If.... features malcolm mcdowell as a rebellious senior at a sadistic british boarding school. that was pretty much enough to sell me on seeing it, and I wasn't disappointed. his character shares an attitude with his clockwork orange character, and he's a pleasure to watch. the loud and violent conclusion is entertaining. the basic theme of rebellion against authority is familiar enough (especially for a movie made in 1968), and it's well done here. the conclusion goes a little nuts (which may be deliberate -- it may be all in mick's head), but sort of fits. of course, in a way it's even more resonant now, with all the school violence we've seen in recent years. anyway, it's worth seeing, especially if you like malcolm.