Review of Stanley Kubrick's Boxes (2008) by Ben F — 07 Dec 2014
This fascinating documentary starts as almost a quirky, unique look inside Stanley Kubrick's world. As it unfolds, however, we begin to see deep into his process and come to a better understanding of who the legend was.
Other documentaries (most notably, Kubrick: A Life in Pictures) delve into his works, but fail to reach the man behind them in a meaningful way. By the end of Boxes, I really felt the weight of his world and the sadness of his absence.
Jon Ronson, the director of this doc, deserves great praise for his dedication (over 5 years) and skillful cutting of sound and images. There's even a look into unseen footage from the never-produced Full Metal Jacket documentary and some other rare behind the scenes tape.
I'm very glad to have found this gem!
This review of Stanley Kubrick's Boxes (2008) was written by Ben F on 07 Dec 2014.
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes has generally received very positive reviews.
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