A Clockwork Orange
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 1971
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kyle20ellisMar 13, 2022
I like and respect Stanley Kubrick, and feel that along with 2001, Dr Strangelove, Full Metal Jacket and Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange is one of his best films. It is probably Kubrick's most controversial film, but it is also one of hisI like and respect Stanley Kubrick, and feel that along with 2001, Dr Strangelove, Full Metal Jacket and Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange is one of his best films. It is probably Kubrick's most controversial film, but it is also one of his most fascinating at the same time. It is the sort of movie that you need to see more than once though, I didn't think much of it first time I love it and appreciate it much more now for what it set out to do.

A Clockwork Orange is a shocking film I give you that, particularly with the rape and sadistic ultra-violence in the first half, and the scenes where Alex is being brainwashed do bring forth ambiguous messages. Still, like with the rest of Kubrick's work it is very well made, has a haunting soundtrack that fits wonderfully with the tone of the film(especially loved the use of the Beethoven), superb writing and direction from Kubrick and a compelling story that evokes thought afterword complete with a purposefully unrepentent ending. Also Malcolm McDowell is absolutely superb in what I consider the performance of his career.

In conclusion, very fascinating film. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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PanchogulJun 16, 2020
Creo que esta es una de las películas más apoteósicas e ingeniosas de toda la historia y quizás la mas atrevida y arriesgada de Stanley Kubrick.
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EpicLadySpongeApr 25, 2016
Definitely not suitable for those who can't handle a single minute of this movie. If you ask me, this is like rated X for its time and even then, it's still aged great.
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timoneJun 12, 2018
''Ho, ho, ho! Well, if it isn't fat, stinking billy goat Billy-boy in poison. How are thou... thou globby bottle of cheap, stinking chip-oil? Come and get one in the yarbles if you have any yarbles you eunuch jelly, thou.''

What do you mean''Ho, ho, ho! Well, if it isn't fat, stinking billy goat Billy-boy in poison. How are thou... thou globby bottle of cheap, stinking chip-oil? Come and get one in the yarbles if you have any yarbles you eunuch jelly, thou.''

What do you mean what I'm talking about? I'm talking about the greatest controversial film of all time, A Clockwork Orange. I overall love this film especially when other people says how much a masterpiece this film actually is. I know my mum didn't like it because of how controversial the film actually is and you know what, it's not that bad. I mean, It's like that I don't care what people who haven't seen it says telling people who love the movie to stay away from it. Well, I gotta say: F£$k the haters, Love the lovers. I mean it's freaking Stanley Kubrick, what more do you need? Even though much like I reviewed Full Metal Jacket in the past years, me and my friends absolutely adored it and this one is funny, violent and fantastically acted and directed. Unfortunately, what I haven't said, It's not for everyone. Malcolm McDowell is the bad guy who loves xxx and violence who is the leader of the droogies of Ultra-Violence and he got to jail, he decides to be good and be cured. Also he loves listening to classical music called Ludwig Van Beethoven but not anymore cause the people who work next to prison putting the classical music in the viddied scene about violence making him feel really sick. While the scene where Alex and his droogies assaulted the man and the women while singing ''Singing in the Rain'' is controversial for people but for me, it's just hilarious. I mean when he was singing ''Singing in the Rain.'' He also singing it while in the bath. I even sung this song in front of the teachers and my mates without letting them know that this is from this, not from the original Singin' in the Rain. Don't give anything away when I said that. Singing ''Singing in the Rain'' will never be the same again. There is also a scene that really made me chuckle where Alex shouting ''Turn it off!'' when he was listening to Ludwig Van. This is Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece that ever created. I love the designs, the artwork and the masterful film making especially the acting and directed. I don't care if it's clunky, I don't care if it has problems cause there aren't any. The stuff that works well works unbelievably well and it sticks with you. It is was one everybody's favorite films of all time along side Full Metal Jacket. If any of you people who haven't seen it, I just gotta say: Don't go hating on it because it's controversial and don't judge it for how bad it is because it's not. I'm looking at you, Mum. All you have to do is let them enjoy it and let them and me love it for Stanley Kubrick. So STFU and respect my opinion! (No Offense.)… Expand
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ElectroNickApr 13, 2016
Very few films are as daring in subject manner as Kubrick's masterpiece. This adaptation of the best-selling novel dares to tackle uncomfortable issues that very few films than and now would tackle. It mainly accomplishes this with theVery few films are as daring in subject manner as Kubrick's masterpiece. This adaptation of the best-selling novel dares to tackle uncomfortable issues that very few films than and now would tackle. It mainly accomplishes this with the portrayal of the main character Alex. Alex is not your typical teenage protagonist as he murders people in cold blood and even rapes women in his past time. But yet, the society that tries to correct him is just as corrupt and evil as he is. This raises the question of why Alex acted this way in the beginning of the film because is that his true nature or did the world he grew up in make him this way. Corruption is an important theme of the film including the desecration of art and the fact that sex is used as a weapon in many times of the film. Even innocent things such as milk is corrupted with drugs to corrupt the youth instead of nourishing them. It even deals with the never ending cycle of revenge as explored with Alex's suffering after the supposed "cure". The scene that shows this concept was when he was beaten alive by the homeless man that he beaten near to death earlier in the film as he describes that the younger generation always pays for the sins of the older generation. It even shows the dangers of the potential rise of fascism that could arise at anytime. If you want a more detailed analysis I highly recommend watching the Renegade Cut episode of this film. This is an accomplishment in filmmaking that could only be achieved from a mind as complex as Kubrick's.… Expand
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flylexMay 21, 2017
Clockwork orange is set in a future london following in the footsteps of Alex a young man who has as pastime practicing the so-called ultraviolence with his gang. After being betrayed by his friends and captured by the police he is subjugatedClockwork orange is set in a future london following in the footsteps of Alex a young man who has as pastime practicing the so-called ultraviolence with his gang. After being betrayed by his friends and captured by the police he is subjugated to a treatment to end his violent urges So he is subjugated by the crimes themselves. The film is picicodelico and has a whole constrate of colors and costumes that creates a sophisticated climate for the film, the character alex is very well characterized in its brutality and sophistication, even knowing the acts committed by It is almost impossible not to create a bond with the character and not feel sorry for him in events during the film, the direction is perfect knowing to make use of available resources very well (SPOILER: in the scene of the rape there is no use of cuts in So that the camera's presage is evident and after a while it makes the viewer feel immersed in the scene, the brutality is strengthened with small tricks with The other scene is where Alex knocks out two men of his gang in this scene is used the slow camera to the sound of classical music in another perspective there is a scene where he **** two women and acceleration is used. SPOILER). In general the direction is perfect the main character has all the characteristics of a good anti-hero segmented beethoven music is perfect and the plot is very well told.note 100… Expand
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AsterFrayJul 31, 2017
This film is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Kubrick for the most part perfectly adapts Burgesses novel all the while adding his own famous flare into the mix. Each scene is shot beautifully and never feels out of place. MalcomThis film is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Kubrick for the most part perfectly adapts Burgesses novel all the while adding his own famous flare into the mix. Each scene is shot beautifully and never feels out of place. Malcom Macdowell's portrayal as Alex should be seen as one of the greatest roles ever preformed up with the likes of Heath Ledger's Joker and Christian Bale's Patrick Bateman. It's a real shame film isn't praised as much as it really should be. Lastly to all the people who reviewed and dislike this film just for its violence while not even giving it an unbiased chance shouldn't even be reviewing movies in the first place.… Expand
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AsukaLSApr 29, 2019
A masterpiece. It is true that the book is better but still remains a great adaptation. It is, without a doubt, one of Kubrick's best movies
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MovieRiffingJul 22, 2019
Stanley Kubrick's controversial masterpiece stands the test of time. Diving deep into themes of rehabilitation, incarceration, morality, and the corruption of society, A Clockwork Orange forces the audience to come to their own conclusions.Stanley Kubrick's controversial masterpiece stands the test of time. Diving deep into themes of rehabilitation, incarceration, morality, and the corruption of society, A Clockwork Orange forces the audience to come to their own conclusions. Kubrick sets the stage for self reflection through expert cinematography and a number of brilliant performances. The film presents a complex question surrounded by many possible conclusions, and refuses to spoon-feed the audience. Like the hands on a clock, not much progress has been made by the time the story is over, but that is entirely the point.… Expand
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Bradh6886Jan 5, 2021
There are few synonyms to the word "masterpiece". Every element is tuned to perfection in this encyclopedia of brilliant filmmaking. Opening shot haunts you to your core and maintains interest to the very end. Top 10 all-time contender.
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TheEventsOf1989Jan 11, 2020
An untarnished way to look at a tarnished character, a marvelous commentary on free-will.
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movieloverandiJul 14, 2021
A thought provoking, gripping and powerful film that is excellently directed by Stanley Kubrick and features some of the best dialogue in cinema history.
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KieranChMar 29, 2020
While A Clockwork Orange provides an interesting insight into Anthony Burgess' fear of regulating human nature, it's incredibly uncomfortable.
The movie's subject matter deals with hard topics such as rape, and 'ultraviolence'. I've tried toWhile A Clockwork Orange provides an interesting insight into Anthony Burgess' fear of regulating human nature, it's incredibly uncomfortable.
The movie's subject matter deals with hard topics such as rape, and 'ultraviolence'. I've tried to give this film multiple viewings, but I always find myself stopping it prematurely as a result of the discomfort that is viewing it. If you have problems with this very serious subject matter, I recommend you pass on this movie.
With that being said, I do think Stanley Kubrick does Burgess' vision of a state-run dystopia justice through his incredible screenwriting creating a world so unfamiliar from our own, his direction that gives every minor character an almost robotic feel, as well as the acting of Malcolm MacDowell who does a stellar job at portraying Alex, an udder sociopath that the viewer can still empathize with.
If the subject matter doesn't bother you too much, I would totally recommend you give this film a watch. If nothing else, it'll provide you with an incredible insight adapted by an incredible director.… Expand
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Everybody-Jun 9, 2020
Energetic, intense and powerful. A Clockwork Orange deals with questions regarding free will and morality and has a brilliant soundtrack heavily featuring Beethoven, I've seen 12 of Kubrick's 13 films and this one is by far my favourite, it'sEnergetic, intense and powerful. A Clockwork Orange deals with questions regarding free will and morality and has a brilliant soundtrack heavily featuring Beethoven, I've seen 12 of Kubrick's 13 films and this one is by far my favourite, it's really underrated on this site, it's a masterpiece.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Feb 21, 2021
Compared to the novel by Anthony Burgess, which in my opinion is an absolute masterpiece, this film sucked for lack of a better word. It was disgusting and captured nothing that Burgess intended to portray in his novel. BOO HISS, go read the
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smolheartbigppJul 28, 2020
A cynical display of society with a serene score. Alex's character makes this a dark humor. People who don't get this movie are just afraid to see the ugliness that exists in humans. For me, content does not matter only the execution andA cynical display of society with a serene score. Alex's character makes this a dark humor. People who don't get this movie are just afraid to see the ugliness that exists in humans. For me, content does not matter only the execution and personality matters which is present here.… Expand
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SeyeerGameFeb 25, 2022
в общем купил себе на базарчике новые govnodav'ы, а ещё у меня сильное желание сделать synnvyn
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MrPajamasSep 7, 2020
Kubrick really got over it here. An excellent story with a luxurious soundtrack. Overall, this film is a masterpiece and that's all I can say. It's hard to describe what this film is about, without revealing a spoiler. You just have to see this.
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XmoviefilmsDec 29, 2020
Disgusting and striking. This is the true definition of art in cinema with Kubrick’s amazing filmmaking.
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Parco8Mar 5, 2022
Kubrick's direction is one of the few that can't be judged at all. Everything's perfect. Every choose they took has a good reason behind. I love this movie.
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Although I can understand why there's people who hates it, I think its an absolute masterpiece. The most bizarre film I have, and I will, ever see. The fact that it was made 50 years ago is completely unbelievable.
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MrIslamicApr 15, 2021
I have never seen another Stanley Kubrick film besides the Shining and after this film, I can understand why he is so good. Everything in this movie is extremely good, although I enjoyed it I can understand where people used to modernI have never seen another Stanley Kubrick film besides the Shining and after this film, I can understand why he is so good. Everything in this movie is extremely good, although I enjoyed it I can understand where people used to modern entertainment would find it boring or meaningless but I think they misunderstand it. I love it, a great movie.… Expand
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Zac03Aug 8, 2021
An almost perfect rendering of the novel by Anthony Burgess. Kubrick's use of classical music somehow insulates the viewer from the true horror of the violence. The set and costume design is a visual feast. Kubrick never ceases to amaze!
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DonldTrump_45ThJan 26, 2023
Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

My final rate is: 8
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royalguy07Jan 29, 2023
Singing in the rain won't quite sound the same anymore, some good and innovative stuff going on but its maybe just too weird.
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moviefan23u429uApr 17, 2023
My god, very delightful movie. Definitely watch it with your family.---------------------------------------------
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zach_grechMay 26, 2022
A masterpiece of cinema. The themes in this movie are excellent. Every sequence is well crafted and extremely memorable. Cinematography is outstanding as well. Movie feels like a trip through space, truly one of the greatest movies ever made.
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AmadouIraklidisNov 10, 2022
A **** crazy movie. Fascinatingly unique, a tough watch, but good, if only for the alien approach to story telling and placement of scene.

The movie takes you to a different place. Very good, worth a watch if you can bear very dark themesA **** crazy movie. Fascinatingly unique, a tough watch, but good, if only for the alien approach to story telling and placement of scene.

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Sigeki-OginoMay 16, 2023
As far as I am concerned, A Clockwork Orange is one of the greatest films ever made. With this 'work of art', Stanley Kubrick elevated cinema to the level of Michelangelo's art.

At the boundary between pornography and art, it is theAs far as I am concerned, A Clockwork Orange is one of the greatest films ever made. With this 'work of art', Stanley Kubrick elevated cinema to the level of Michelangelo's art.

At the boundary between pornography and art, it is the so-called 'sexual depiction' that hinders or complicates the evaluation of a film.

In this respect, A Clockwork Orange, unlike The Realm of the Senses, does not appear at first glance to be significantly sexually explicit.

However, despite being a hypersexual and incendiary coalition of images, the film itself appears elegant, thanks to the perfection of the script, make-up, Beethoven's music, interiors and furnishings, futuristic furniture and production design. And it is sculpted to perfection by the technique and imagination of the entire film crew. This is also due to the zoom-outs and extreme filming techniques.

A Clockwork Orange is both pornographic and artistic, but never vulgar.

Nevertheless, the film seems grossly underrated when compared to the work of Charles Chaplin and Jean-Luc Godard.

Furthermore, despite the fact that a film is not a masterpiece without great performances from its performers, the film has few 'soul-stirring' or 'sentimental performers'.

This is Kubrick's perfect self-defence, creating the stereotype that 'films are for directors'.

Sighingly vivid, beautiful, sometimes violent, sometimes maddening, this 136-minute film feels like stepping into an avant-garde photographic exhibition.

It is a visual testament to Kubrick's excellent photographic sense. Every scene, every still is a collection of A-list photographs. There is no other film like it.… Expand
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EstebanRLSFeb 8, 2023
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