A Clockwork Orange is by no means an easy film to get through, as many will be turned off by the scenes of violence and rape. Kubrick's use of surreal imagery and set pieces, as well as the ingenious use of music to compliment the on-screen action, creates a world that perfectly reflects the protagonist's behavior and the government's policies. Malcolm MacDowell is nothing short of amazing as Alex. Kubrick's perfectionism pays off well, as ACO in one of his most visually striking films. Equally excellent to the film's content is the effort by the crew. People can denounce the film because of its brutal content, but the importance of the questions it poses can't be denied. The film presents the absolute worst aspects of man, but shows that even these are still favorable to a man without the choice. While the crimes Alex commits at the beginning of the film are atrocious, what the government does to him is worse. The disturbing portrayal of youth and its satirical depiction of a government's attempts to create a better society are brilliant, but the most fascinating aspect of ACO is the questions it poses about good and evil. While the film's depictions of violence and sex are what it's most known for, ACO works on far deeper levels. The savage tale of a brutal young droog and his subsequent "reformation" by the government is as shocking and thought-provoking as ever. It's impossible to sit through ACO and not have a reaction whether it be shock, disgust or amazement. Few films are as sensational or infamous as Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange".
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