The Classics: A Clockwork Orange Movie Reviewed

I just watched A Clockwork Orange for the first time last night with my girlfriend and I've got to say. What.The.Hell. Taking place in the future of Britain, Stanley Kubrick (Considered to be one of the greatest directors of all time) takes the acclaimed novel of a young man named Alex who is part of a four man gang who dress themselves in complete white clothing and walk around the streets of Britain causing pain everywhere they go. Raping, mugging, and attacking people in general seem to be their specialties. Eventually, Alex gets caught and that's where the movie truly begins. I won't give anything away but wow... I'd have to say one of the greatest tortures ever happens in that movie. And it involves something you would have never guessed would be used for torture. Beethoven.

The movie, although cheesy at some points, is NOT a movie for children. Filled with nudity for about 80% of the movie and disturbing scenes such as rape and fights, it'll be difficult for younger ones to recover from. But if you enjoy weird, quirky and unique movies (Take Requiem for a Dream for example), then you'll enjoy this. One issue I had with the movie was how it seemed to drag out in some parts. They could have easily made this a 100 minute movie compared to a 140 minute time span. Filled with interesting twists (Especially later in the movie), you'll stay interested throughout regardless of the dragged out scenes. All in all, I recommend this film if you're stomach isn't weak. The rape scenes are not as violent and disturbing as I was lead to believe before watching the movie and if you've seen The American version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, you'll be okay. But rape is a very touchy subject and it makes me and many others sick to the stomach thinking about it. Be warned: After watching this movie, you'll never wanna answer your door after dark... "I'm singing in the rain..."