Review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Anneli Y — 29 Nov 2012

I think it is an excellent and very humorous dissection and critique of capital punishment.

This review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) was written by Anneli Y on 29 Nov 2012.

A Clockwork Orange has generally received very positive reviews.

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