Character Profile: Alex DeLarge - A Clockwork Orange

"What we were after now was the old surprise visit. That was a real kick and good for laughs and lashings of the old ultraviolent"

Name:  Alex DeLarge
Played By:  Malcolm McDowell
Build:  Skinny, Spindly
Personality:  Violent, deranged and mad

Relationships with other characters:  Alex DeLarge's relationship with other characters in this film are incredibly hostile.  He has a terrible relationship with his parents and with the community, both of whom he enjoys terrorizing and intimidating.  The only real relationship he had with other characters was with his 'droogs', and even them he betrayed and attacked when he felt his leadership had been threatened.

What makes them a great character?:  The character created a lot of controversy when the film was first released due to the violent and mentally deranged actions displayed, meaning the film ended up banned in many countries and this character was a huge step forward in the amount of violence occurring in films.  It is interesting as an observer looking into this film to explore the mind and beliefs of the young character whom I feel everybody can agree is an awful human being, and it is strange to wonder how we actually find ourselves feeling sorry for the man when he is being 'treated' into becoming a changed person.

Most iconic moment:  The horrible and almost slightly ridiculous rendition of 'Singin' in the Rain' performed whilst he and his droogs were invading somebody's home.

Character Profile: Mr Blonde - Reservoir Dogs

"Are you gonna bark all day, little doggy? Or are you gonna bite?"

Name:  Mr. Blonde
Played By:  Michael Madsen
Build:  Tall, Slender, Muscular
Personality:  Clever, Confrontational and Malicious

Relationships with other characters:  Since all of the main characters in the movie had never met each other prior to this heist and had their identities hidden by their colour alias', the relationships with other characters were very limited.  Despite this however, Mr Blonde dd have a very good relationship with crime boss, Joe Cabot and his son, Nice Guy Eddie, and had served time in jail for them whilst not revealing any information to the police about them nor their criminal activities.

What makes them a great character?:  When we are first introduced to Mr Blonde, we are left feeling amazed that this man could ever commit such atrocious crimes he is accused of by both Mr White and Mr Pink until we finally see them for ourselves.  From his witty one-liners to his intense moments of intimidation and anger, Mr Blonde is a good example of a classic crazy character.

Most iconic moment:  The cool and collected yet incredibly cruel and pointless torture scene which rides the fine and delicate line of violence, without ever crossing it, in what is an amazing yet horrific moment.  And all this whilst never losing his cool, characteristics of a typical psychopath.