Only Kubrick could have pulled this movie off. Others have tried similar films; "Natural Born Killers" leaps to mind, and it wasn't all bad, but Stone is the apprentice compared to Kubrick. I realize that some people will automatically turn away from this film due to its violent content. I've never understood why people are so squeamish about seeing play-pretend violence being acted out (excuse me, its not real!) but to each his own. If you're one of those people, well, you've missed out on one of the best films ever made. Kubrick's ability to etch both images and sounds into the viewers mind is probably without comparison. While some fans of the Burgess novel may have been upset at some of the liberties taken, (just like Stephen King fans were with "The Shining"), you can't dispute the product is outstanding.
Review of A Clockwork Orange
