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  • A Clockwork Orange
  • Opened February 2, 1971 | Runtime:2 hr 17 min
  • R
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 17+. Read More
  • In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for Read More
  • Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Adrienne Corri, Warren Clarke, Aubrey Morris
  • Director: Stanley Kubrick
  • Genres: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller

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    A Clockwork Orange

    by kiwishorts

    Before you see the movie, I'd definitely suggest reading the book A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. The book and movie are both worth spending a few hours of your life on, though be warned, they are both "ultra violent" and truly disturbing. The movie has value though, it's a fairly original look at how society deals with things that can cause it discomfort, both morally and immorally. The real magic of the movie is how Kubrick can create sympathy for a really despicable main character. Anyway, A Clockwork Orange is worth seeing, just don't bring your underage children.

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    Classic Dark Comedy

    by indewrtr88

    Clockwork is the classic dark comedy. Becuase although in many ways it is quite disturbing, it is also quite funny. It takes a idea that sounds like the cure to all crimes and criminals and shows us that although it seems good on the surface, in reality it creates more problems then solutions. This movie is one that made Stanely Kubrick famous and a household name. It is a eye opening experience in more ways then one. It shows us how powerful upbringing and mind control can be. And how grateful we should be that we have the freedom to make our own decisions and choices whether good or bad. I would recommend the book as well.

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Go Avg. Critic Score 78 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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    Empire | Kim Newman

    A much-maligned and misunderstood classic, this is one of Kubrick's finest...

  • 100
    Austin Chronicle | Marjorie Baumgarten

    A chilling classic, the movie is a scabrous satire about human deviance,...

  • 100
    Chicago Tribune | Gene Siskel

    Kubrick's contributions are his wit and his eye. The wit, too much at times, is...

  • 100
    TV Guide |

    Kubrick's liberal, anti-authoritarian reading of Anthony Burgess's very...

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