Review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Movie1997 — 24 Jul 2015

In spite of the controversy that this movie presents, "A Clockwork Orange" is still an energetically electrifying film. What keeps this movie from feeling too focused on the controversy is the character of Alex (Malcom McDowell) and the journey that he goes through.

Alex DeLarge is probably my favorite character in a Stanley Kubrick movie. He is synical and monstrous, but at the same time you care about him. It's a back and forth relationship. You hate the character as a person because of the awful crimes that he commits, but when he is getting pushed around from not only the people trying to reabilitate him but by those he harmed earlier, you feel bad for him as a person as well.

And of course, Malcom McDowell nails this character to a tithe. Aside from a fascinating lead you have a beautiful stylish setting a gripping moments that really put you to the test. It's also very thought provoking.

And not in the way that's too ambiguous for its own good like "2001: A Space Odyessy". It questions views on society. And it shows that everyone and anyone can have a dark side when handling cert a in situations.

You feel bad for one character when something bad happens to him/her, but when that same person strikes back you feel ashamed in their actions on dealing with a situation. As far as issues with the movie, there was one droog that gets literally no attention whatsoever.

It should have just been three droogs rather than four. And it was a little slow at a couple of parts within the second act. Other than that, this movie is entertaining and engaging as hell, despite its controversy.