This film, after all, is considered to be one of the most violent, disturbing, sexually explicit, and controversial depictions of youth in film history. However, this film is no longer considered to be damaging, or more specifically, worth banning. Since its release, the film has continued to be successful, both economically and culturally. A Clockwork Orange, has become a cult classic and has subsequently been a huge influence in popular culture, earning several references in many television shows- The Simpsons, Franklin & Bash, and Phineas and Ferb- as well as films- Batman & Robin and Fargo. This film has largely become the source of inspiration and a medium of expression for filmmakers and artists alike. Some may argue, that the film has become so accepted in the modern day- as it has become a midnight movie event and a source of Halloween costumes- that people have forgotten how “dangerous” it is (Whitty). Whether seen as “dangerous” or “inspirational”, one thing can be said for sure: due to this film’s ability to bring to light the ideas of ultra-violence and rape in a way that was largely before its time and the issues that grew because of these depictions, A Clockwork Orange is one of the most controversial films of all
This film, after all, is considered to be one of the most violent, disturbing, sexually explicit, and controversial depictions of youth in film history. However, this film is no longer considered to be damaging, or more specifically, worth banning. Since its release, the film has continued to be successful, both economically and culturally. A Clockwork Orange, has become a cult classic and has subsequently been a huge influence in popular culture, earning several references in many television shows- The Simpsons, Franklin & Bash, and Phineas and Ferb- as well as films- Batman & Robin and Fargo. This film has largely become the source of inspiration and a medium of expression for filmmakers and artists alike. Some may argue, that the film has become so accepted in the modern day- as it has become a midnight movie event and a source of Halloween costumes- that people have forgotten how “dangerous” it is (Whitty). Whether seen as “dangerous” or “inspirational”, one thing can be said for sure: due to this film’s ability to bring to light the ideas of ultra-violence and rape in a way that was largely before its time and the issues that grew because of these depictions, A Clockwork Orange is one of the most controversial films of all