Review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Alex N — 31 May 2013

As powerful a look at what it means to be good as I have ever seen. Bravo.

This review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) was written by Alex N on 31 May 2013.

A Clockwork Orange has generally received very positive reviews.

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