Review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) by Tomp. — 15 Jun 2006
I saw the film in a theater in 1964 when I was a 17 year old high school senior. I've watched it countless times since its release on DVD, second only to "Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back.
" Dr. Strangelove is, in fact, my number one movie of all time. Its incandescent black comedy is unsurpassed. No aspect of the film deserves less that a 10 rating: casting, acting, directing, staging, cinematography, editing, script -- all are virtually perfect.
Kubrick's unflinching finale should shame many of today's film makers and cause the viewer to wonder what the appropriate response is: hopeless laughter or abject tears. Because of Kubrick's unmatched ability to produce period pieces that defy time, the film is as current today as it was 42 years ago.
Even a casual movie buff should not miss this brilliiant but perfectly accessible masterpiece.
This review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) was written by Tomp. on 15 Jun 2006.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb has generally received very positive reviews.
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