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Old 01-16-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by alkytrio666 View Post
You think? I mean, it's a great movie for sure. But how about 2001: A Space Odyssey? A Clockwork Orange? Dr. Strangelove?
Its a really, really wonderful flick. Exquisite, brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to last.

I am one who thinks 2001 is a bit overrated and over-hyped. This one is definitely above that.

As regards the other two, maybe on par or just below A Clockwork Orange and Paths of Glory (which is undoubtedly the best take on anti-war I ve seen, ever) and definitely a big notch below Dr Strangelove, which I consider to be the best Kubrick has ever done.

This would be my Kubrick preference chart :-
  • Dr Strangelove
    A Clockwork Orange
    Paths of Glory
    The Killing
    The Shining
    Full Metal Jacket
    Barry Lyndon
    2001 A Space Odyssey

...in that order.

The rest of his flicks come below all those.
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