Review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) by Nf123 — 22 Aug 2010
Feels like 2 movies in 1, the segments on the plane and in the air force base are largely solemn and serious, the War room however is comical and insane. But this works well as it conveys what the film is about, the lunacy of politicians and the effects of beaurocracy.
Dr Strangelove himself only appears in the latter half of the film but god does Peter Sellers do a good job! In all 3 of his roles. It's a pity everyone knows the ending though because it's been done to death in popular culture (Along with the famous line "Mein Fuhrer! I can walk!" one of the funniest in history.
However I will say the 5 minutes before the famous segment with major Kong is I think one of the best 5 minutes in cinematic history, especially with the countdown, of sorts. It is truly one of the most tense few minutes I've ever seen and the acting is brilliant! The look on their faces as they approach the target in almost too real.
This review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) was written by Nf123 on 22 Aug 2010.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb has generally received very positive reviews.
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