Favorite Stanley Kubrick flick?

[nixon]

Dr. Strangelove is a classic, and Peter Sellers was a masterly performer. The humor incorporated into this movie is really legendary, and remember they did it at the peak of the Cold War.

 

[Jeratain]

Looks like no one has ever seen his first 6 films (nor have I).

And 3 people so far thinks Stanley sucks but haven't given a reason

The rest of the results so far don't really surprise me however. Even though there are those who complained about the Shining, the film has a lot of fans as well.

 

[Magnus]

Every movie I saw of his was brilliant - but I think his pinnacle was 2001. And for those of you who have no idea what that movie was about, you may click on this link and be enlightened.

http://www.kubrick2001.com/

 

[Remorseless]

I am ashamed that I did not know Kubrick did Spartacus. Tremendous movie.

However:
1. 2001 -- perhaps the most thought-provoking movie of all time, even if you're just trying to figure out what the hell it was about.
2. Dr. Strangelove -- coming on the heels of Fail Safe, it make everyone find something funny about the Cold War and Nuclear Armageddon.
3. Full Metal Jacket -- "Whassa matter, Pyle, didn't mommy and daddy pay you enough attention?!?!" (Gunshot)
4. Clockwork Orange -- after 2001, perhaps the most brilliant movie of its day.
5. (Tie) Paths of Glory/Lolita -- made us examine what we had assumed was always true and right.

Honorable mention: Eyes Wide Shut -- terrible movie, but Nic Kidman sans panties. Oh my!

 

[gr8ful wes]

I also liked eyes wide shut. It was stressful, tense, erotic, and yes, Kidman was very hot. I don't know why folks dislike this movie, actually. Unless they feel uncomfortable.

 

[napoleon526]

I voted "Stanley Kubirck Sucks" although to be honest I haven't seen several of the movies mentioned and like Spartacus and Dr. Strangelove. 2001: ASO merits his sucking status in my book. Everytime i'm reminded of the film, all I can think of is: "A huge fetus in space? A HUGE FETUS IN SPACE????"

It is fun to sing the theme music with alternate lyrics created by a friend of mine.

Spaaaaacce.....Feeeee.....Tuuuuuus! FEEEEETUS!
boom boom boom boom boom boom
Spaaaaacce.....Feeeee.....Tuuuuuus! FEEEEETUS!
boom boom boom boom boom boom
Spaaaaacce.....Feeeee.....Tuuuuuus! FEEEEETUS!
SPACE FETUUUUUS! SPACE FE-EE-EE-EE-TUS!
etc.

 

[cgannon64]

I think that people often forget that 2001 was a book. I've always thought the opening sequence to the book is brilliant. Clark basically said, in no words, that man's evil is related to technology. Really makes you think. I haven't seen the movie, but I loved that book. Aside from the opening sequence, I haven't even tried to figure out what it means. There is just too much craziness.

CG