A Clockwork Orange (DVD, 2001, Stanley Kubrick Collection; Letterboxed)

It's one of those rare cinematic gems that you'll absolutely need to see at least once in your life.

The movie is based on a book by Anthony Burgess. It follows the life of Alex - a young man who indulges in sex, violence and drugs. He's got his own posse - his 'droogs' as he calls it, and the film recounts their spree of 'ultraviolence' in the neighborhood.

This movie is not for the faint of heart as the first part of the film can be very disturbing. Though some might find the urge to stand up, leave, and stop watching - I urge you to finish the whole movie as it certainly gets better at the end. Not that the beginning wasn't at all good, but it's the kind of movie that you'll only be able to appreciate as a whole - and not just parts of it.

After watching this movie, never again will you be able to perceive Ludwig Van Beethoven and Singing in the Rain the same way. Towards the end, you'll also expect to find a smirk on your face - or you may even laugh out loud (like me!), not at all something that you'd expect from a film with such a dark beginning.

It's sheer brilliance and definitely one of a kind - a classic film that you couldn't afford to miss!

Stanley Kubrick did the movie The Shining in the early 80's, and at the time, I did not like the movie. The reason I didn't like the movie was because I had read the book, and many things were different, examples of this being the ending and the maze instead of the animal shaped shrubbery. With the release of Stephen King's The Shining, I actually liked that version compared to Stanley Kubrick's version. As time as passed though, I have rewatched the Stanley Kubrick version and have taken more of an appreciation to what he did with that film, especially with what he did with the camera work. I don't like it better than the Stephen King version (actually I like it about the same), I just think it's different. Same thing happened for me with A Clockwork Orange. When I initially saw the film, I hated it. I thought it was weird and I just wanted the movie to get over with. I've also rewatched this movie several times since then, and I have a different take on the movie than when I was younger.

Set in the future sometime from the 70's (when the film was made), A Clockwork Orange is about a guy named Alex (played by Malcolm McDowell) who, along with his gang of "droogs", goes around committing acts of violence with no care for anyone else and no remorse for his actions. Among these acts of "ultra-violence" (a term I've never heard before or since) are beating up on old drunks and raping women. Alex eventually gets caught when he attacks a woman who has called the police while he is breaking into her home. Upon realizing that the police are coming, Alex hurries outside only to have his cronies turn on him, by smashing a milk bottle over his head and leaving him helpless. This movie then takes a turn, as Alex is charged with murder (even though he didn't realize that the woman had died). He then claims he doesn't know right from wrong and agrees to take controversial experimental treatment to change his ways. Unable to do evil things anymore, Alex is let back into the world a free man. Things then get really tough for him, as bad things begin to happen to him.

A Clockwork Orange is a strange movie, but I really like the way that Stanley Kubrick has used a lot of irony. The viewer doesn't know who to cheer for really because even though Alex is so evil, Kubrick actually makes him look like a victim later in the film. So you don't know if Alex is actually a hero, victim, or villain. The ending kind of leaves you going "What the...?", but it's also kind of a fitting ending for the type of film that it is. It's truly an imaginative and original story that can make for interesting conversation (I've talked with other who like the irony of the violence and reform, and others who just simply hate the movie).

I think this movie is a classic and should be viewed by pretty much everyone at least once (young viewers not included, it was initially rated X when it first came out for the rape scenes). But since many people I know actually hate this movie (not nearly as many who love it though), I recommend renting it first before you decide to own it.

I thought it was just a good movie for its time, straight up. I decided to get because I heard a lot about it, so I bought it.

When this movie first came out, I saw it at a outdoor movie. We had to watch it to see the second movie which was what we came to see...This dates ME & the movie. I was horrifid my the weird hair, the strange talking, the out landish sexual stuff. Yet there was always SOMETHING about the movie I remembered, I just couldn't remember WHAT that was. So I bought it. It was a movie made LONG before it's time. It has a real moral to it. If you get past the stuff meant for people on LSD, you'll find a really good movie. We can not brain wash any one without some sort of problem coming back. This is just ONE example. I have now watched it three times and find something new in it every time. No I don't drink or use drugs, but it really hit me, how stupid I was to miss the message. Watch it, you won't be sorry!

This is old movie from my past. In my time this was the most suggestive movie on the market and thought to be very off color. It is just a reminder of the old days.

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A Futureistic Travle in to the future ( from the early 70's .)Fantastic Film and a True Clasic. AAA+++

Kubrick, the master!!! Malcolm McDowel was brilliant in this film. The script is one of the best ever written and the direction is flawless! I remember when this was rated X, so that dates me, but some movies are timeless and this is one of them. It is even more relevant today than when it was made. The commentary on cultural values, social policy, human nature and the duality of man are not spoon fed to us, but permeate the film in such a way that you cannot help but begin to think about the world you live in and what you will tolerate in order to feel safer in your world. Seems very relevant in a post 911 America, when our freedoms have been whittled down to nothing and our politicians are more corrupt than ever! It is brilliant, smart, finny, scary, sad, disturbing and completely mesmerizing! If you haven't seen it, you should. It is one of the greatest films ever made!

I bought this film because it is one of the few films I watch over and over...each time I see it, the message is clearer...
I cannot say I "enjoy" this movie, but the message delivered through this film is priceless...
I can say it is one of the most powerful films in the industry...one telling us about what we are doing to our society...how the way we approach issues is lowering the level of empathac thinking...to an all time psychotic low.
I don't want to say too much, it is grapic...it is extremely offensive...and it is real. Wake up.

I purchased the dvd because I saw on Bravo TV that this was the top 30 of the most horrible scarry movies of all time...NOT SO.. I thought the movie was bad and would not think it was scarry or good....thumbs down

Cult Classic that is so wild to the sences I have never sen so many mind ending scenes and the cast is so perfect. It is atimeless classic

I was very pleased with this seller. The service was great, the shipping was very fast and the item was exactly as described. This is one of my husband's favorite movies and that is why i bought it.

This movie is a cult classic, need to add to your favorites one to keep, exciting from beginning to end.

I bought the movie and it arrived quickly and in excellent condition. I would do business with the person again for sure.

Liked the DVD itself, delivery time and communications as advertised. Good vendor, good product. Will deal with any time

I am buying this movie sight unseen since I heard it was a different type of sci-fi movie. I do like Stanley Kubrick movies so hopefully I'll enjoy this one too.

great movie. way ahead of its time in style and subject. over thirty years old and only just now starting to look dated. it was on tv just the other day and it inspired me to find the book.

Picked this classic up as a gift for a friend who was a "Clockwork virgin" fair price, acceptable delivery time, everything in order and as advertised....would use this seller again.

Love this movie, best horror flick ever. Every horror fan should own it, now this one does! add a few more non needed letters to create 100 for the at least 100 for review. that isn't something I'm fond of.

Disc and cover in excellent condtion. It came disc unmatch and cover unworn,besides the wrapper being off it could of very easily be mistaken for new.

great film bizarre this A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Watched this movie about 15 years ago. It was pretty tripped-out. Always wanted it in my collection. Watching it now, it's quite disturbing, but I still enjoy it. This movie is definitely not for everyone. Stanley Kubrick always filmed bizarre movies. I also have "The Shining" directed by Kubrick.
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I like the price and that it shipped before estimated date. I decided to buy becausse it was the best deal and best rating.