A Clockwork Orange

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 1971

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 1076 Ratings

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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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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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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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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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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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imthenoobDec 2, 2018

Cool, so I get to be one of the few people who really didn't care for this movie. Not saying that it's bad in any way but I just had a hard time really getting into it and by the end, I was left rather unsatisfied.