The first half is mature but the second half is tame.

Okay seriously are we still judging movies by there content and restricting them from kids because they have to much nudity or they are to violent seriously i am 14 and saw this movie when i was 13 there is nothing wrong with it yes it has nudity but thats part of every day life the fact that anything was wrong with the nudity would go right over kids heads its just fine there is barely any violence or language just nudity i mean ive seen everything from goodfellas to the godfather and even scarface and those movies are just fine to just like any movie so please stop judging things by their content and just let your kids watch them it

I first read the book for my school's literature club my junior year and fell in love with it. Sure, it's extremely violent and very sexual, especially once 'viddied' in the film, but that shouldn't make anyone dismiss it because it really is an amazing film. Obviously most parents would not want their children watching such acts of violence and definitely not the rape and nudity, but for teenagers and adults who have seen plenty of that in real life and other movies, it's fine... if you don't have a problem with it, of course. All I'm saying is that the movie is a masterpiece (hello, look at all the awards it won/was nominated for) and has a great philosophical message about the importance of choice in life (one of my favourite quotes ever: ?"When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man."). Like most great works of art that include many things that may be considered taboo to certain groups, A Clockwork Orange surely pushes boundaries as a film and as a piece of modern literature (and social commentary). The violence and sexuality are central to the plot and therefore indispensable in a film like this. For teenagers especially, like myself and my peers, the movie is best watched from a subjective and artistic point of view as obviously we shouldn't go around dispensing the old 'in-and-out' or 'ultra-violence' to random people. It's a great movie for those who appreciate literature and good old cult classics with a message, like I do. Oh, but there is a problem with the film that differs it from the novella and might just tip the minds of those who say that it doesn't have a good message: the last chapter. Kubrick's adaptation leaves out Burgess' final chapter in which Alex meets up with his former droog Pete who is married, which makes him rethink his goal in life. If this is taken into account, the whole message of the story is definitely positive as it tells us that not only do we, as humans, require autonomy to live properly, but that we should always be looking to improve ourselves because even those who were once bad (and were brainwashed to be good and then allowed to choose to be bad again) may end up deciding (on their own) to become better citizens. (And don't forget the social/political commentary on totalitarianism and how governments should deal with crime)

I personally love this movie and the book. The dialogue and sets are unique and so is the idea, it is a masterpiece. I saw this for the first time when i was 14 and i will admit i may have been a bit young to have seen it. However i think that if the teenager is mature then it would be alright for them to watch since the violence and nudity are not portrayed in a positive manner. This film is thought provoking in terms of choice and free will. Overall i thought it was wonderful, but not for everyone, it is a rather odd piece and those who like to stick to the norm and don't care for some of the strange stuff that expands ones mind should stay away or wait til they are older.

i believe that this is an amazing movie that i would love to show my kids especially because they need to understand what the real world is like.

I wouldn't recommend letting your children watch this unless you think they will understand the meaning behind it. It delves deep into the concept of choice, and whether or not it is moral to take away the choice of right and wrong. Some children may not understand that, so to them, it is just a violent movie about rape and torture. If your children wish to watch the movie, don't tell them they can't and to avoid awkwardness, don't watch it with them, but perhaps have a psychological discussion with them afterwards. As a teenager, I can tell you, they will find a way to watch it whether you say yes or not, but you might as well be there to explain some of the more complicated thoughts in this movie.

ok stop saying that this is innapropriate nudity is life,rape we`re not stupid drugs that is not smart but doesn`t we have to do it

Great movie. Pure Classic. i saw it when i was 13, im 14 now, it changed me as a person, made me smarter, movies give me wisdom. theres not much cursing at all, but theres a lot of nudity (rape scenes), and its extremely violent. I think every person should watch this movie in their life time......13 is a good age......if you wanna wait a little longer.....15- and up is good for you.....honestly, it wont do anything to your kids in the long run.

GREAT FILM. If you have read the book and can handle think you can handle the movie I strongly recommend it. If you are mature enough to handle the violence/sex, I strongly recommend it. I can say which ages this is appropriate for, because I believe that it is the level of maturity that matters.