Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

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Julian Rex M Bitingly satirical and passionately executed, Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb masterfully reminds us of our ugly tendencies as people--what makes us tick in times of crisis, and our saddening inability to understand the consequences of our choices on a personal level--all while exemplifying to-be-expected technical prowess from Stanley Kubrick and a uniquely engaging visual atmosphere. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Lenny C Even though Dr. Strangelove is a comedy, the first act is very serious and makes us directly aware of the impact such a crisis can have on the world. Sixty years after its release, the context of a potential nuclear war is unfortunately still relevant. And the fact that this film was released only 2 years after the Cuban Missile Crisis is incredible and reflects the fear of the population at the time. It is when we realize the almost inevitability of the annihilation of the human species that we can truly laugh at the characters and their personalities. The characters are stressed by the situation and all try to reduce their stress with chewing gum. The humor isn't always hilarious, but under this stress that we perceive on screen, we can't help but have a nervous little laugh when the American President and the Premier of the USSR bicker about who is more sorry. It is worth noting the theatrical performance of George C. Scott in the role of General Buck and the exceptionally incredible performance of Peter Sellers, who manages to play 3 different roles in the same film, including 2 present in the same room. If I hadn't looked up the actors' names for each character, I would never have believed that Group Captain Mandrake, the American President, and Dr. Strangelove were played by the same actor. This is thanks to Stanley Kubrick's subtle camera angles and Peter Sellers' acting talent. It is impossible to be bored during the 95 minutes of screening, which pass with breathtaking speed. Stanley Kubrick provides us with an exceptional film with a memorable ending that, unfortunately, does not alleviate our fears regarding nuclear bombs. Read more on my Substack: https://lennycritiques.substack.com/p/dr-strangelove-or-how-i-learned-to Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review John F Things just don't seem to change, do they? Just as if not more relevant today as it was back then. As good as 2001 in my opinion but they are two very different movies, with this one being more straightforward in its endeavor (is it any wonder John Wayne turned down the role of "King" Kong?). Slim Pickens is a riot as Kong but for me Scott steals the show. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Eirik M Brilliant encapsulation and parody of the military and political leadership of the time. Kubrick somehow manages mixing nuclear war, the red scare, and humor in this must see film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Leo E Definitely my favorite movie, make sure to protect your precious bodily fluids though. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review Russ G Here's a good Kubrick picture, markedly contrasted to a BAD Kubrick picture made five years later, 2001. A lot happens in 90 minutes in this one; in the other nothing happens in 2 hours. This one has competent actors; the other has a bunch of stiffs. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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