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Summary: Unique and " Total"
Review: Have you ever seen that ol film William Castle,s "The Tingler" in the opening of that film Mr. Castle describes " The Tingler" and how to eliminate its release from ones self. He says " Just scream"! and The Tingler will be gone.Well, this unique film will make you mad...make you scream possibly..make you upset probably..and will evoke any other human emotion Mr. Kubrik might plumb up from the depths of his mastery. One can view this farce on any level you wish. Peter Sellers is stunning in all three roles..Hayden is perfect as the lynch pin for the end of the world. George C. Scotts moments in this film are truly special and maddening. Slim Pockens was not the original one to "ride the bomb" but was picked in the end. Timeless, staggering and please Hollywood...dont remake this film into an " action film" Kubrik is gone now..lets remember his superb films ..Hollywoods present accoutant run studios have not a clue..
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Summary: Genuis!
Review: If you are a thinker, and like a bit of intelligent comedy as well, this movie is for you. I'm not kidding when I say people have written PhD's on ideas inspired by this movie. I don't think one can say they're a movie buff, or informed about modern culture, if they haven't seen this film. Robin Williams said it was his all time favourite film, and for me that's saying something. I went and saw it, and wasn't disappointed. Widely regarded as a classic, put it on your list, and keep your brain with you as you incline on the couch.
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Summary: WAEEEEEEOOOOOOOOoooooo AEEEeeeAhHAAAAAAAaaaaaiiiiiiiiii
Review: Hey, Slim pickens sums this movie up with the last line.... Peter Sellers fans must watch this movie. His performances as three characters will absolutely have you rolling on the floor. The man's versatility knew no bounds. Many scenes in this movie will make you feel the apprehension, the tension, and yes, the disgust toward a world so mad that it would consider "acceptable losses" from a war begun by a madman. Kubrick's mastery of the subject literally gets in your head, confusing and angering you, offering laughter as the only way to release the anger he's made you feel. And laughter never feels so good as when it's nervous laughter. Scott Supak
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Summary: Mein Fuhrer! I can walk!
Review: For a long time, I didn't really understand this movie. The plot is pretty straightforward: a mad Air Force general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, and the two countries have to stop the attack before it sets off the dreaded Doomsday Machine. Just as it looks as though the day has been won, suddenly...ah, but we can't reveal the ending for those of you who haven't seen it. And yet, buried underneath this Cold War suspense plot, there is one of the darkest, sexually tinged black comedies ever made. It was the "buried underneath" part that confused me. But my curiosity about the film led me to the public library, where I checked out a book that would open my eyes to the "meaning" of Kubrick's works, and help me to "understand" movies in general: "Stanley Kubrick Directs" by Alexander Walker. I read the essays presented in this fascinating book, and I puzzled over the author's discovery of sexual metaphors buried within nearly every frame of Dr. Strangelove. "Sex! Sex! Sex!" the movie screams -- according to the book. Sex in the form of the mad general who is impotent, and strikes back against the world, finally killing himself when he cannot achieve his orgasm. Sex in the form of Dr. Strangelove himself, who is so excited with the idea that his mad plan is going to be implemented that he loses control of his own body, starts jerking his arm in phallic "Seig Heil" motions, and gets out of his own chair and walks "erect!" And sex all over the place, from Buck Turgidson's secretary to Colonel Bat Guano and his obsession with "deviated preverts" and nuclear bombs with "Hi There!" and "Dear John" written on them. Reading this interpretation of the movie encouraged me to turn opn the VCR and watch Dr. Strangelove once again...and the movie did indeed begin to fall into place. I could see where the author was coming from, though much of it seemed confusing to me...until one crucial moment, when the nuclear attack has been called off (or so everyone thinks), and General Turgidson calls out for everyone to bow their heads and utter a (kypocritical) prayer of thanks. Suddenly, as the heads of state are saying their prayers, we see Dr. Strangelove sitting far away, in a corner, shrouded in light from the screens so that his image is little more than a silhouette. But despite the fact that we can barely see him, we can practically *feel* his emotions: disappointment, or possibly even anger. This man had actually WANTED the world to end, and when it did not occur he was disappointed, or frustrated, or even furious. And with that single shot, that single moment, the meaning of Dr. Strangelove suddenly clicked into place for me. Ever since then, I've looked upon Stanley Kubrick's films with a different eye -- and, I hope, upon movies in general...or indeed, upon our society in general. For I now believe that there is indeed a hidden, subliminal "language" of interpretation that exists, if we know where to look for it. And I have Stanley Kubrick and DR. STRANGELOVE to thank for opening my eyes. This unforgettable nightmare comedy of nuclear Armegeddon, hysteria, and sexual innuendoes seems to get better with each passing year. The Cold War may be over, but the nightmare of nuclear holocaust hasn't ended, and indeed the slow collapse of the military-industrial complex only seems to make nuclear disaster of some sort more inevitable over time. (The possibility of nuclear terrorism, environmental disaster of some sort, or nuclear war between unstable powers such as India and Pakistan is currently growing at a frightening rate.) Kubrick had the audacity to show us what a sick joke the whole prospect of the arms race is, and even today a frightening number of people fail to get the punchline. I find myself returning to this movie time and again, when I'm despondent and feel like laughing at what a sick joke the world can be.
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Summary: Strange to Love
Review: A great Stanley Kubrick movie which balances comedy (laughing in the face of death) and nail-biting thriller. All of the actors do an excellent job and brilliantly play their parts straight (you gotta love the scenes with George C. Scott freaking out -- especially his scene with "THE GIANT BOARD!"). Kubrick did an excellent job of taking the fear of nuclear disaster and mocking it. This is one of his best and most fully realized films, and one can't help but await the day that a special edition DVD with deleted scenes is released.
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Summary: Dr. Strangelove
Review: This is a classic Kubrick movie. Using the Cold War as the backdrop for his black comedy concerning a nuclear doomsday. Great movie, if you like Kubrick movies you will love this one.
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Summary: Dark Comedy for Those of Us Who Still "GET IT"
Review: Some will say that "Dr. Strangelove" is a dated work, a product of sixties pollitical sesnsibilities. Too bad. Having been innundated with the crude and physical genres of comedy over the years, the subtle wit of this film will escape many. Still, for the rest of us it is a gem of work, strikingly pertinent for today's global realities. We laugh at "Strangelove" because we feel we are on reprieve -- it's amazing that we made it this far, given the moronic element that tends to rise to positions of power. Funny, yes. But utterly scary too.
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Summary: I didn't get it.
Review: A film I just don't get. Possibly it was made in a time I don't understand as well (6 years before my birth) with its fear of mass destruction and communist plots. Today communism is not such a great fear and mass destruction isn't either but individual terrorism is. I did not find the scenes to be funny with the exception of the hotline scenes and Dr. Strangelove's overacting in his final scene. Some excellent acting by both Peter Sellers and George C. Scott which almost makes me want to keep this in my collection. The DVD video transfer is not very good making the film look a bit like a poorly shot documentary (intentional?). No extras, not even English subtitles, although it is subtitled in Spanish.
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Summary: The Greatest Black Comedy Ever Made!
Review: One of the funniest movies ever made. Although the subject matter is nothing to laugh about, it manages to get a laugh in every scene. Peter Sellers gives one of the best comedy performances of the century playing 3 different roles (Kubrick and Sellers had originally planned for him to play 4 roles). George C. Scott is extremely funny as the eccentric general, Sterling Hayden is also great as the general who is obsessed with bodily fluids. Great craftsmanship courtesy of Kubrick. One of the all-time greats, extremely entertaining and grows funnier with each viewing. Extras: spot James Earl Jones (the voice of Darth Vader). From a scale of 1-10 I give this film a 10!
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Summary: Poor DVD formating, otherwise good film.
Review: Dr. Strangelove is, of course, a masterpiece. This DVD version though offers no benefits over VHS except for longevity. There is NO onscreen menu, scene selection, or extras, and the film is prefaced by a VERY long bunch of ads for other DVDs that you're forced to fast forward through each time you wish to watch the film (takes about 3 min on FF; too darn long). There is no remastering of the print or soundscape, but I read somewhere that Kubrick, before he died, specified that he wanted no enhancement of his films for DVD release. Few people realize that for this and the Kubrick DVD collection that he actually resisted attempts to improve video & audio quality, for whatever reason. Thought others should no about the lack of features before buying, so there you go.
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