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A Clockwork Orange: An unforgettable experience. Based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange is a visually and contemplatively complex work. Since the film stunned it’s audience in 1971-with its strong violence and sexual aspect- it has caused much controversy about the essence of free will. Alex, the main character (played superbly by Malcolm McDowell), gives a new meaning to the term “anti-hero.” He still remains today as the most ironic, complex and sympathetic anti-hero in the history of cinema. While he is vicious and murderous, he also has a love for Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, his working-class parents, his boa constrictor and supposedly goes to school. He seems like a delightful person and ordinary person. The only difference is that Alex has a love for sex and violence. While he has a creative imagination, it is fueled by his violent rages. Alex seems to take delight in killing people. At the moment, you’re probably thinking how could anyone watch this type of film? That is what Kubrick does so