A Clockwork Orange (Two-Disc Special Edition)
starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke, John Clive
directed by: Stanley Kubrick
directed by: Stanley Kubrick
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Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess'sfamous novel is a masterpiece.Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who spend their nights stealing cars, fighting rival gangs, breaking into people's homes, and raping women.While other directors would simply exploit the violent elements of such a film without subtext, Kubrick maintains Burgess's dark, satirical social commentary.We watch Alex transform from a free-roaming miscreant into a convict used in a government experiment that attempts to reform criminals through an unorthodox new medical treatment.The catch, of course, is that this therapy may be nothing better than a quick cure-all for a society plagued by rampant crime.A Clockwork Orange works on many levels--visual, social, political, and sexual--and is one of the few films that hold up under repeated viewings.Kubrick not only presents colorfully arresting images, he also stylizes the film by utilizing classical music (and Wendy Carlos's electronic classical work) to underscore the violent scenes, which even today are disturbing in their display of sheer nihilism. Ironically, many fans of the film have missed that point, sadly being entertained by its brutality rather than being repulsed by it. --Bryan Reesman
Amazon.com:
Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess's famous novel is a masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who spend their nights stealing cars, fighting rival gangs, breaking into people's homes, and raping women. While other directors would simply exploit the violent elements of such a film without subtext, Kubrick maintains Burgess's dark, satirical social commentary. We watch Alex transform from a free-roaming miscreant into a convict used in a government experiment that attempts to reform criminals through an unorthodox new medical treatment. The catch, of course, is that this therapy may be nothing better than a quick cure-all for a society plagued by rampant crime. A Clockwork Orange works on many levels--visual, social, political, and sexual--and is one of the few films that hold up under repeated viewings. Kubrick not only presents colorfully arresting images, he also stylizes the film by utilizing classical music (and Wendy Carlos's electronic classical work) to underscore the violent scenes, which even today are disturbing in their display of sheer nihilism. Ironically, many fans of the film have missed that point, sadly being entertained by its brutality rather than being repulsed by it. --Bryan Reesman
Movie DVD
Amazon.com essential video:
Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess'sfamous novel is a masterpiece.Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who spend their nights stealing cars, fighting rival gangs, breaking into people's homes, and raping women.While other directors would simply exploit the violent elements of such a film without subtext, Kubrick maintains Burgess's dark, satirical social commentary.We watch Alex transform from a free-roaming miscreant into a convict used in a government experiment that attempts to reform criminals through an unorthodox new medical treatment.The catch, of course, is that this therapy may be nothing better than a quick cure-all for a society plagued by rampant crime.A Clockwork Orange works on many levels--visual, social, political, and sexual--and is one of the few films that hold up under repeated viewings.Kubrick not only presents colorfully arresting images, he also stylizes the film by utilizing classical music (and Wendy Carlos's electronic classical work) to underscore the violent scenes, which even today are disturbing in their display of sheer nihilism. Ironically, many fans of the film have missed that point, sadly being entertained by its brutality rather than being repulsed by it. --Bryan Reesman
Amazon.com:
Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess's famous novel is a masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who spend their nights stealing cars, fighting rival gangs, breaking into people's homes, and raping women. While other directors would simply exploit the violent elements of such a film without subtext, Kubrick maintains Burgess's dark, satirical social commentary. We watch Alex transform from a free-roaming miscreant into a convict used in a government experiment that attempts to reform criminals through an unorthodox new medical treatment. The catch, of course, is that this therapy may be nothing better than a quick cure-all for a society plagued by rampant crime. A Clockwork Orange works on many levels--visual, social, political, and sexual--and is one of the few films that hold up under repeated viewings. Kubrick not only presents colorfully arresting images, he also stylizes the film by utilizing classical music (and Wendy Carlos's electronic classical work) to underscore the violent scenes, which even today are disturbing in their display of sheer nihilism. Ironically, many fans of the film have missed that point, sadly being entertained by its brutality rather than being repulsed by it. --Bryan Reesman
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Customer Reviews
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- I didn't get it.
Ok, so he's a punk.He has a gang, and he's pretty... You know... Alpha male.They go around and raise hell.They apparently raised so much this one time some victims die.Well, he gets arrested and they do this association program where violence, sex, and unfortunately Beethoven will make him sick.
So he gets out... And it happens.His friends become cops and they turn on him.He runs into a victim of his and he knows what happened to him, locks him into this room and plays Beethoven ... Read More
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- my favorite best movie
A lot of movies are "masterpieces" according to some while other people will say the very opposite about the very same movie.The only people who I can think of that don't like this movie are people who want everything to be "normal", people who haven't even SEEN the movie and people who are too sensitive to handle this movie.The more I see this movie, the more I like it.I thought it was intriguing when I first saw it, although I was a little put off by the blaring white-ish light that seemed to be ... Read More
Rating: 
- Nearly 40 Years Old and Still Ahead of It's Time
A Clockwork Orange, on all counts, is a great film.It has an interesting plot, excellent film-making, relatable social commentary, and fantastic art direction.Argubably, it is Stanley Kubrick's best work, and certainly his most exciting, film, and when it comes to the message, it's more personal and easily gets into my brain.
First the plot.Despite the fact that some of the scenes are a bore (very few, but they detract from the movie), there's pretty of thought provoking, good dialouge, ... Read More
Rating: - BEST FILM EVER MADE!!
Oh man as soon as i saw that old hobo get beaten up i started laughing this is the best film i mean Alex is a hero any body who beats old people and even his own gang is cool. Buy it or your gay!!!!
Rating: - Kubrick as always!
Great movie, Blu-Ray enhances the experience. Malcolm McDowell is frightening and still relevant in today's society.
- I didn't get it.Ok, so he's a punk.He has a gang, and he's pretty... You know... Alpha male.They go around and raise hell.They apparently raised so much this one time some victims die.Well, he gets arrested and they do this association program where violence, sex, and unfortunately Beethoven will make him sick.
So he gets out... And it happens.His friends become cops and they turn on him.He runs into a victim of his and he knows what happened to him, locks him into this room and plays Beethoven ... Read More
- my favorite best movieA lot of movies are "masterpieces" according to some while other people will say the very opposite about the very same movie.The only people who I can think of that don't like this movie are people who want everything to be "normal", people who haven't even SEEN the movie and people who are too sensitive to handle this movie.The more I see this movie, the more I like it.I thought it was intriguing when I first saw it, although I was a little put off by the blaring white-ish light that seemed to be ... Read More
- Nearly 40 Years Old and Still Ahead of It's TimeA Clockwork Orange, on all counts, is a great film.It has an interesting plot, excellent film-making, relatable social commentary, and fantastic art direction.Argubably, it is Stanley Kubrick's best work, and certainly his most exciting, film, and when it comes to the message, it's more personal and easily gets into my brain.
First the plot.Despite the fact that some of the scenes are a bore (very few, but they detract from the movie), there's pretty of thought provoking, good dialouge, ... Read More
- BEST FILM EVER MADE!!Oh man as soon as i saw that old hobo get beaten up i started laughing this is the best film i mean Alex is a hero any body who beats old people and even his own gang is cool. Buy it or your gay!!!!
- Kubrick as always!Great movie, Blu-Ray enhances the experience. Malcolm McDowell is frightening and still relevant in today's society.
