotic imagery meant to symbolize the lustful fixations of those in their pubescent years gives off a ridiculous and even playful tone that makes some of the more barbarous moments easier to sit through, but never to the point where it fails to acknowledge or represent the severity of them. This a borderline masterpiece and one of those rare examples of a film being better than the book it's based on, if only because it's themes have been made easier to decipher. The sole complaint I have that could be considered anything more than a personal nitpick extends to the rape sequences. These scenes thankfully cut off before reaching I Spit on Your Grave levels of explicit, but you still see restrained women getting forcefully stripped naked. The problem is that these parts feel rather **** as if Kubrick is unnecessarily throwing the exposed breasts and buttocks onscreen for some cheap titillation, which if that is truly the case would be disgusting given the context. Outside of that there's little to take fault with here. A classic for a reason, this is a one of a kind piece of cinema that provides a Looney Tunes gonzo look into the mind of an unrestrained juvenile delinquent with meanings that can still be dissected and discussed for years to come. It's practically mandatory viewing for anyone with a serious appreciation for the medium, regardless of whether you typically shy away from such hardcore offerings or not.

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TokyochuchuNov 14, 2012
A Clockwork Orange is a work of art from Stanley Kubrick. Each shot and sequence is lovingly crafted for supreme visual impact. The plot is interesting, the language is unique and the acting is great. A Clockwork Orange is truly aA Clockwork Orange is a work of art from Stanley Kubrick. Each shot and sequence is lovingly crafted for supreme visual impact. The plot is interesting, the language is unique and the acting is great. A Clockwork Orange is truly a 'one-of-a-kind' movie.… Expand
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AstronomyDomineJun 2, 2011
The best film I've ever seen. Definitely the best Kubrick movie...
Also noticed a lot of people saying to read the book beforehand or you won't understand it? I never read the book until a good 2 months after seeing the film and it madeThe best film I've ever seen. Definitely the best Kubrick movie...
Also noticed a lot of people saying to read the book beforehand or you won't understand it? I never read the book until a good 2 months after seeing the film and it made perfect sense to me...… Expand
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filmtrashreviewJul 2, 2011
Innovative, spectacular and refreshing the strange acts and a perfect art department make this film stand out above the rest. I wasn't completely impressed with the film until nearly two hours in. I felt it was an artistic piece with littleInnovative, spectacular and refreshing the strange acts and a perfect art department make this film stand out above the rest. I wasn't completely impressed with the film until nearly two hours in. I felt it was an artistic piece with little to no meaning. However, A Clockwork Orange is a portrait of modern day rebellion and the reality of life.… Expand
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ShahnamehDec 21, 2011
Not my kind of movie, and it's definitely not one of worlds or Kubricks greatest movies either. I never liked the characters in this movie and it allways gives me a bad feeling. An overrated movie.
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MarkAngelOct 16, 2013
I've always had mixed feelings about this film. Although hailed as masterpiece and regular darling of the art house lovers, to me it's just a little bit messy, chaotic and pretentiously involved piece. The main problem as it seems to me isI've always had mixed feelings about this film. Although hailed as masterpiece and regular darling of the art house lovers, to me it's just a little bit messy, chaotic and pretentiously involved piece. The main problem as it seems to me is that, Kubrick here addresses issues of deeply political nature without clearly specifying his ideological perspectives, resulting in ambiguous and confusing work. Now the ambiguity might be welcomed in ethereal and metaphysical meditations such as "2001" but when targeting the political as he does here, it is irritating. Or, as Mr. Ebert said, "The Clockwork Orange" is ideological mess.… Expand
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SpangleDec 2, 2013
Right when I thought I had seen the oddest film ever, a new contender comes along. Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is extraordinarily weird, yet also brilliant. Not only is it beautifully filmed (as expected), but it raises numerousRight when I thought I had seen the oddest film ever, a new contender comes along. Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is extraordinarily weird, yet also brilliant. Not only is it beautifully filmed (as expected), but it raises numerous cultural issues as well. Odd, elegant, violent, and brilliant, A Clockwork Orange is certainly a classic.… Expand
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DexEngineerNov 17, 2021
Somehow watching this movie fires multiple various emotions and goes deep under your skin. The mixture of great story presentation with unique visuals makes this movie an experience. It stands out in the crowd, especially now (2021) whenSomehow watching this movie fires multiple various emotions and goes deep under your skin. The mixture of great story presentation with unique visuals makes this movie an experience. It stands out in the crowd, especially now (2021) when almost all movies are a failure.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012
Twisted and brilliant, haunting and hypnotic, A Clockwork Orange is one of the most complex and troubling films I've ever seen.
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Skullgirlsfan13Jun 2, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Possibly the most strangest movie out there; which is fitting knowing the director Stanley Kuebrick, and that what make it so great. The story itself is very interesting, showing us the daily life of psychotic high schooler. That alone is worth a viewing. This obviously Malcom Mcdowell best known performance, seriously try and think of another good movie he was in. He does this role so perfectly that you can't help but love him, despite what horrible vile acts he does. So what makes this movie so enjoyable is the main character and the journey he goes through, but what good is that without obstacles to overcome? From gang fights, rape, breaking and entering, and government experimenting. While each bit is interesting and entertaining, the experimenting is a bit confusing. While it is one of the most famous scenes, afterwards it causes a bit of confusion. I know that we get to see a lot of Karma finally pay off for him, but the overall message is a bit hard to determine. Supposedly he lost his will; figuratively, so that means he can't fend for himself, that sounds nice, but I can't help that the director was trying to say more but was lost. That doesn't matter anyways, this is still an awesome, brilliant, outstanding movie.… Expand
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MovieGuysFeb 12, 2014
A Clockwork Orange uses of a taboo topic to actually rally against the same topic. The fact that Kubrick does that so persuasively earns the movie bragging rights immediately. Also, the movie leaves you with a feeling of remorse and eerinessA Clockwork Orange uses of a taboo topic to actually rally against the same topic. The fact that Kubrick does that so persuasively earns the movie bragging rights immediately. Also, the movie leaves you with a feeling of remorse and eeriness that it becomes hard to shake off.… Expand
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JQLeitchDec 19, 2015
One of my favourite films. Outstanding acting and after reading the novella, it perfectly captures it. Captures the disturbance of Alex and his "droogs". The soundtrack is also amazing.
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imilhoferDec 26, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is a piece of art. It looks stunning, and captivates you from the beginning. Kubrick immerses you in the world his film is set in through colour, shadow and camera trickery. McDowell offers the perfectly uncomfortable mix between humour and horror, keeping the audience on edge and unsure of how to feel. Should we laugh when the woman's jumpsuit is torn off of her? Is the massive sculpture of a penis used as a weapon funny or disturbing? That's the beauty of Kubrick, and in many ways Burgess' novel everything is up in the air and nothing is certain. A mesmerizing, confusing and disorientating watch that will shock, baffle and overjoy. Better than the book.… Expand
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EnricoDandoloMar 23, 2014
The film, just like the original book it's based on, presents some very interesting questions, such as "To be a bad person with free will, or to be a good person without any will at all?" Unfortunately, "A Clockwork Orange" is terriblyThe film, just like the original book it's based on, presents some very interesting questions, such as "To be a bad person with free will, or to be a good person without any will at all?" Unfortunately, "A Clockwork Orange" is terribly resolved. From bad casting, writing and acting to awkwardly horrendous costume design and art decoration, everything in this film just feels so off and uninviting. I would not watch this film again because of its meaning, but because it is just simply very badly done.… Expand
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cinemabonApr 8, 2018
Continuing his method of using a classic music soundtrack as he did in 2001, Kubrick uses classical music to emphasize a future world obsessed with violence.
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horcrux2007Sep 3, 2014
Kubrick asks difficult questions with his film "A Clockwork Orange" such as the true meaning of good and evil. "A Clockwork Orange" is very disturbing and shocking yet entertaining and darkly funny. It's intriguing, well-acted, andKubrick asks difficult questions with his film "A Clockwork Orange" such as the true meaning of good and evil. "A Clockwork Orange" is very disturbing and shocking yet entertaining and darkly funny. It's intriguing, well-acted, and beautifully shot, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
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xaleberApr 27, 2015
A poetic study of violence and what makes us humans, A Clockwork Orange is masterful work of art that ranks as his (Stanley Kubrick) second best film, following 2001
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Ojo7155Mar 23, 2016
This movie is a cinematic masterpiece. The message of free will really makes you think. While it's true that the violence can make you uncomfortable (especially during the first time watching), that's just how real life is. Nobody can denyThis movie is a cinematic masterpiece. The message of free will really makes you think. While it's true that the violence can make you uncomfortable (especially during the first time watching), that's just how real life is. Nobody can deny that the movie's morals, along with it's trade mark visuals (it's Kubrick, what do you expect), make this movie exceptional.… Expand
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Kevin41Jan 6, 2017
The most shocking Kubrick’s film, merciless indictment against the wickedness of man and society. A film without hope. A story in which in noone of the characters you can find something positive. Who is more guilty? Alex “the droog” or theThe most shocking Kubrick’s film, merciless indictment against the wickedness of man and society. A film without hope. A story in which in noone of the characters you can find something positive. Who is more guilty? Alex “the droog” or the “society” that is around?… Expand
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StealthyHipo200Aug 25, 2018
A triumph on all accounts. The cinematography is iconic and revelutionary, the soundtrack is encapsulating and the overall style is outstanding. All this along with Malcolm McDowell's phenomenal performance and a thought provoking story lineA triumph on all accounts. The cinematography is iconic and revelutionary, the soundtrack is encapsulating and the overall style is outstanding. All this along with Malcolm McDowell's phenomenal performance and a thought provoking story line make this a true classic worthy of Kubrick's legacy.… Expand
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MehrshadNPMar 16, 2019
After watching this movie,and truly finding out what Stanely Kubrick was trying to tell us,everything that Art,Philosophy,Psychology and the others are trying to say about human nature,would seem repetitive;Beacause this movie has said itAfter watching this movie,and truly finding out what Stanely Kubrick was trying to tell us,everything that Art,Philosophy,Psychology and the others are trying to say about human nature,would seem repetitive;Beacause this movie has said it all,oh my brothers and only friends!… Expand
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ahmedaiman1999Feb 11, 2020
The excessive, exaggerated, outrageous and gratuitous vulgarity of the overlong first act kept me from watching this otherwise work of genius all the way till the end. I can't recall how many times I started watching it but never managed toThe excessive, exaggerated, outrageous and gratuitous vulgarity of the overlong first act kept me from watching this otherwise work of genius all the way till the end. I can't recall how many times I started watching it but never managed to last through to it's end credits. I'm not that squeamish, faint-of-heart kind of a person; but this film just pushes all the buttons for me in a most disturbing way.

While I still think the first act is too long and too "perverse" for its own good, now after I've seen the rest of the film, I totally understand why it's often described as one of the most brilliant and exceptional dystopian films in the history of cinema. This devilishly thought-provoking futuristic vivid nightmare shows Kubrick at his most diabolically clever. I've never see such "moral dilemma" explored so intricately and craftily. I have no idea about Burgess's novel the film is based on, but what I can see, and admire, here is a prime example of how to explore a moral dilemma by expanding on it in a most creative and visionary way possible. Definitely my favourite screenplay written by Kubrick despite some overly-expository lines besides the aforementioned issue I had with the first act.

This is absolutely one of my favourite Kubrick films and my favourite film that I'll never see again. I mean, who dare to revisit his scariest nightmare regardless of how colourful it is?!

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JumpCut_OnlineApr 9, 2019
A Clockwork Orange is still as brilliantly bleak as it was upon its first release, and its themes of government control and the power and influence of images and technology mean it is shockingly still relevant. A film whose reputationA Clockwork Orange is still as brilliantly bleak as it was upon its first release, and its themes of government control and the power and influence of images and technology mean it is shockingly still relevant. A film whose reputation undoubtedly precedes it, it is also a film which feels like it has earned that reputation. A masterpiece.… Expand
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loremMar 31, 2020
A strange and disturbing movie, definitely with Kubrick's stamp, presenting a world in which the greatest vices and crimes of humanity are freely exercised.
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ehuismanJul 14, 2020
There's a lot to love here. The violent realism brings to mind Quintin Tarantino, but it is combined with a comic absurdity and aesthetic surrealism that make the entire thing feel like a dream sequence, a bizarre journey through a weirdlyThere's a lot to love here. The violent realism brings to mind Quintin Tarantino, but it is combined with a comic absurdity and aesthetic surrealism that make the entire thing feel like a dream sequence, a bizarre journey through a weirdly recognizable near future. A Clockwork Orange also makes for great social commentary, both at its surface as well as its layers underneath, in which this future's most intense characteristics are to be read as metaphors for a current society. Ultimately, the film's weakness - or wickedness if you will - lies not in the questions that it asks but in the answers that it seems to provide.… Expand
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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022
Plenty of female nudity although most of it in the wrong tone. Beautiful camera movement and angles. Stunning imagery conveyed through set design and makeup. A bit boring in terms of surround but the music is excellent. The dialogue is finePlenty of female nudity although most of it in the wrong tone. Beautiful camera movement and angles. Stunning imagery conveyed through set design and makeup. A bit boring in terms of surround but the music is excellent. The dialogue is fine but lacking depth. The sound effects are sometimes a bit ropey. An interesting story well told. It has some fascinating political undertones. It is a full circle movie where the story makes sense from beginning to end referencing earlier encounters and making every shot important. Every aspiring director should watch this to get a sense of content and how to pack it in. A truly interesting experiment that is fascinating but not entertaining.… Expand
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PeterJ.Dec 31, 2007
After hearing about this movie for many, many years I finally decided to watch it when I saw it was available in Blu Ray. The beginning of the movie was a 10, but lost it's luster after a while. Overall, still a very good movie, After hearing about this movie for many, many years I finally decided to watch it when I saw it was available in Blu Ray. The beginning of the movie was a 10, but lost it's luster after a while. Overall, still a very good movie, especially being made in the 70's.… Expand
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JoseCJun 25, 2009
Ted K, im sorry about you, this is one of the greatest movies ever made, a classic, im not saying you are stupid or something like that, im just saying you have to admit it was a good movie, a really good movie, at least you gave it a 2, not Ted K, im sorry about you, this is one of the greatest movies ever made, a classic, im not saying you are stupid or something like that, im just saying you have to admit it was a good movie, a really good movie, at least you gave it a 2, not like the morons who give it a 0. it surprises me that it was made in the 70's, i watched it in the school while i was studying about the "super man" of Niietzche and i felt in love of it. sorry if my english is not good.… Expand
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emskds.Sep 28, 2005
I really have to go down on my knees for this film, i mean the culture, the texture, and the whole subjective toward this movie is amazing.
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KennethM.May 18, 2006
This movie, and the book, are rather a bit like seven samurai, in that if you have never seen it, you are incomplete.
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AlanA.Dec 30, 2007
Easily one of the greatest movies ever filmed. Some are blinded from its violence and sexuality and just see it as a horrific film. Sad. Kubrick is awesome!
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MarkK.Jun 24, 2007
I first saw this movie in college and was awed by it. I just watched it over the weekend, 20 years later, and was disappointed. The book is better -- as are other Kubrick films: 2001, Dr. Strangelove, and The Shining. "Clockwork" is a miss, I first saw this movie in college and was awed by it. I just watched it over the weekend, 20 years later, and was disappointed. The book is better -- as are other Kubrick films: 2001, Dr. Strangelove, and The Shining. "Clockwork" is a miss, not a hit.… Expand
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PaulM.Feb 13, 2008
Quite simply THE GREATEST FILM EVER MADE.A masterpiece in every sense of the word,I cannot by any stretch of the imagination see this film being bettered or even arguably equaled.This film is stunning ,awesome ,and jaw droopingly brilliant Quite simply THE GREATEST FILM EVER MADE.A masterpiece in every sense of the word,I cannot by any stretch of the imagination see this film being bettered or even arguably equaled.This film is stunning ,awesome ,and jaw droopingly brilliant in every aspect. Genius… Expand
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JimT.Aug 28, 2009
To take away a man's freedom of choice, no matter what the choice, is to take away humanity. Why do we root for poor Alex at the end? What's the matter with us? It's a testament to Kubrick's genius and his unrelenting To take away a man's freedom of choice, no matter what the choice, is to take away humanity. Why do we root for poor Alex at the end? What's the matter with us? It's a testament to Kubrick's genius and his unrelenting style that this movie, once seen, will not leave. And by the way, Malcolm McDowell must have had to endure the most trials of just about any leading actor to date, to a mesmerizing result. Truly a masterpiece.… Expand
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KennyNov 25, 2008
One of the greatest movies of all time. Its completely mesmerizing from beginning to end.
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FrankBDec 18, 2009
Anyone who dislikes this film obviously didn't understand it's brilliance and they should be eugenized or have their kids exterminated to stop the flow of stupidity in society. Tell Ted K and the asshole from Chigo reader that im Anyone who dislikes this film obviously didn't understand it's brilliance and they should be eugenized or have their kids exterminated to stop the flow of stupidity in society. Tell Ted K and the asshole from Chigo reader that im gonna rape their wives and kill her with a giant dick statue just like my homeboy Alex did in the movie.… Expand
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spacecaptainAug 4, 2011
My favorite movie of all time. One of Kubrick's masterpieces. Primarily, Malcolm McDowell's performance is not to be missed. In fact CO features a brilliant cast throughout. The script is still more innovative than anything to hit theMy favorite movie of all time. One of Kubrick's masterpieces. Primarily, Malcolm McDowell's performance is not to be missed. In fact CO features a brilliant cast throughout. The script is still more innovative than anything to hit the screen since. Walter Carlos's synthesizer score is exhilarating, and still sounds cutting edge. The cinematography and art director are absolutely first rate. 5 stars; 100%; the Real Deal.… Expand
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Nrich46Jul 4, 2011
Kubrick's interpretation of Anthony Burgess's novel not only follows the plot nearly perfectly (the ending is changed to help market American audiences and to coincide with Kubrick's ideals) but, also, expresses all the ideas through a newKubrick's interpretation of Anthony Burgess's novel not only follows the plot nearly perfectly (the ending is changed to help market American audiences and to coincide with Kubrick's ideals) but, also, expresses all the ideas through a new medium. Brilliantly shot, wonderfully meaningful, and uniquely acted, "A Clockwork Orange" will grab it's audience and redefine any previous conceptions of film as art. This movie excels in Kubrick's ability to affect the audience; the shots, and images present in this film create direct discomfort in it's audience. This ability, which Kubrick mastered, helps make "A Clockwork Orange" a prominent movie in film history.… Expand
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Mcc123May 17, 2012
My favorite movie of all time. It asks what i think is one the most important question of them all. Does society need to be changed before it gets out of control? And a clockwork orange answers that with an enthusiastic no. Their may beMy favorite movie of all time. It asks what i think is one the most important question of them all. Does society need to be changed before it gets out of control? And a clockwork orange answers that with an enthusiastic no. Their may be people in this world that are complete sociopaths, but they shouldn't be forced to be good. We deserve to make our own choices, and if we do wrong, then we suffer the consequences accordingly. Alex suffers, but he shouldn't be brainwashed into being something he's not. If we want to be good and grow as a society, we must make that choice ourselves. This movie is called "controversial" but all that means to me is that it has a very important lesson to teach us, and it does.… Expand
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MattMintageJan 10, 2012
How can someone look at this Kubrickian masterpiece and call it trash? Clockwork has enough social, governmental, and psychological commentary packed in 1 1/2 hours of film than the entire new slop of "classics" that have come out in the pastHow can someone look at this Kubrickian masterpiece and call it trash? Clockwork has enough social, governmental, and psychological commentary packed in 1 1/2 hours of film than the entire new slop of "classics" that have come out in the past 20 years.… Expand
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RodrigoBGCSep 26, 2011
There are no words that really can describe how good is this movie, Stanley Kubrick was a genius, each movie he made is just perfect, his camera work was just fascinating
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