And He Was Cured, All Proper

Though Stanley Kubrick digresses from Anthony Burgess’ unique e-book ending, he does an unbelievable job of preserving the novel’s visible language and literary fashion. The movie, which obtained polarizing responses as a consequence of its controversial material and depictions of violence, surprisingly does a strong job of distancing itself from the violence that lies at its core. Creative portrayal is just not an endorsement 99% of the time, and Kubrick establishes this by unfurling the narrative purely from Alex’s subjective standpoint. This subjectivity is highlighted intuitively with the usage of ultra-wide angle lenses, surreal imagery, and various use of sluggish and accelerated movement. Whereas “A Clockwork Orange” delves deep into the themes of hegemonic management and surveillance, the world of the movie is completely tinted by Alex’s warped and myopic perspective, and his evolving feelings throughout his doubtful redemption.

In the long run, Alex is tended to love a coddled little one within the hospital, swarmed by authorities officers who want to use him as a pawn to additional their very own political ends. The results of the autumn reverse the Ludovico therapy, which means that Alex is now not averse to violence; nevertheless, the state doesn’t care about his ethical standing or violent impulses anymore, because it doesn’t serve their narrative any longer. As a substitute, their acceptance of Alex is a snapshot of the ethical rot that lies on the coronary heart of this society, the place complacency and hypocrisy are imperatives for societal integration. Alex, who began out as unflinchingly sincere about his perversions, has now proceeded to cover them whereas fantasizing about these debaucheries, which he will definitely discover a method to flip into actuality.

However oh, he is “cured” all proper, now that he is a pawn in a larger sport of social evil.