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

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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'
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