Was Roger Ebert Totally Wrong About 'A Clockwork Orange?'

Story by Andrew Tomei

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Legendary critic Roger Ebert's scathing review of Kubrick's iconic 'A Clockwork Orange' is called into question, revealing a deeper cultural divide.

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Ebert dubbed the film 'a work of art, but a deeply disturbing one' - did he miss the mark on its social commentary?
Kubrick's dystopian masterpiece continues to spark debate 50 years later, with some critics claiming Ebert failed to grasp its nuanced exploration of free will and societal control.

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Roger Ebert, Stanley Kubrick, 'A Clockwork Orange'