Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: January 29, 1964
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TheEventsOf1989Dec 29, 2019
Dr. Strangelove not only shows Kubrick at his best, but it also see's satire as a whole at its best. The witty comedy is hard to miss, and the message isn't on the nose (which is notably hard for a comedy). The plot keeps the film going in aDr. Strangelove not only shows Kubrick at his best, but it also see's satire as a whole at its best. The witty comedy is hard to miss, and the message isn't on the nose (which is notably hard for a comedy). The plot keeps the film going in a fun way, and the visuals are remarkably artistic and interesting. You can feel allot of his passion and its a great hidden gem.… Expand
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KieranChMar 29, 2020
Dr. Strangelove is possibly Kubrick at his best. His satirical take on an issue so relevant to society and terrifying to most - at the time - provides a weird look into history seldom found in other films.
The reason I'm hesitant to give thisDr. Strangelove is possibly Kubrick at his best. His satirical take on an issue so relevant to society and terrifying to most - at the time - provides a weird look into history seldom found in other films.
The reason I'm hesitant to give this film a 10, however, is because of Kubrick's sense of humour. Kubrick finds humour in the stupidity of the film's main characters in such a dire situation. This element can be lost on a lot of viewers. This film is also one that you cannot watch in a casual environment. You have to be paying attention, otherwise, you'll miss out on important details.
But, if that's no problem for you, trust me, you're gonna love this film. Peter Sellers manages to successfully portray three so incredibly different characters, all with their own humorous, and sometimes even likeable, traits. George C Scott is incredible as the all-powerful bumbling fool that is General Turdginson, Sterling Hayden as the paranoid Base Commander Jack D Ripper is incredible, and Slim Pickens gives an amazing cowboy-like vibe to Major Kong.
I love this movie. I appreciate it not only as a history buff, but also as a movie lover. If you're up for the challenge of taking the time to appreciate period-appropriate political satire, I highly recommend you take the hour and a half to enjoy this masterpiece.… Expand
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S2P_cinephileAug 27, 2023
The bravest political satire dark comedy film ever made!! Still enjoyable and hilarious even 59 years later.

In 60's, people had been worrying about Cold War and was consumed by fear of a nuclear conflict between the Soviet Union and theThe bravest political satire dark comedy film ever made!! Still enjoyable and hilarious even 59 years later.


In 60's, people had been worrying about Cold War and was consumed by fear of a nuclear conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Right on that very same decade, Stanley Kubrick brought this dark comedy film to the world and satirized the Cold War in the most extreamly frank yet ridiculously fun as much as he could craft perfectly.… Expand
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AndrewHordMay 29, 2020
It is ,without any doubts ,is the greatest war-comedy i have ever seen! It must be checked by every person in this world!)
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Onlyclassicvg1Feb 14, 2021
Through a series of military and political accidents, a psychotic general - U.S. Air Force Commander Jack D. Ripper (Hayden) - triggers an ingenious, irrevocable scheme to attack Russia's strategic targets with nuclear bombs. The U.S.Through a series of military and political accidents, a psychotic general - U.S. Air Force Commander Jack D. Ripper (Hayden) - triggers an ingenious, irrevocable scheme to attack Russia's strategic targets with nuclear bombs. The U.S. President (Sellers) and Dr. Strangelove (Sellers), a wheelchair-bound nuclear scientist who has bizarre… Expand
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meopJun 27, 2020
This is one of the best dark comedies of all time. It is an epic masterpiece of cinema. If you haven't seen it, you really should do yourself a favor and run, don't walk, to go watch it, now.
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AJ_13Mar 10, 2021
Thought provoking and funny as hell. Hats off to Peter Sellers, he managed to perform 3 characters each one so different from the other.
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royalguy07Mar 28, 2023
George C. Scott was hilarious in this, the absurdity of it all was very well done.
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moviefan23u429uApr 28, 2023
Definitely one of the best satires of all time. The acting performances from Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers, and Peter Sellers really stand out in the movie. People who prefer dramas to comedies will also enjoy the movie.
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Raiden301Sep 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genuinely one of the most well paced and enjoyable films I've ever seen. The cast pulls off this concept hilarious and well rounded performances all throughout. The dialogue itself is stellar with each character feeling witty in their own right. And of course the ending where somehow Kubrick manages to make the annihilation of all things on Earth hilarious. Genuinely a master class of filmmaking .… Expand
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