Review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) by Aaron W — 19 Jan 2016
Kubrick has a way of manipulating the human mind. As in"A Clockwork Orange," where he made us bare witness to the absurdity of ultra-violence as it is, "Dr. Strangelove" seduces us to laugh at this seemingly dark idea.
Only one as perfected as Kubrick could manipulations in such a way, making a nuclear holocaust seem funny. Dr. Strangelove is an interesting study of the middle man's view of higher politics and in even the most desperate of times, they will be selfish and self-serving.
Despite its dark humor, Strangelove is at its core a satire wrapped in dryly hillarious jokes, unforgettable characters and performances. It is Kubrick's greatest achievement that demands multiple viewings and high critical praise.
This review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) was written by Aaron W on 19 Jan 2016.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb has generally received very positive reviews.
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