A Clockwork Orange first premiered in the United States in the early nineteen seventies as an X-rated cult film, which as you may guess, experienced a great deal of controversy, for both images and plot. For, while an outstanding piece of cinematography, the subject matter is not one many people can handle for as long as the film runs.

While offering some of the most colorful entertainment ever seen in films at the time of the original release, one can often escape the other more violent aspects by focusing on the awkwardness and beauty of the many art deco items within the setting. In addition, although this movie had been set in the future with regards to such brutally violent gangs at the time, many more gangs are prevalent today than during the period the movie was released. Therefore, while this may have been a really hard movie to watch in the nineteen seventies, it can be an even harder movie for some to watch today.

In fact, some have questioned whether this film had an impact on the development or popularity of gangs. However, as gangs have been around for much longer than the initiation of this film into society, the answer to that question is most likely, no. However, that does not mean individuals watching the movie may not repeat similar actions if associated in such behaviour. To this end, while it is a long film, it is also a rather violent one which some individuals have trouble tolerating. Therefore, one may want to be sure one can handle the type of images often displayed during such subject matter.

However, if one follows the plot and stays with the movie, one can see a dramatic reversal in realities take place. In many cases, such incidents relate to the ideology behind Karma and the events we go through in life. These include events related to both past lives and present conditions. So, before watching this film, one may want to know there are themes of rape, murder, nudity, sexism and other violent imaging involved in the criminal acts which are blatant and visible to anyone watching. In addition, if one is watching the newest release which has been digitally enhanced, one may also want to realize that these graphic images come to life with better believability as well as color.

Still, this is one movie that most individuals must analyze for oneself with regards as to whether the main character Alex is a villain or victim. This is because while crimes he committed were horrendous, others have also intervened with his destiny by placing him in an experimental program, somewhat beyond his control. However, he did have a choice as to whether to serve the fourteen years jail time, or accept treatment, which most anyone would do if it means escaping jail to pay the price for crimes one has committed. Therefore, the answer to this question becomes more complicated over time and one each individual must answer for oneself.

With regards to Karma, the writer plays a very active role in defining how gangs can be a drawback to life. The writer also portrays a good example of how only caring about lust and money can drive one insane. In addition, by swirling toward the end of the movie by providing characters from the beginning, one is drawn to the conclusion that the current experiences Alex is going through are all based in Karma. Regardless, the question remains as to whether such imprisonment, torture and treatment were good or bad for Alex in the future.

One can also look at different methods in which the movie can effect one in their personal life. One such way the film does so is by returning Alex to his past. Again and again, he encounters the victims he left behind before going to jail and being transferred to treatment. Thus, always returning Alex back to a time in the past. Something, not a lot of people enjoy, even those who have not been involved in crimes against those with whom relationships have ended.

To this end, there are a lot of valuable lessons which can be learn from A Clockwork Orange about crime, gangs and Karma, all of which play a vital role in the universal laws of reality. For, whether one believes in Karma or not, generally one gets back the energy one gives out. To this end, most individuals have good and bad days. However, it is those individuals who take it to the next level and take their frustrations out on the innocent which are the ones most commonly effected by Karma and other such ideologies.