I am so glad I finally got to see this movie and boy was it worth the wait! A Clockwork Orange is one of the best films I've seen this year so far. (I know it's only February, but still). Many people dismiss this film as being just a heaping montage of explicit sexual imagery and violence, but I'm about to divulge into what it truly is, and that is a pure art form.
The story takes place in a futuristic version of Britain and centers around Alex DeLarge, a 17-year-old delinquent who, along with his "droogs" (friends), spends his nights beating up drunks, breaking into homes and raping women, hanging at the local milk bar, and listening to Beethoven.
You know, typical teenager stuff.
However, one night a particular raid goes awry when the intended victim calls the police and Alex's droogs abandon him, allowing him to be turned in. Alex then hears of a new program designed to help rehabilitate criminals, and upon learning that any participants automatically decrease their time in the slammer, he immediately volunteers. However, he is ill prepared for the effects that this controversial method will have on him.
I understand that this movie is widely regarded as being one of the most controversial films of all time, and I can agree with that. The film contains a ton of graphic nudity and violence, and since rape is a recurring element, it is no suprise than most people have a hard time watching this film. But that shouldn't take away from the masterpiece that it is. Wonderfully acted and amazingly shot, this film will have you cringing in discomfort but also laughing in relief when Alex finally gets what is coming to him. Definitely a must for any serious moviegoer or controversial-film fan.
Overall rating: 10/10
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