dr.strangelove’s Film Reviews

About me: My favorite directors are Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton and Wes Anderson.

215 Films have been rated or reviewed by dr.strangelove.

Inglourious Basterds (Inglorious Bastards) (2009): DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Killer's Kiss (1955): Killer\'s Kiss has an uninspired plot and is weakly acted, however the film is beautifully shot, and as an artifact of Kubrick\'s career it is amazing.
Megamind (2010): A unique and genuinely hilarious animated film that Would almost rival pixar, if it wasn\'t for the awful final scene. The dance sequence, set to \'bad,\' undermines the emotion created in the rest of the film.
Scream (1996): Excellently enjoyable horror movie that manages to be both scary and subtly hilarious, while also boasting a solid whodunnit aspect.
Rashomon (1951): Perfect storytelling aided by beautifully visuals.
New World, The (2006): Focusing mainly on inducing awe through visuals and soundtrack, this fully immerses the viewer in the natural America.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World (2010): Manages to be both an excellent zombie movie and an excellent comedy.
Hot Fuzz (2007): Manages to be both an excellent zombie movie and an excellent comedy.
Shaun of the Dead (2004): Manages to be both an excellent zombie movie and an excellent comedy.
Stardust Memories (1980): Excellent, one of Allen's best. Somewhat surreal, without warning it switches to flashbacks and fantasies.
Social Network, The (2010): The best film of 2010, this has everything I want. Excellent dialogue, characters, a distinct visual style, even the music is great, being a combination of a modern, interesting score, with various pop songs.
Alien Resurrection (1997): The biggest return to the horror of the first movie, however this is more of a gore based horror than suspense based. Still well directed, and has some incredibly scary scenes, and the most disturbing monster the series has to offer.
School of Rock (2003): It succeeds in having genuine sentiment where many have failed, but is cliche ridden and Jack Black is at his worst.
Daddy Day Care (2003): Why do adults think children enjoy this? I didn't like it the first time and I didn't like it any of the many subsequent times. It's not funny at all.
Pacifier, The (2004): I hate this movie. It tries too hard to be funny, and fails dismally. The ending is predictable (Homer Simpson guessed it in Colonel Homer), and it is too sentimental about irritating characters.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005): It just gets worse and worse.
Cheaper by the Dozen (2003): The worst kind of family comedy, filled with "wacky" characters and "zany" situations.
Fitzcarraldo (1982): An incredibly amazing feat by Herzog, however the film surrounding it has many unnecessary scenes, losing the viewers interest. The ending is still good, and this may actually be one of Herzog's few heartwarming films.
My Best Fiend (Mein Liebster Feind) (1999): This is interesting viewing, but feels rather one–sided. Herzog fluctuates between loving and hating Kinski, which is understandable, but no warning is given, and he acts cynically towards some interviewees who speak kindly of Kinski.
Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)
Woyzeck (1976): An excellent script matched by Kinski's excellent portrayal is let down by the visuals, as with the exception of several amazing scenes, as in the majority of the film the camera is poorly utilized, and it feels more like a play than cinema.
Nosferatu (1979): Visually astounding with a pure gothic aesthetic, this hypnotises the viewer and is excellent in every area. My favorite Herzog movie.
Herzog Kinski Collection (Aguirre, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu, Cobra Verde, Woyzeck, My Best Fiend) (1972-1999): 5 brilliant performances from both actor and director, and a Herzog documentary to boot.
Mary and Max (2008): This is easily the most depressing movie I have ever seen. I have no idea why it is commonly classed as childrens, but be warned, kiddy suicide rates may rise. Well animated, but he characters feel flat. Adam Elliot is just repeating himself.
Fellini Satyricon (1970): It's not that purely entertaining, and it seems indulgent, but once it ends you feel a sense of awe at this unique accomplishment, and it definitely makes you think.
Double Indemnity (1944): Pretty much a perfect noir, but it didn't grip me emotionally as some others have. Still, the dialogue, acting and cinematography are all exceptional.; DVD $19.95
House On Haunted Hill (1958): Very good horror movie, until it ends leaving several important things unexplained. Vincent Price is excellent.
Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl, The (2005): Dull and seems to be trying to say "look how wacky I can be!"
Spy Kids (2001): This is very creative film is enjoyable is for a young audience, but does not have much appeal for older viewers.
Night at the Museum (2006): Fairly enjoyable on first viewing, but quickly becomes stale.
Madagascar (2005): Average and unimaginative.
Meet the Fockers (2004): Even worse than the first, this is even less funny, and even more disheartening as Hoffman is dragged down with De Niro.
Zoolander (2001): Surprisingly enjoyable and consistent.
Meet the Parents (2000): Very average unfunny comedy. It's disheartening what De Niro has sunk to.
Last Man on Earth, The (1964): Vincent Price is very good, and this has some genuine scary moments, but the film is undermined by poor quality dubbing, low quality sets and similar issues. Still very enjoyable despite it's flaws.
Alice in Wonderland (1933): Very creatively written, this is not completely true to the novel, but captures the tone and style perfectly.
Dollars Trilogy, The (A Fistful of Dollars; For Few Dollars More; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) (1964-1966): My favorite of the series.
Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The (1967): An excellent film, but quite a departure from the first two, taking place away from the towns of the previous films, and with the action placed into the civil war.
For a Few Dollars More (1965): My favorite of the series.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): One of the few perfect films, and a showcase of Jack Nicholson's acting talent and style.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Despicable Me (2010): Fairly entertaining, but it becomes unbearably sentimental at parts.
All About Eve (1950): A perfect cast in this excellently scripted classic.
Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948): Very entertaining and a fine example of a bogart cynic.
Fistful of Dollars, A (1964): One of the few remakes just as memorable as the original (Yojimbo). It's exciting and beautifully shot.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Stray Dog (Nora Inu) (1949): An excellent noir, with memorable characters. Kurosawa is just as good when not focusing on samurai.
Cast Away (2000): Amazingly emotional. Tom Hanks best work, and one of Zemeckis' best. All round excellent.
Shawshank Redemption, The (1994): Pretty good but overly sentimental and predictable.
Twelve Angry Men (12 Angry Men) (1957): Incredible
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991): Quite a different film from the first, the two terminator's fit their roles perfectly, but some of the dialogue is awful and John Connor is irritating.
Terminator Salvation (2009): Average, Sam Worthington is unimpressive.
Die Hard (1988): pure excitement with great performances from Willis and Rickman
Sanjuro (1962): Even better than Yojimbo, the story is cleverer and the character of Sanjuro seems more developed.
Terminator, The (1984): An immensely satisfying and enjoyable action–scifi film. The soundtrack is great.
Alien 3 (1992): Much better than Aliens, this has inventive camerawork and strong characters. It doesn't build suspense or have as well developed a story as the first, but it would have been an excellent final chapter for Ripley.
Mars Attacks! (1996): Very enjoyable, the cast is perfect in this goofy sci–fi parody/satire/homage. Similar to Gremlins and Young Frankenstein.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Be Kind Rewind (2008): Kind of what would happen if someone placed the Barry character from High Fidelity in a video store. The swedes are easily the best part.
Clerks (1993): Well written dialogue and interesting characters.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001): Very self–indulgent but enjoyable for the many cameos.; DVD $39.95
Chasing Amy (1997): Solidly acted and written.
Dogma (1999): Kevin Smith's best acted and best plotted movie, with the exception of Chasing Amy. Can be very funny but also very crude.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004): Very boring. Wes Anderson does a similar thing sometimes, except he does it well.
Eagle vs Shark (2007): Unfunny, just a straight Napoleon Dynamite rip–off.
Click (2006): Not that funny or original.
Longest Yard, The (2005): Poorly acted and written.
50 First Dates (2004): average romantic comedy that ranges from okay to terrible.
Anger Management (2003): Peculiar and quite funny movie. Nicholsen and Sandler make a good pairing.
Mr. Deeds (2002)
Little Nicky (2001): Terrible.
Big Daddy (1999): The largest reason this is getting a high rating is due to nostalgia, but I still enjoy it.
Waterboy, The (1999): Boring.
Wedding Singer, The (1998): Funny and heart–warming romantic comedy, if kind off generic.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Happy Gilmore (1996): Despite general crassness, it's still very funny.
Billy Madison (1995): Funny if repetitive and crass.
History of the World, Pt.1 (1981): Some sketches are great, but are pulled down by the dullness of others.
Young Frankenstein (1974): Surprisingly clever and beautiful in it's parody of James Whale horror movies.
Blazing Saddles (1974): Hilarious and time–less.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Producers, The (1968): Possibly Brooks cleverest film, and one of his few non–spoofs.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): Gregory Peck is amazing in this.
Anatomy of a Murder (1959): A brilliant court room drama with excellent acting from Jimmy Stewart, George C Scott and pretty much everyone else.
Rear Window (1954)
Spirited Away (2002): The brilliant epic to the less intense fair of Totoro or Ponyo.; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008): DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988): DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Iron Giant, The (2000): Tragically forgotten by many people it seems. Beautiful and clever satire of cold–war paranoia. Directed by BRAD BIRD
Keeping Mum (2005): A funny idea executed well.
Johnny English (2003): Funny at moments but no scenes that incredible.
Get Smart (2008): Uninteresting. It's just as unfunny as the actual series. The original series' movie "Get Smart Again" was much funnier than this movie or the 60s tv show ever was.
Get Smart Again (1989): Funny yet very dated.
Evan Almighty (2007): Preachy and just plain unfunny.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): Awesome.
Jurassic Park (1993): One of the movies in which the special effects have really convinced me such things can exist now.
Hook (1991): The story is kind–off corny but still enjoyable, and Robin Williams plays the role of future–Peter well.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Special Edition (1977): Cleverly focuses on humans in the human–alien relationship.
Stanley Kubrick - A Life in Pictures (2001): Offers many insights into the life and career of this artist
Shining, The (1980): The intensity this creates in incredible. It is proof that clever use of music and camerawork can create a much more frightening atmosphere than just gore. Also, The Making of the Shining is the best making–of ever.
District 9 (2009): Although it seems to tackle Apartheid on the surface, this clever sci–fi seems more pre–occupied with the issues of immigration and racism in general. Sort of like Moon not actually being about the future issue of helium–3 mining.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Titanic (1997): Boring and over the top.
Godfather, The (1972): DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Godfather Part 2, The (1974): DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Transformers - Revenge Of The Fallen (Transformers 2) (2009): Appalling. One of the worst movies I have ever seen. To be fair, I did stop watching half way through. Oh wait, that was because it sucked.
Dodgeball (2004): One of the better Ben Stiller movies in recent–ish years.
High Fidelity (2000): Very solid dramedy about an interesting character played by John Cusack. Also, many of the supporting characters are interesting and funny.
Envy (2004): Terrible.
Duplex (2004): Almost unbelievably forgettable.
Along Came Polly (2004): Mediocre romantic comedy
Starsky and Hutch (2004): Very mediocre
Mystery Men (1999): Can be very funny, but too often leans towards being crude. Also the plot kind off stinks. Hank Azaria is the high–point.
Cable Guy, The (1996): Jim Carrey is perfect in the role of the obsessive cable guy, but the rest of the movie can't keep up.
Maltese Falcon, The (1941): Cast are excellent, especially Peter Lorre and Elisha Cook Jr
Casablanca (1942): All the cast are perfect, especially Peter Lorre
African Queen, The (1951): The highlight for me was seeing the Russian Ambassador from Dr Strangelove.
Citizen Kane (1941): Surprisingly, this holds up very well and remains enjoyable.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966): Although this film can be incredibly funny, these moments are infrequent. Still worth a watch.
Can't Buy Me Love (1987): Incredibly eighties and cliched. Aiming to be John Hughes but failing dismally.
Alice in Wonderland (2010): A huge disappointment. They turned Alice into Narnia.
Bolt (2008): Forgettable and cliched to the extreme.; Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $24.95
Chicken Little (2005)
Welcome to My Nightmare (1975): A stage–show to rival West–side story and Sweeney Todd. Years before Thriller, Alice Cooper made a video using revolutionary effects where he walks through a graveyard and is surrounded by ghouls.
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1956): As bad as people say, but not actually as bad as other recent movies such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985): Creative and flamboyant.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984): The darker move for the series is great and setting it in India was a masterstroke.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989): The series becomes a tad too light, but Sean Connery is great and the insight into Indy's past is much appreciated. Sadly many of the set pieces which sound great on paper just aren't that entertaining.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008): Too goofy, and Shia LaBeouf really isn't that good. On the other hand, Cate Blanchett makes a great villain, and the return of Karen Allen is great. The updating of the series to the 5os is very well done.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Jaws (1975): Easily dismissed by many as just another big animal movie, this boasts strong character development and pure entertainment.
Marie Antoinette (2006): The cinematography is beautiful and the soundtrack is perfect. If you can forget about this being a period piece then it is really enjoyable.
Lost in Translation (2003): Excellent all round, especially to those who have been to Japan.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Back to the Future 3 (1990): The series gets better for the final segment, an enjoyable nod to westerns.
Back to the Future 2 (1989): A drop in quality.
Back to the Future (1985)
Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 1 (TV Series) (1999): Some of the best episodes of the series, especially "Ted and Mary."
Whatever Works (2009): Surprisingly good, Larry David will be enjoyed by any fans of Curb, and hopefully by non–fans.
Small Time Crooks (2000): Mediocre and somewhat generic, Woody Allen still offers lots of laughs.
Broadway Danny Rose (1984): Probably will be enjoyed by those who like Manhattan. The Godfather parody is the highlight.
Manhattan (1979): The photography is beautiful, but the characters don't seem as interesting as in previous Allen films.
Annie Hall (1977): Funny and enjoyable as well as being packed with memorable characters and lines. The variety of new techniques used make this completely unique. Christopher Walken is brilliant.
Love and Death (1975): His funniest movie.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Sleeper (1973): Excellent sci–fi parody set to ragtime.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Play It Again, Sam (1972): Not as funny as some of his others, Woody Allen and Diane Keaton act wonderfully and the overall plot is one of Allen's best.
Bananas (1971): Many hilarious scenes/gags strung together by a surprisingly robust and unique storyline.
Yojimbo (1961): Not as good as Throne of Blood or Seven Samurai, Kurosawa and Mifune still deliver a great story. The final showdown is exciting and unpredictable.
Throne of Blood (1957): Toshiro Mifune in one of his best roles. Also, this is one of Kurosawa's most ambient.
Harvey (1950): Jimmy Stewart is incomparable in this hilarious movie about either mental illness or supernatural forces.
Vertigo (1958): The plot is complex but satisfying in some sick way. Jimmy Stewart is, as always, incredible.
Apocalypse Now Redux (1979): Awe inspiring. This incredible draining film left me speechless for the rest of the day.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): This is so amazing to watch for a first time. The characters are incredible, and the setting and soundtrack match them admirably.
Seven Samurai, The (1954): The strength of this film is that each of the seven samurai are unique and memorable.
Toy Story 3 (2010): So glad this wasn't a let down. Instead it's arguably Pixar's best.
Toy Story 2 (2000)
Toy Story (1995)
Psycho (1960): Brilliant genre shift as well as an excellent performace from Perkins.
Moon (2009): Astounding performance from Rockwell, coupled by a sci–fi script that seems to be about one idea, but quickly sidesteps to another.
Wall-E (2008): Pixar break into sci–fi brilliantly, but it does feel a bit too preachy. I almost expected Al Gore to walk onto the frame.
Up (2009): The opening 10 minutes was amazing, and everything after that seemed to just be an average children's adventure story. The quality was incredibly inconsistent.
Ratatouille (2007): I felt that something just didn't click. The kitchen scenes were some of Pixar's best however.
Monsters, Inc. (2001): My favorite Pixar movie.
Monsters vs Aliens (2009): Okay, but nothing that special.
Meet the Robinsons (2007): Surprisingly enjoyable and creative.
Incredibles, The (2004): A clever, loving satire of the superhero genre. Pay special attention to the Clutch Cargo parody in the special features.
Finding Nemo (2003): Every character is absurd in some manner, and the film is extremely enjoyable because of it.
Disney Pixar Collection Boxset (Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars) (1995-2006): Every movie but cars on here is a classic.
Cars (2006): Really average.
Small Soldiers (1998): It's really just getting such a high rating due to nostalgia.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990): The gremlins become too goofy to be at all threatening.
Gremlins (1984): Like Ghostbusters, a brilliant entry in the horror/comedy genre. Very funny with strong horror elements.
Bowfinger (1999): One of both Martin and Murphy's best movies. Very funny as well as boasting an ingenious story.
Jerk, The (1980): Straight comedy, much of it adapted from Steve Martin's brilliant stand–up comedy albums.
Ghostbusters 2 (1989): This films begins to lean towards the horror of the horror/comedy genre, with mixed results.; Blu-Ray $19.95
Ghostbusters (1984): The best fusion of comedy and horror, focusing mainly on the former.
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End (2007): The plot is just stupid, and Will and Elisabeth take over the movie. They are boring.
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest (2006): Davy Jones is really cool, but some of the Will and Elizabeth stuff begins to get dull.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): Fun and creepy. Barbarossa is the best "pirates" villain, and I look forward to him returning in the fourth.
Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995): One of the best animated series of all time. Some of the best episodes are "Christmas with the Joker," and "Mad as a Hatter."
Batman: The Dark Knight (2008): Like the predecessor, it's generally too realistic to be fun. Christian Bale just gets worst, it's hard not to laugh at his "bat–voice." The Joker is creepy as hell, but I don't know if he's as good as Nicholsen's.
Batman Forever (1995): The visuals are garish and no one wanted to see Jim Carrey in spandex.
Batman Begins (2005): Christian Bale isn't that believable as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. The film is too realistic to be enjoyable.
King of Kong, The (A Fistful of Quarters) (2007): Inspiring documentary about a somewhat obscure area of fandom and sport.
Avatar (2009): Atrocious. It's boring, repetitive, preachy and the 3D isn't really that good compared to Coraline.
Aliens (1986): Trades the horror of the previous installment, turning it into just another action movie. Also, how come the aliens are now so easy to kill?
Alien (1979): This builds suspense brilliantly. The aesthetic is great, and Ripley is the greatest female character in fiction.
King Kong (2005): In general, terrible. The actors are good. Some of the scenes were cut from the original for a reason.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003): Like the others, it is incredibly boring, and too obsessed with visual effects to spend time on actors and plot.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002): Probably the best of the three.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Boring and indulgent.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Frighteners, The (1996): Very enjoyable, but the plot isn't exactly brilliant. There are still easily enough frights to keep you entertained. Michael J Fox is always fun to watch.
Heavenly Creatures (1994): Easily Jackson best movie, this has a huge emotional impact on the viewer.
Coraline (2009): The story, stop–motion animation and pure creativity make this one of the most–entertaining movies I have seen.
James and the Giant Peach (1997): Similar to Nightmare, but nothing is up to the same standard.
Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993): Everything is perfect, especially the music, characters and stop–motion.
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007): The music contrasted with the morbid plot and gore is excellent. I thought all the actors were perfect for the roles, especially Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Corpse Bride (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) (2005): Some great scenes, such as Bojangles song, as well as an enjoyable quickly paced plot.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): Depp's Willy Wonka is no where as good as the previous, but all the other characters are improvements. Also, the lack of singing is an improvement.
Big Fish (2003): Very good. The plot is one of the strong points, coupled with Ewan McGregor's great performance as the young Edward Bloom. Tends to become a tad too sentimentally towards the end.
Planet of the Apes (2001): This could have worked if the plot wasn't so amazingly bad. The apes are enjoyably abstract.
Sleepy Hollow (1999): Although the story is not as good as it could be, it is held together by impeccable are direction and interesting characters, as is the case with many Burton films.
Ed Wood (1994): The best Tim Burton film. This both funny and emotionally heart–renching bio–pic seems to also be semi–autobiographical for Tim Burton. So many great, deep characters and quirky scenes.
Batman Returns (1992): Incredibly dark, the two villains in this movie just don't have the pizazz as Jack Nicholsen's joker. Michael Keaton is still good, and Michelle Pfeiffer makes a good Catwoman.
Edward Scissorhands (1991): Exceptional, everything is ideal, especially the contrast between the pastels of suburbia and the gothicness of Edward and his castle home. Anthony Michael Hall is surprising in his role but very good.
Batman (1989): My favorite Batman/superhero movie ever. The overall aesthetic is striking. Jack Nicholsen was born to play the Joker, and Michael Keaton is the best Bruce Wayne ever. To me, he is the only believable Batman.
Beetlejuice (1988): Incredibly creative, enjoyable and well acted. Michael Keaton steals the movie in his fifteen minutes of screen time, and that's how it should be.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009): The adaption is good, and it changes aspects of the source novel effectively, adding something distinctively Anderson to the story. Better than Darjeeling limited, but still not up to the standard of Anderson's first four films.
Darjeeling Limited, The (2007): Although the scenery and cinematography were stunning, this film seem to lack the spark of life and humor that filled Anderson's previous movies.
Rushmore (1998): One of my favorite movies. Despite Max Fisher's extreme arrogance he is still somehow likeable, and possibly Wes Anderson's best character.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001): The script is funny as well as emotional, and the actors perfectly cast. The high point of this enjoyable film is the soundtrack, particularly the orchestral rendition of Hey Jude. Also excellent is Alec Baldwin's opening narration.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004): Very enjoyable, this movie shifts between drama, action and comedy, doing all very well. It's also good to see Murray finally leading an Anderson film. Henry Selick's underwater effects are beautiful.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bottle Rocket (1996): An excellent debut feature that hints at the style Anderson will hone for the rest of his career. Aspects of his current style are there, but not as obvious, such as the taste in music, visual style and quirky humor.
Full Metal Jacket (1987): Entertaining, great characters, beautiful visuals and a stellar soundtrack.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Barry Lyndon (1975): Possibly the most visually astounding film I have ever seen, the lavish attention to detail is the greatest asset of this film. It also boasts dramatic and entertaining moments however certain scenes are much more enjoyable than the film as a whole.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
2001 - A Space Odyssey (1968)
Lolita (1962): This film has beautiful photography (especially in scenes of Mason driving through the fog) and Peter Sellers is absurdly brilliant as Clare Quilty. Despite these assets, the film does tend to drag, especially in scenes absent of Quilty.
Spartacus (1960): Kubrick directs a very good swords–and–sandals epic, but it really wasn't his movie. Aside from that, very fun and enjoyable.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Paths of Glory (1957): Incredible. Kirk Douglas is great as Colonel Dax.
Killing, The (1956): This excellent crime caper introduced me to Elisha Cook Jr. far before I saw The Maltese Falcon. He is amazing in this movie as the put–upon husband of Coleen Gray's femme fatale. Definitely one of Kubrick's most enjoyable.
Mean Girls (2004): Arguably Tina Fey's funniest work, this movie has brilliant, extremely quotable dialogue. Lindsay Lohan aside, this movie has as many memorable lines as Full Metal Jacket, if not more.
Dr. Strangelove (or; How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) (1963): As I'm sure is obvious, I love this perfect movie. The actors are amazing in their creation of iconic characters, the photography is striking, especially in the war room scenes, and best of all, it's one of the funniest movies I know. See it.

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