A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A savage and satiric morality play centering on Alex, who fights, robs, rapes and kills like any conscienceless predator. Captured and imprisoned, he undergoes treatment to condition him "safe", a "clockwork orange" healthy and whole on the outside - but crippled within by reflex mechanisms beyond his control.
Cast and Information
Directed By: Stanley Kubrick
Written By: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Warren Clarke, Adrienne Corri, Miriam Karlin, Aubrey Morris, Michael Bates, Clive Francis, John Clive, Carl Duering, Paul Farrell, Michael Gover
Genres: Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Crime
AKA: Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange
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eveelun | 100 99th |
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Brilliant, savagely cynical, perceptive, funny, perpetually relevant - this movie, for me, perfectly demonstrates the power of the film medium at its highest potential. The comments on virtue, free will, redemption, religion, government, radicalism, and the human spirit are accurately and beautifully expressed through McDowell's sublime performance and Kubrick's impeccable and meticulous direction.
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Farzan | 99 99th |
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A Clockwork Orange is easily one of the greatest, and yet strangest and controversial films of all time. When you sit down and watch this film, you will have a large variety of emotions going through you. You'll watch this film and be disturbed about what you see, and yet you can't help but laugh at some of the things they say. It's truly a unique experience. Kubrick paints a perfect portrait of the future, filled with memorable scenes and a great score. Unique and Different.
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jimmynmu | 97 98th |
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A Clockwork Orange always evokes interesting feelings. On one hand it's dark and frightening, but on another it's both funny and colourful. In A Clockwork Orange it's the atmosphere that creates the strongest emotions with me; the powerful music, fine acting and strong direction from Kubrick are all quite memorable.
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Boobjuice | 60 57th |
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Decent, but I get sick of seeing it treated as some sort of gold standard of film by self-satisfied nihilist nerd boys suffering from misplaced aggression and the woeful tendency to see detached, casual violence as the hallmark of coolness. Much like the cult of "Fight Club", I think that if you find a tattered 'Clockwork Orange' poster in some asshole's dorm room, you can safely assume they missed the point and merely think the movie's "fuckin' badass, dude".
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doctor7 | 93 96th |
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Honestly this is one of the most terrifying films I've ever seen in my entire life. Even though it's not depicted as real, in fact it's downright surreal, the sheer subject matter and how it's delt with is just downright nauseating at times, which I believe is exactly what Kubrick was going for. There's also some great subtle black humour throughout the film which really adds to the overall tone of the film.
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Nathan S | 6 99th |
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A film of considerable ideological complexity regarding the psychology of its depraved protagonist, the politics of a dystopian society, and the moral implications of social engineering. This is quintessential Kubrick, demonstrating his utter disregard for the formal rules of cinema, a wicked sense of satirical humor, and a generally dim view of humanity. McDowell is a brilliant casting choice, the language is unique, and the synthesized score is just ecstasy.
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| 9 | whomperize | 94 97th |
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A Clockwork Orange contains possibly the most unique, impossible-to-imitate atmosphere of all-time. It revels in making the viewer absolutely comfortable with uncomfortability, and makes an incredibly bold statement about the true nature of punishment and censorship. Nobody did or will ever do it like Kubrick.
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BillyShears | 95 96th |
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Is this where yeet came from my droogs, let’s yolo up some bread real horror show. Pointless to throw another hot Clockwork Orange Kubrick take into the void but guys I don’t think Alex is a good person!!!
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Jeb | 100 98th |
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Extraordinary on every level. A really strange and amazing movie. The best film I've ever seen, and one of the most influential movies in cinema. Incredible imagery and a timeless masterpiece that anybody could watch over and over again. Anybody who hasn't seen it should definitely check it out right now!
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Pickpocket | 5 44th |
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Really disgusting movie on all fronts. The first time I saw it I was blown away but after a few more viewings its safe to say this film is overrated - especially by goofy college aged losers. It tries to be too much and just doesn't work out. Watch Kubrick's other shit.
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Shmendrek | 2 33rd |
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God, what a problematic film. Kubrick omits the novel's original ending (in which Alex chooses good without conditioning) in favor of pure nihilism and the triumph of evil. Throw in some unnecessary and exploitative rape scenes, some pornographic violence, and score it to classical music and voila! The emperor wears no clothes!
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lisa- | 7 92nd |
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yes, the film does ponder the dichotomy of freedom of choice, but kubrick's interpretation is less about the options themselves as the fundamental shittiness that underlies life no matter the path taken. simply put, this film most cleanly expresses kubrick's misanthropy. it is then understandable that many hate it, despite the phenomenal delivery of its message, juxtaposing bright colours, bastardised cockney and ludwig van against rape, violence and control.
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Alex Watkins | 5 91st |
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Alex may be awful, but so is everybody else; Alex just isn't hypocritical about it. See the prison guard's bluster and rigid adherence to duty, followed by his sneering/leering during Alex's pitiable display of the Ludovico effects. Or the opportunism of Alex's crippled victim, replaced only by insatiable bloodlust. To say nothing of the synthesis of high art and base instinct, which only Alex understands can exist. At least Alex is doing what he wants. Alas: what he wants is to rape and rob.
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Suture Self | 10 96th |
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Hi hi hi. Why didn't I realize this was hilarious the first time I saw it? Distorted faces, clown-like makeup, clashing color schemes, very theatrical acting, and of course, non-stop irony, especially after Alex's reformation, which turns the world topsy turvy. Criminal buddies are now cops, hobos are the ones doing the ass-kicking, muscle men answer the door instead of helpless women, and Alex is domesticated instead of feral. Yet the world remains twisted. Maybe even worse off?
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TedDedon | 98 98th |
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A Clockwork Orange is a strange mix of brilliance and bizarre. It's a film that certainly isn't for everyone but this artistic masterpiece is the kind of movie that pushes you to think each and every scene in a new way. There are engaging themes all throughout the movie that challenge your moral standings on criminality and how you can go about changing yourself.
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saucyjack | 96 99th |
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A slight departure from Burgess' phenomenal novel, Kubrick's ability to convey the human psyche--and its eventual unraveling--is unsurpassed. The use of nadsat (the language in the film) is hard to get used to, but not a hindrance to the storytelling. Somehow pulls off the unbelievable task of satirizing corporal punishment and producing a commentary on the subjects themselves, all with the signature Kubrick visuals.
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NathanDarko | 100 99th |
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I think everything was excellent circumscribed by other users. Everyone who only have one spark on interest in making movies needs to see A Clockwork Orange ( and of course all the other Kubrick's ) This is the paragon for a perfect Movie.
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childintime | 90 98th |
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insane
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Magb | 95 94th |
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Personally I like the book a little bit more, but the fact that the movie offers a slightly different and equally compelling take on things (especially concerning the end) makes both versions essential.
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Moribunny | 10 4th |
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Pompous, didactic, an absolutely incompetent attempt at social commentary as none of the characters resemble human beings in the least, and most of the dialogue is ridiculous.
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Carpetgiant | 84 59th |
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There was something wrong with my DVD and I spent about 45 minutes staring at an orange rectangle on a black screen while weird music played. After seeing other movies by Kubrick, I just didn't question it.
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Anomaly | 99 99th |
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A bombastic, disturbing exploration of morality and the odd relationship between society and violence. Once again, as is to be expected from Kubrick, the craft delivers in spades, from the gripping acting to the unreal primitive techno score. Kubrick was at his best when he could plan every single detail out, but here he shows he can also succeed at doing something quickly with a low budget. Watching this provides one of the most unique experiences film can offer.
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amerigo | 100 99th |
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A seamless integration of every possible part of the film-making process--cinematographic aesthetics, the acting performances, the narrative itself, the soundtrack--all fitted together with such grace in a beautiful Gestalt whole. Kubrick created a profound tour de force of a film, with images that are not simply memorable, but haunting. It's as deeply disturbing on the umpteenth re-watch as it was on the first.
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jswinder | 100 99th |
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All characters are tensed, worked over, shouting. Every word rings loud in it's cynicism and joyous cruelty. The sadism that is Alex, leaves it's residue in every frame and vibrant note. The dialogue tunes you into a odd world of characters, all of them outrageously unfamiliar - it is a world driven to madness. We uncover the intimacy in violence; our innate fixation with it, and the indirect meaningless whims of anything but it. How do you extinguish or explain a force that has shaped mankind?
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Prophet92 | 100 99th |
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Blindingly, beautifully sick, a Clockwork Orange works on a number of levels. It's difficult to tell what's worse, the terrifying casual nature of the initial violence or the horrifying attempts to rid the world of it. A Clockwork orange is uncompromisingly unique, unflinchingly violent, and undeniably among Kubrick's finest.
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MartinTeller | 80 66th |
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While I still appreciate the mastery of it -- the set design, choice of music, shot composition, the perfect casting of Malcolm McDowell, the brilliant black humor -- little flaws are beginning to make themselves known to me. Nothing major, but I realize now the film is not as perfect as I once thought. For one thing, there are times when it feeds you its message all too obviously (the final conversation with the minister, for example).
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Kojiless | 94 97th |
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Proving, once again, that eyeliner on crazy British youths is quite possibly one of the most frightening things we'll ever see.
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HalfJapanese | 55 17th |
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Just not a very good movie. The sets and atmosphere are nice, but most of the rest of it is just very sterile and uninteresting.
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| 3 | theficionado | 100 97th |
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Kubrick's style of direction gives his movies a sort of antiseptic feel, adding an absurd aloofness to Strangelove and an alien touch to 2001. But when done in the service of the farcical uber-violence of A Clockwork Orange, the effect is mostly alienating; Kubrick's refusal to denunciate his anti-hero -- the film's fundamental amorality -- is challenging, no doubt, but it adds up to a complex rumination on determinism and choice.
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Icarus | 75 49th |
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I most appreciate Kubrick's formal conceits--the beautifully framed shots, the dystopian vision, the sets, the choice of music. However, the deep nihilism of the film, combined with its easy portrayal of mindless sex and violence, is troubling. Neither the Alex of science (choice removed by conditioning) nor the Alex pre/post-science (choices limited to evil) seems to have any real choice in the matter. Always choosing evil seems the same as having no choice at all.
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ted | 20 2nd |
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Boring. And I found it impossible to sympathize with Alex, whose motivation for violence is completely unexplained.
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hellboy76 | 79 94th |
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Brilliant, bizarre and years ahead of its time. Banned in Britain the "ultra violence" seems a bit tamer now, but still shocking and beautiful satire.
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A source of inspiration for study of human soul. Freaky, scary, tragical. And visually perfect. Yummy!
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I don't think "A Clockwork Orange" can be commented on in just two or three sentences. This film is so unique you'll have to watch it and decide for yourselves. I personally think it is awesome.
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djross | 78 89th |
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2021 re-watch: Given that the world is more caught than ever in contradiction-filled debates about the natural or the cultural origin of the problems of modern life, and given that half a century later therapeutic practices not dissimilar to those shown here are used in the USA to treat or pretend to treat pedophilia, this satire about the individual, collective and institutional propensity for irrational and rationalised sadism would seem to have a reasonable claim of contemporary relevance.
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lachapelle | 72 39th |
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Good film, disturbing but good. Everyone should see this film at least once. Malcolm McDowell is just freaking creepy!
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easydiff | 31 21st |
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Antiseptic and impersonal, like most Kubrick films. Too clinical for my tastes.
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CinematicESP | 98 99th |
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C'mon. It's A Clockwork Orange. It gets impossibly more brilliant every time I see it.
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twincinema | 80 75th |
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Beyond the ultraviolence, the film plays with the idea of morality, or rather, the inner/outer boundaries of morality (if one can even make that distinction), as well how close the fascism of the state closely mirrors Alex's friends. Beautiful film.
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Grit | 85 91st |
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A Clockwork Orange combines intense and carefully designed imagery with an equally gripping and disturbing plotline set to the soundtrack of the great works of classical music. The concept is symbolic, highly polished and totally unique using unusual patterns of speech, graphic scenes and a sinister commentary to chill the viewer while still allowing them to make a independant decision about the often grotesque and, on occasion, black comedy moments. However it's flawed and not for everybody.
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Stain | 100 95th |
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Absolutely unforgettable movie of ideas, however unsubtle those ideas may be or how they are presented. If you really do love humankind, you have to love Alex too as a not unrepresentative part of it
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frederic_g54 | 10 97th |
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(after repeat viewings) I think the 1st act may pose a problem for some; Haters find it pointless, while lovers find it unrelentingly scary. A film that visualizes violence in a rather hypnotic and outlandish way, while in perfect harmony with an electrifying soundtrack. Not sure I liked the direction, 'Barry Lyndon' or 'The Shining' serve as an appropriate counterpoint. Still, 'A Clockwork Orange' makes for an unforgettable experience and Kubrick's place in (cinematic) history is well deserved.
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| 2 | meanmikhail | 100 91st |
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Kubrick was a brilliant director, and the reason I became interested in films, and this is close to his best.
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| 2 | Bene | 90 96th |
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Disturbing yet brilliant calssic
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bellamyr | 89 92nd |
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Compelling and sinister, breathtaking and disturbing a terrible view of a possible future.
The cinematography is uniquely striking and the use of classical music during scenes of gratuitous violence is both dramatic and stunningly effective in a shocking way.
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recklessmess | 92 98th |
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Because of this movie, I actually thought all Brits dressed this way...or like Dame Edna.
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Barthalen | 82 86th |
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The sets, costumes, actors, music and cinematography are all top notch. Great use of slow motion and sped-up movement. Still, the story has few redeeming values and it doesn't lend itself well to a rewatch. A powerful and uncomfortable experience the first time, though.
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Va3H | 100 99th |
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Kubrick infuses his stylistic art style and talent for thoughtful storytelling into an amalgam of a satire and dystopian view of the future. Dealing with themes such as: free-will, social issues, criminality and justice. Kubrick challenges the audience to defended their own beliefs, and perhaps, re-evaluate their own moral values. In addition, McDowell portrayal of Alex is as chilling as mesmerizing, and truly is one of the greatest performances in cinematic history.
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e_e | 35 38th |
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Zzzzzzz not for me. It's themes are intriguing to say the least, but it is just a complete mess. The cinematic equivalent of that really drunk guy at parties who has something really important to say, but can't even form the correct sentences. "Ehhhh gang violence... rape... the youth of today... imprisonment... the government!!!"
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Nearphotison | 96 99th |
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Kubrick again shows how he is a master of film. McDowell is great as Alex and a very convincing sociopath. Ultimately a tragic film about society, it's much more intellectually stimulating than would be evident at a first glance.
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Bmunise | 97 91st |
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I wish Malcolm McDowell starred in more good movies than he did.
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inhmn | 99 92nd |
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ultra-violence , ultra-joy, ultra-McDowell ! Best Kubrick for me probably
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BrutalBrian | 100 99th |
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Yes I rated this 100%. This film is perfect on so many levels because of how it deals with the way we perceive things, government and its relationship to people, and a completely perverse use of "Singing in the Rain", I still love the scene its used in all these views later as I did upon first watching it. This film also has an amazing score as well as some of the first electronic music ever. Its carictures on society still stand tall all these years later. This is truly a "MUST SEE" film.
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Pepsi-Man | 1 11th |
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I like Kubrick and this is no slouch in the visual and filmmaking departments. Otherwise, I cannot stand a single frame of this piece of shit masquerading under the guise of "satire." I get the message and I can see what Burgess and Kubrick were going for with it, but that doesn't make it good, unless of course their only desire was to absolutely repulse the viewer, in which case they hit the ball out of the galaxy. Aside from that, the writing is clunky and atrocious.
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omgfridge | 10 97th |
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Purely unforgettable. Strange and brutal to many extents. This film is something that cannot be missed.
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ABUNCHOFCATS | 98 99th |
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One of the most disturbed movies I've seen. Utterly engaging in just about every way with a phenomenal lead performance.
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brandt64 | 95 94th |
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Great film on the nature of criminality and authoritarianism. Asks us to what extent does the government really benefit society. Kubrick's detached, impersonal style of directing results in something that is misunderstood by many and which remains highly controversial to this day. That aside, it's a perfect mix of unforgettable directing, screenwriting, and visuals. A classic.
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| 2 | Launch | 100 99th |
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Stanley Kubrick's terrifying adaption of Anthony Burgess' novel set in futuristic Britain immerses us in a world that after dark is terrorized by teenagers. Malcolm McDowell is spectacular as juvenile deliquent Alex DeLarge. This film, though largely misunderstood because of its "ultra-violence" asks the viewer to what extent does the government benefit society and the importance of choice. Possibly Kubrick's best film.
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Okkervil | 93 98th |
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Forget all the hype and focus on more than the violence, then learn to accept it for what it is. Brilliantly shot, fantastically written and McDowell in his only film where he doesn't make me want to punch him in the face. Kubrick's least subtle, but most effective film.
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mangoluver4u | 100 94th |
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A gang of guys go around raping and murdering people in bowler hats and wearing jock straps. Then have a ice cold glass of milk. Ahhh refreshing!
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MArkjp | 95 97th |
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Other films (and books) have dealt with similar subjects, but none as memorable as this great satirical look on how society handles issues of violence, punishment and revenge. With out-of-this-world cinematography and a stellar soundtrack, more than a handful of scenes are bound to stick with you for good.
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guy piranha | 85 95th |
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the strange tale of a thug, rapist and murderer, who is conditioned to be a "good" person. its philosophical attempt to weigh free will against safety and stability is a tough nut, as it clearly favors free will, yet puts a person in focus who is infinitely dislikable. kubrick surely knew how to set up a moral conundrum, but in the end it's clear: liberty means everyone. the assholes, too.
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KramYessev | 85 96th |
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One of the most quotable films of all time? Expertly done on every level (as to be expected from a Kubrick film) but obviously the most notable aspect is Malcolm McDowell's mesmerizing performance. The only really negative comment I have is that once you've read Burgess' superior novella the film doesn't hold up as well, although the ending of Kubrick's film is undeniably more effective and enjoyable than Burgess' final cathartic chapter which is thankfully missing from the movie.
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Leonardis | 99 99th |
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Very weird and sometimes disturbing, but A Clockwork Orange catches the right idea of how bad man can really be thanks to Kubrick's directing. McDowell is incredible and the screenplay is excellent. Worth watching. That being said, it's a great movie. one of my favorites.
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Paxton | 83 91st |
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I prefer a few less rapes in my entertainment, but this is a strong film that doesn't shy away from violence. McDowell is brilliant.
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feublo | 90 90th |
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The story alone, delivers a tormenting tragedy in the mind of a free will, unlikeable, moral character. Kubrick's visuals are piercing and spot on with my imagination from the book. Couldn't be more satisfied.
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vincente | 67 42nd |
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fudgieb | 96 91st |
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So sadistic and beautiful. One of those movies that is so difficult to watch and just as rewarding. Very smart film that must be watched straight through.
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syzygy | 95 96th |
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HELL YES.
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SlrSoapbox | 90 92nd |
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What a strange movie this is. It's got more genitalia than in your average porn movie, but somehow it's not gratuitous, but more of a symbol of the sheer dystopia Alex lives in. It's a fascinating story to analyze and it'll keep you thinking for weeks afterward.
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| 1 | ASyD | 95 96th |
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a disturbing movie really
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CCLZA | 90 95th |
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The most popular Kubrick movie. Works excellent because he just tells the story and lets the audience decide what's good or bad about human nature.
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fabfunk | 94 92nd |
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Nihilistic, funny and far scarier than you'd expect. A chilling classic.
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Filligan | 97 96th |
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I've always liked Kubrick's artistic vision. On a technical standpoint, this film is astounding. It goes to show how much having a perfectionist director can pay off. Looking at the film's plot, style, acting (McDowell is just unbelievable), and messages, it's a masterpiece. Frightening, captivating and amusing... this is an amazing piece of cinema.
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TheDenizen | 95 98th |
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Real horrorshow. Cops out a bit by excising the final chapter of the novel, but this flick is brutal and effective. Every frame is gorgeous.
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irvinejump | 70 61st |
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Actually, for me this has dated quite badly, though not as bad as when I saw it in 87. One for the nerds amongst you... keep an eye out for a small role by David Prowse, the guy who wears the darth Vader uniform in star wars (the voice of course is the way cool James Earl Jones)
Almost forgot, if you look, you can see where the 80's band "Heaven 17" get their name from
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grimsooth | 98 99th |
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Better than the book. This is a fantastic movie about a criminal who the government attempts to mentally cleanse of his violent ways. They succeed, but unfortunately they let him back into our unchanged, violent, society where his inability to be violent attracts the violence of others.
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tearsofash | 94 96th |
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I really like this movie. It makes a good statement, has some good action, but I'm not sure if it's trying to be too classy or if it's not classy enough.
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| 1 | Onela | 94 86th |
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Despite the interpretive differences resulting from a folly on the American publisher of the novel at the time, Kubrick has otherwise taken Burgess' words and fitted them perfectly as they would and should look on screen. The Sin City of the seventies when concerning how accurate an adaptation can be.
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Ytadel | 8 93rd |
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The perfectly selected soundtrack, the darkly quirky, creepy, off-putting nature of the characters, some jet-black comedy, and a bit of the old ultraviolence help the film overcome the cold, perfectionist Kubrickian style that's never been my personal favorite.
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Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews) | 83 91st |
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A complex piece of art that can be studied endlessly, yet enjoyed as a parable of the moral decay in both the minds of young people as well as the correctional means used upon them.
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bethelysa | 15 7th |
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Yeah, yeah, classic, Kubric, brilliant, whatever. I hated it. Sorry.
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| 1 | renatoromero | 94 81st |
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Kubrick classic. Singin' In The Rain would never have the same meaning after this.
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parcaliham | 100 99th |
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31 Ocak 08 & geceyarisi bitti.Uzerine yazilmasi gerekilen sayfalar, soylenmesi gerekilen o kadar cok soz var ki! Belki de tamamen susup, Kubrick ve Burgess onunde saygiyla egilmeli...Kubrick'in basyapiti.Benim favori Kubrick filmim.Siddet, hic bu kadar guzel gosterilmemisti.Zizek'in dedigi gibi, " Sorun olan bir cok sey, artik kendi panzehiri olmakta..." ... Tipki Alex'e yapildigi gibi...[insanin icindeki siddet yokedilirse, insanin kendisi yokolur.degisime acik degil ama hakli birsekilde!
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bowfinger | 25 18th |
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This movie can't hold a candle to the novel, it's so very overrated. Don't rank this movie without reading the book!
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| 1 | Jezclayton | 97 98th |
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A masterpiece and quite beautiful yet so brutal. Stunning contrast between the calmness of Beethoven battling against extreme violence.
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| 1 | Bigbear | 100 87th |
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Classic movie about state control of people, anarchy and the yob culture.
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| 1 | Drewlephant | 60 36th |
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I can appreciate this movie artistically, but it makes me uncomfortable and I'll never watch it again.
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nandorizzi | 100 99th |
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Classic. It is a challenge for the mind of the viewer.
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LookingLand | 75 81st |
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makes me all upchucky in my gulliver ~ a classic.
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Age Jellema | 86 98th |
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It's still a modern film when you see it today. I bet it was a revolution in 1971. Original, strange, satiric. McDowell was great.
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deproduction | 95 94th |
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Another film that just has to be seen.
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Quicky | 80 82nd |
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The first three words I uttered after the film ended were "what the f***" I have to be honest in saying that the film went a bit over my head at first, so I read some stuff online to better understand some of the themes. In the end, A Clockwork Orange doesn't appeal to me as much as 2001: A Space Odyssey, but it is still a very captivating movie that makes you sit uncomfortable in your sofa. What is 'good'? How do we define 'choice'? And how should society enforce 'goodness'? Tough questions...
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cselston | 20 26th |
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I know I'm going to tick some people off with this statement but, this is probably the most overrated film of all time. Stanley Kubrick made some good films. "The Shining" and "Full Metal Jacket" are among my favorites. But, "A Clockwork Orange" is not. It's brutal for the sake of brutality and one of my least favorite films of all time. The only time Kubrick did worse was when he made "Barry Lyndon".
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| 1 | ScottMaximus | 100 89th |
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Strange, Surreal, and Sweet
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miss jesus | 99 99th |
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Fascinating for so many reasons. Morally I have qualms about parts of it, but intellectually, I get it and freely admit that I simultaneously enjoy the violence as much as the average viewer. Way to make me PHILOSOPHICALLY UNCOMFORTABLE, Stanley. The production design is of course incomparable, and the acting, as with any of his films, is spot-on. See it in HD when you get the chance.
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willxcore | 94 95th |
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A classic view into the life of a sociopath and how society tries to yank him from one end of the spectrum to the other
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purgatos | 81 74th |
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I think this is an improvement on the book which, at several points, felt gimmicky and silly(with a ridiculous ending). This brings more of a surreal view on the dystopian world of Alex which I think actually works better. McDowell is fantastic.
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Luna6ix | 75 52nd |
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the characters have no scrap of personality that could be related to, and other than that the idea--instead of being fleshed out--simply has stupid sequences to enforce an irrelevent wackiness.
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| 1 | antitoxic | 34 37th |
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Well good execution. But for what ? It's not a comedy and still have no purpose.
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| 1 | NatalieW | 65 28th |
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Disturbing viewing. I can say I've seen it but it is in that list of films I don't ever want to see again.
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Gr8Googly | 88 89th |
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Dystopian satire has never been better. A blacker than black comedy done brilliantly by the great Stanley Kubrick.
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tathiel | 87 90th |
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Not really my cup of tea, I like others by Kubrik better. But I must admit that this movie is brilliantly done, great camera, great storytelling, awesome characters.
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| 1 | xiska | 55 32nd |
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Completly overrated.
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AshWilliams | 90 90th |
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Brazen satire and Kubrick does not fail to shock. There are scenes in this movie forever etched in my mind. It is powerful, provocative, and simply brilliant. The movie's daring question -- whether we should have the moral choice to act as we wish or whether it should be taken away for the security of society -- is fascinating. Also there's a grand debate on whether the government in its effort to curb the criminal is no better itself. A complex story no doubt. Viddy well, droogs!
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Vertiggo | 100 99th |
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shitty | 30 11th |
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Over rated
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| 1 | deastman | 95 93rd |
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I've always thought there was something suspicious about drinking milk straight. Rape Scene Rating: 10
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VeLiKi | 90 71st |
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What impressed me the most in this movie, was the main protagonist's vocabulary - the distinct combination of English, Russian and Cockney rhyming captivated my attention to the very end of the movie. Alex's morale, the question of good vs evil and his angle on it is what prevails in this movie. You have to hate him, but you cannot feel sorry for him. The chaos, and the alternative 60's futuristic England makes the movie truly unforgettable experience.
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Seryxa | 25 43rd |
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A repulsive film in which intellectuals have found acres of social and political meaning; the average judgment is likely to remain that it is pretentious and nasty rubbish for sick minds who do not mind jazzed-up images and incoherent sound.
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suman.austin | 95 97th |
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This is a classic and my favorite Kubrick movie. The best part was the satire involved in this movie and it looked as fresh as a new release. It was dark, disrturbing yet innovative and the 'singing in the rain' scene is my favorite scene!
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JordanDcFc | 90 95th |
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Unbelievable. The only word to describe this film. The music, the language, the scenery, the costumes. Everything about this film is mindblowing. Malcolm McDowell plays Alex DeLarge perfectly and the supporting cast aren't bad either. Ultra violence and rape accompanied by Beethoven: Mind blowing.
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SirStuckey | 50 23rd |
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It's well made, but I'll be damned if I didn't find this to be one of the more disturbing movies I've ever seen. Having the main character be a complete bastard can be tough, but if there is going to be a point where we are supposed to feel sorry for him you should probably give him some good qualities besides him liking Beethoven. Maybe I missed the boat on this movie and it's genius, but I will never watch it again so I guess I'll never know.
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freqflyer | 90 95th |
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One of the most interesting yet dark movies I have seen.
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Bown | 89 91st |
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One of the best social satires in film history, taking a brutal look at the hypocrisy and vulgarity present in all elements of its dystopian society. The line about prisons being needed in the future for political prisoners is especially telling. Some of the freakiest and best production design of all time, and an incredible lead performance from McDowell.
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billkerwin | 92 89th |
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A powerful film, but pulls its punches by making Alex too sympathetic (at least compared to the Burgess novel).
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Noblet | 79 67th |
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On one hand, I love the visual design. Strange, bright colors everywhere. Oddly shaped chairs and cars and purple hair. It's a future 70's dystopia. I also liked the ridiculous slang that Alex talks with, though I can see how it would annoy some people. On the other hand, everything just seemed...pointless. I mean, I've seen (and loved) plenty of movies where there are no good guys, but I just found it hard to care really. I think the main themes of the movie flew over my head.
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afx237vi | 75 77th |
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Impressive and shocking in equal measures, but a lot to take in after one viewing. My initial impression is that it's a great satire that somehow manages to skewer all sides of the political spectrum at the same time - no mean feat. The visuals are amazing. Vibrant and garish and disorienting, perfectly matching the hyper-real intensity of the world Alex inhabits.
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Alon Reter | 60 47th |
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Next time you watch a Lady Gaga video look for kubrick references. And now the actual film - it feels kind of morally dubious and it's not as lifechanging as people usuaully say it is, but it's a decent film. I love the ending. It's great as a platform for debates and just practicing film analysis in cinema classes in highschools, and somehow it still manages to spark controversy even though I don't belive the "messege" or the violence are shocking. The analysis is better than the actual film.
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ShaqFilmClub | 93 53rd |
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1 Shaqtacular
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| 1 | pray4mojo | 92 58th |
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Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange is widely misunderstood us a vindication of violence as oppose to what it truly is a satire of it. One is not supposed to empathize with Alex, one is actually supposed to be revolted by his actions. If the the film seems sympathetic toward Alex it's only because it is told through his voice. Your supposed to be upset by the images on screen. It is also a commentary on the state of criminal rehabilitation and how the system consistently fails at it.
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karlson | 60 21st |
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As much as I would like to value this classic as one would expect of a Kubrick-standard, i don't. It does ample care for quality. As a movie it doesn't survive the test of time: it uses too many theatrical tricks and is interesting at best as a historic example of a messy production with an urgent agenda for conscience and morality, that exceeded the shock threshold of that time, was brought to the screen and became legendary.
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veeqdee | 60 46th |
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too disturbing for my little head i guess
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Fresh | 91 78th |
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Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.
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loc42 | 95 96th |
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perfect crititic of modernity with outstanding visual expression
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thehynes | 62 75th |
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Not a baddiwad cine to viddy. It's funny how the colours of the real world only seem really real when you viddy them on the screen
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natehill88 | 100 97th |
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Another masterpiece from Kubrick. Perfect adaptation from Burgess's novel is still a shock at times (although it's hard to see what all the controversy in Britain was about). McDowell is fantastic as Alex, and the score by Wendy Carlos is one of the best ever.
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Cipher067 | 98 99th |
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(The movie: YES SIR! -
A remake?: NO SIR!!!)
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rttntomatoes | 89 73rd |
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Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.
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IeuanDP | 60 39th |
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It's annoying when anti-heroes like this become fashionable. People drawn to them always seem to appropriate the film's justifications for misanthropy, but the film itself never actually convinces you of society's role in cultivating it. His childish sadism just feels really innate, so you never sympathise with him. It's a completely visionless dystopia too - like a world of lazily retrofitted IKEA showrooms.
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dardan | 45 38th |
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Nauseating. Kubrick fans: he intended it for it to be nauseating. Ok then.
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| 1 | catred | 98 91st |
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must see!:)
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Hawkins | 84 78th |
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Visceral and surreal. Frames the old liberty/security chestnut in terms of internal and external forces (sex, prison, home invasion, brainwashing, exo-jockstraps) with a nauseatingly nihilistic bent. Where 2001's David is granted spiritual rebirth after defeating the evil machine from within, Alex's triumph over his own corrupt inner programming merely reverts him back into a beast. Maybe by denying him a cathartic arc of organic, holistic change it intends the viewer to seek it for themselves.
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Daigoro | 6 42nd |
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Completely sick and disgusting, in other words exactly what I expected. Not quite as smart as it thinks it is though, and some of the acting is too ridiculously over the top even when unnecessary. I suspect I'll hate it if I ever watched it again.
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Yoshinaruto | 70 71st |
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For the most part, it isn’t enjoyable. But it’s so unique and odd that “enjoyable” isn’t a requirement. It’s a thinking man’s movie and it’s brutal for its time, so it may be more of a film for movie buffs than it is the general audience, but it’s just about required viewing for lovers of classic Cinema.
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| 1 | bratings | 91 82nd |
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An equally disturbing and thought-provoking commentary on the existence of violence in civilized society, Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange benefits tremendously from its haunting visuals, musical score, and over-the-top performance from Malcolm McDowell.
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jbutler2021 | 90 93rd |
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interesting take on free will vs. safety in the context of a repulsive main character who is a complete menace to society. my understanding is to watch this before reading the book because kubrick didn't include the final chapter of the book, so whether the book is better or not it's better to wait until after watching the movie to read it.
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