Average.

I can kinda see why "a clockwork orange" was controversial in it's day but in today's climate this all seemed a bit undercooked. Sure, some of it was disturbing but more at Stanley Kubrick's mind rather than what was going on here. I personally find rape reprehensible and he seemed to revel in filming it, my opinion only.

The film got interested when the main character was in jail and the brainwashing scenes were well done but the main problem with this film in my opinion was that it was boring and seemed to try too hard to shock.

Well, I've never seen what the big deal was with Kubrick, the only film of his I've really liked was "Dr Strangelove", he's always struck me as a bit of a perver really.

STOP THE CLOCK

Possibly the worst movie ever made,yet look at the overall ratings! Brutal, senseless violence supposedly carries some type of social message. Vietnam era abomination evidently still "entertaining" any number of disturbed viewers. The appropriate viewing spot for this sickest of films is your local dumpster.

PLEASE See This for the Right Reasons!!

Many folk view this tale of futuristic dystopia to live vicariously through the bizarre lifestyle of the protagonist Alex (Malcom McDowell).
I've seen the 'Alex' Halloween costume several times (even on Bart Simpson), I've seen more than one "Clockwork Orange" tattoos and almost everyone I bring discuss the film with will respond with a verse of "Singin in the Rain", a song sung by Alex in a particularly disturbing scene in the film.
"A Clockwork Orange" is far more than a hedonistic kill/steal/rape-fest, it is a social commentary about several themes, most importantly the freewill of man and the role of government in changing that will, regardless of how repugnant their behavior may be.
See this, if you must as a film about thoughtless violence and excess. But be ready to ask questions of yourself and your society about what is rehabilitation, what is independent thinking and if evil does exist.