A clockwork orange - ****

A clockwork orange * * * *

Drama. Warner. 1971.
D: Stanley Kubrick.
P: Stanley Kubrick.

“In future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and later volunteers for an experimental reeducation therapy developed by the government”.

Shocking blend of violence and classical music in this very dry, pessimistic, clinical exposure of the nature of violence and human behavior. Under closer examination, it’s says less than it seems, but its style saves face, and so does its stark humour. Visual departments of production are all noteworthy.

Significant production contribution: Direction, Cinematography (John Alcott), Art direction (John Barry), Costumes (Milena Canonero), Screenplay (Stanley Kubrick), Music (Wendy Carlos)