Brilliant! Black humour at its best!

Kubrick's best film (it deserved more than 4 ocscar nods and it should have won those 4). A true classic in every regard. He pulled me in with 2001: A Space Odyssey, he won me over with Clockwork Orange, he suprised my with Spartacus, and he made himself my favorite director of all time with this masterpiece. Everyone I know has seen Full Metal Jacket (some can even quote it word for word). I ask them "Ya know Stanely Kubrick....... the director? You know..." and all I get is a blank stare. It's really shocking that no one seems to know who he is but they know who directed stuff like Barbershop. He never got his just reward for being better than Speilberg (love Saving Private Ryan, hated ET thought), better than Woody Allen (hated Annie Hall, loved Sleeper), or even better than Mr. Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby = Random Oscar movie... Aviator rocked, Scorsese). To bad.… Expand

A brilliant black comedy, one of the best ever. The performances are sublime, especially George C. Scott. The direction is so on target. The writing is among the best ever. Superb in every way.

Peter Sellers gave a great performance in all the roles he played in this movie, but George C. Scott stole the show. This movie is a great glimpse into the paranoia of the Cold War. It is an example of how powerful a comedy can be If done right.

A satirical masterpiece.

No fighting in the war room.

Essential. The best black comedy ever made. It is as serious as it is funny.

The Cold War theme is unavoidably dated but Kubrick's conceptualization of lustful barbarism at the core of our pompous civilization is as brilliant, true, and daring as ever. Great comic performances, from the sly Peter Sellars to the clownish Slim Pickens. A nuclear war comedy... who could have brought it off other than Kubrick? Perhaps the finest satire from Hollywood other than the Manchurian Candidate.… Expand

How can you not dig a movie this groovy, baby? People who don't like this movie are Communists, there's something screwy with their fluids.

Awesome.

If I were to recognize this film as a work of 'genius', then I would be making allusions to my own ability to identify genius, thus implying a capacity to relate to what it is to actually possess genius. It would hence be impossible for me to express my feelings on this film without seeming a bit pretentious. But is it not pretentious to fear appearing pretentious? In the end, I simply can't betray my desire to praise this film, even if it means I'm a pretentious genius. So be warned; watching this film will forever transform you into a pretentious genius (or a critic), if you are not already a member of that caste. It is that powerful. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.… Expand

Ok Kubrick is a marvellous director but please do not deny Sellers his just reward. He was the greatest comedy genius of all time and there will never be anybody like him again.

Being only fourteen years old, most of my friends found the movie dull. I, however, found the movie to be the greatest comedy I have ever seen, easily surpassing other critically-aclaimed works of other genres (cough... the Godfather). It makes a statement about the workings of our government which is as true now as it was in their time. (Truer? Bush.) The wit is still sharp, and the movie feels much less lethargic than other slow-moving classics (cough... the Godfather). You must see it.… Expand

The reason I became a Kubrick fan in the first place. Who else could carry off "nucular" war as a satirical comedy. Numbr 2 on my all time favorite list, just behind Casablanca.

The greatest movie ever made. Sorry Godfather & Citizen Kane, that's just the way it has to be.

"Like fryin' chickens in the barnyard!!" I could strap in Clockwork Orange-style and watch this movie for the rest of my life.

To the reviewers who do not understand a classic satire, this film was FILMED in 1962-1963 during the PEAK of the Cold War. ITs a politically oriented film at the ludicrous idea of "Total Thermonuclear Commitment" of nuclear arms being spewed out by the Neo Conservative right wing of the Republican Party at the time. Please keep it in contexts to all the young dumbed down movie goers who don't know what GOOD is anymore. This movie is one of the ones who truly deserves a 10/10.… Expand

This was a great movie. Don't listen to lee b. werner von brauhn might have been german, but he was a great man, and led our country into the future of space exploration.

Dr Strangelove is the comedy version of the movie Failsafe,where a Churchillian typeNeoconservative advisor to the Defense Department(sound familer?)played by Walter Matthue advises an all out attack on the Soviet Union,when a B-52 mistakenly crosses into Russian airspace during a war game.Kuburick refreshingly does do the left-right cliches in Strangelove.The Red menace was rattling sabers all over the globe in that period,from erecting the Berlin Wall,Cuba,SothEast Asia.The famous German scientists-Von Braun,Dornberger,Oberth,Rudolf were always in the headlies while they ran NASA.We see the British officer protrayed hilariously by Sellersas well.The President is the personification of Adlai Stevenson.All of this makes the film both topical,and timeless.… Expand

I first saw this as a 15-year-old Air Force dependent. I was an avid reader of Mad Magazine while living in various military jurisdictions. I understood this was a very special film because it called bullshit on the cold war. No one laughed harder than the very people who flew, serviced and commanded the planes, who were at the time sitting in the theatre with me. This is the film Kubrick got away with. Once he saw he didn't have to compromise his artistic vision to succeed, he never looked back. Look what followed!… Expand

Absolute class. Take a look at the NY Times link; it's from 1964 itself and is as interesting in its own way as the film is. Only problem with the film is the abrupt ending: the final scene in the War Room seems a little...mistimed. Tiny niggle though. This is a masterpiece.

One of the best from one of the best.

Arguably the greatest comedy every, from arguably the greatest director ever ... the performances are top notch and the subject matter cuts to the quick. It answers the question "how do you make people laugh about what terrifies them most?"

Ingenious satire! One of the funniest ever!

This is one of the greatest and one of the most awe inspiring films that has ever been made.

A brilliant movie by Mr. Kubrick. Dr. Strangelove is a genuine black comedy that was crazy for that time and crazy for ours. The movie shines because of it's authenticity and the great and versatile acting by Peter Sellers. The movies name is a character in the movie obviously but he doesn't come into the picture until about an hour in. Dr. Strangelove is a extremely smart person but at the same time a nutter. He is from germany and mistakenly calls the president " Mein Fuhrer" a couple of times and his hand would start shooting up making the nazi hand gesture or signal if you will. Which did show the brilliant comedic virtues of Stanley Kubrick. Another fabulous adaptation from a novel.… Expand

Easily one the the best films of all time, and, THE best comedy ever made. Only Kubrick could have made this film.

For those of you too young to recall or to lazy research the height of the Cold War, the movie is technically very accurate (unlike Fail-Safe). In fact, the equivalent of "Attack Plan R" still exists today(and we're still flying the same bombers and tankers --scary). Those of you who miss the bone dry humor are missing out. I used to show the scene where Peter Sellers is captured to my troops, to show them how Americans are perceived, and I use quotes like -- "I don't think it's fair to condemn an entire program because of a single slip up." -- in business all the time. So, the delicious script, the fantastic camera work and lighting and the terrific characterizations make this a winner Boys, the world was a different place then; you have to slip into the millieu.… Expand

This film is magnificent, somehow it is able to perfectly highlight the stupidity of mutually assured destruction, without showing pictures of ruined cities or people dying of radiation sickness. It never makes light of the situation and yet is able to remain funny, an extraordinary feat.

One of the great comedies of the 20th century. Absolutely perfect cast, superb acting. Regardless of what a few users have said, this movie is VERY funny. Of course it's not sex/fart/potty humor funny, which a suspect is why Charlie S, Arthur D, and JJ Moore did not like it. If you're into clever, satirical humor. . . If you appreciate good composition and framing. . . Strangelove is the movie for you. They don't make pictures like this anymore!… Expand

Charlie S, Please view films completely before you comment. I feel very sorry for you, and your complete lack of humour!

Razor Sharp. A country that can consider Sarah Palin, a gun-totin' loon that "wouldn't blink" at War With Russia, as a vice-presidential candidate, REALLY needs to revisit material like Dr Strangelove!

A powerful message to mankind in any era.

Without a doubt *the* greatest satiric screenplay of the 20th Century, only less dark than the far more disturbing and blacker comedy of Silence of the Lambs. To understand Dr. Strangelove you have to understand a Cold War era when the likelihood of nuclear holocaust seemed imminent and anti-Communist paranoia was still running very high. You think Sarah Palin is bad? The script savagely lampoons the real post-McCarthy wing-nuttery of the age, from anti-fluoridation reactionary groups like the John Birch Society to real nuclear war advocates speaking flippantly of maximum body counts during a full-scale nuclear war. The script roasts them all and takes a good wide swing at a few other soft spots in American society -- the use of Nazi scientists (we got to the moon on the shoulders of non other than Verner von Braun's leadership), the anti-commie paranoia that bordered on psychosis (the McCarthy era was pretty bad), the euphemistic "Peace is Our Profession" whitewash of the DOD (which led us to millions of deaths in S.E. Asia) and so on. Strangelove takes it to the logical extreme in a sarcastic - even jugular - vein, demonstrating the inanity of anti-fluoridation paranoia via a psychotic general admitting his withholding ejaculation in defense of his precious bodily fluids. This is examined in relation to fluoridation and the various epigrammatic phrases peace on earth, preserve our essences and purity of essence also revealing to us the acronymic three-letter cipher prefix necessary to cancel the attack.… Expand

I would give it a 9.5, Dr. Strangelove should have appeared more in the movie. The acting is also awesome and the film have the black comedy, satirical and sometimes nonsense touch which is so difficult to find well placed in a movie nowadays.

A classic. Kubrick at his best.

It's hard to beat the laughs in this movie, Sellers is in great form along with the rest of the cast. Dark comedy at its best!

One of the funniest movies I think I have ever seen, Dr Strangelove remains fresh and consistenly hilarious almost fourty years on. A must see, and definitely one of my personal faves. You must see it.

Perfect casting, perfect directing, brilliant camera work, superb script. Outstanding black comedy with some of the greatest scenes in cinema

Simply the best movie ever made.

The funniest Kubrick ever was.

Freaking hilarious.

I saw the film in a theater in 1964 when I was a 17 year old high school senior. I've watched it countless times since its release on DVD, second only to "Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back." Dr. Strangelove is, in fact, my number one movie of all time. Its incandescent black comedy is unsurpassed. No aspect of the film deserves less that a 10 rating: casting, acting, directing, staging, cinematography, editing, script -- all are virtually perfect. Kubrick's unflinching finale should shame many of today's film makers and cause the viewer to wonder what the appropriate response is: hopeless laughter or abject tears. Because of Kubrick's unmatched ability to produce period pieces that defy time, the film is as current today as it was 42 years ago. Even a casual movie buff should not miss this brilliiant but perfectly accessible masterpiece.… Expand

The most brilliant black comedy ever made. Features memorable performances by Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, and Slim Pickens. More classic scenes than I could count on both hands. A bizzare plot, but not as bizzare as the cold War doctrine of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) that it so effectively satirizes.

Feels like 2 movies in 1, the segments on the plane and in the air force base are largely solemn and serious, the War room however is comical and insane. But this works well as it conveys what the film is about, the lunacy of politicians and the effects of beaurocracy. Dr Strangelove himself only appears in the latter half of the film but god does Peter Sellers do a good job! In all 3 of his roles. It's a pity everyone knows the ending though because it's been done to death in popular culture (Along with the famous line "Mein Fuhrer! I can walk!" one of the funniest in history. However I will say the 5 minutes before the famous segment with major Kong is i think one of the best 5 minutes in cinematic history, especially with the countdown, of sorts. It is truly one of the most tense few minutes I've ever seen and the acting is brilliant! The look on their faces as they approach the target in almost too real. It deserves all of the praise it gets without doubt! Peter Sellers, you are one of the greats! Along of course with Kubrick… Expand

You really can't rave too much about Kubric's black comedy. After all these years, it still resonates both comically and politically. Recently, I've been showing my Ukranian girlfriend my favorite movies. Some of my selections haven't held up as well as others (i.e. National Lampoon's Vacation). Dr. Strangelove was as fresh as the first time that I viewed it...30 years ago. The only negative thing that I learned was that the Soviet ambassador's (Alexei de Sadeski) Russian wasn't authentic. On the positive side, he (Sadeski) realized that Soviet Premier Dimitri Kisov was drunk because Kisov ordered Sadeski to kill the president (in Russian). If you enjoy black comedies, then you must see this masterpiece.… Expand

Great performances.. great story.... great humor... great directing.... top 10 for me

*high point* Sterling Haydens performance - he was so spot on and how he could deliver that ridiculous (in the best way) dialog that way was amazing

This is my #1 movie of all time. Funniest movie there is. It was a spoof on another movie which actually makes it funnier. During one of Dr. Strangelove's speeches an actor in the background can barely contain himself. Slim Pickens had me laughing like anything. Peter Sellers plays three parts, Strangelove, the President and the English Officer. George C. Scott was incredibly funny. Each character is a gem.… Expand

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There has never been a funnier movie. I can't tell you how many times I have watched this. Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens were all genius and all the supporting actors were perfect. "I've never seen such behavior in the war room." One of the funniest lines in the movie. One of the funniest scenes is Slim Pickens riding the missile. Although it is a black comedy it is not gross or depressing.… Expand

People usually overlook how funny Kubrick films are, but Dr. Strangelove, The Killing, Barry Lyndon and Full Metal Jacket are all rich in timeless comedy, dark as that comedy might be.

Dr. Strangelove is very simply one of the best films ever made. It easily takes the title of best comedy film. Wickedly smart and satirical, Dr. Strangelove still very much applies to the present day situation, 47 years later. Superbly acted, well written, and directed by the great Kubrick, Strangelove delivers everything you could want from a movie: humor, drama, history, and a main character with Alien Hand Syndrome. No matter what kind of movies you like, Dr. Strangelove is for you.… Expand

A film that is a true masterpiece. It has it all; comedy,suspense and a well told story. The film truly shows how silly people in goverment can be. Not trying to say this is what actually happened during the cold war although I do have a suspicion. Overall an unbelievable film which could never be created today because of people's longing of a happy ending.

Kubrick has never had a problem dazzling his audience or at least making them wince, but Dr. Strangelove shows the director in strange form. Who knew the Cold War could be this hilarious? The always fantastic performances by Peter Sellers are worth it alone (and you get three of them). Along with George C. Scott, this is truly an unforgettable film. If you aren't laughing than greater work is needed. The greatest truths are in comedy.… Expand

Another Fantastic Movie of Stanley Kubrick, Peter Sellers did a great job with all of his characters, especially Dr. strangelove, the ending scene was very interesting and original. I like it very much, it's my favourite movie of stanley kubrick.

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb is a war thriller, turned into a satire of the absurdity of the cold war and one of cinemas greatest dark comedies. The film depicts an unbalanced General Jack D. Ripper, who has sent his squadron of B-52 bombers to attack their designated targets inside Russia, having forged orders from Washington. Once the government finds out, they convene to figure out how to stop the General and return the bombers from of enemy territory. If they do not succeed, they are faced with the terrible power of the Doomsday Device. A weapon that's soul purpose is mutually assured destruction. I could see that as a plausible thriller. Instead, Kubrik took the film another direction saying, "After all, what could be more absurd than the very idea of two mega powers willing to wipe out all human life because of an accident, spiced up by political differences that will seem as meaningless to people a hundred years from now as the theological conflicts of the Middle Ages appear to us today." Perhaps what is darkest about this comedy is just how plausible it was becoming in it's day. Made in 1964, the country was tense and in mourning. Only 2 years previously, the United States had looked down the barrel of total nuclear commitment during the Cuban Missile Crisis. And it was still reeling over the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The only certainty was that nothing was certain. What began as fanciful musing became a question of: "What if"? The film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Peter Sellers. Peter Sellers gives an impressive performance as not only one character, but as three: British officer Mandrake, Predsident Muffly, and Dr. Strangelove. His performance is so well done that the casual movie goer would most likely never know he plays all three parts. If you are into Kubrik, dark comedies, or just good cinema then check this out.… Expand

This is what i called i great black humor movie, if i can bring some person from dead that would be Stanley Kubrick, this movie show that he was a **** genius , mixing drama and humor in such a perfect way, i must give it 10 because i can not give it a 100

Stanley Kurbrick's brillant satire on the cold war is widely considered one of the funniest movies in cinematic history. A lone general gone mad gives the green light launching an A-Bomb attack on Russia, and the President now (Sellers) must pull out all the stops to prevent this. This dark comedy is shot entirely in black and white with terrific production design. Astutely, Kubrick focuses on the actual nuclear event in itself, thus removing the issues of foreign politics. The films message simply put its this; man is not at the mercey of machines,but it in fact it's just the opposite. Petter Sellers is sensational playing several roles and the film has stood the test of time remaining undated.… Expand

Peter Sellers is definately the funniest actor ever. This movie shows us why. And due to the path our society has taken, its criticism may never stop being modern.

This and "Oceans Eleven" easily takes the title of best comedy film. And this comedy is still surprisingly relevant even today. Utterly one of the best films I have ever seen. This will go down in history as the best satire ever created.

Kubrick is a genius!

This was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. It's a wonderful satire of cold war politics. One will really understand how ridiculous and dangerous the child-like political antics of the U.S. and the Soviet Union were in that time. Though almost 40 years old, the film is still relevant because it demonstrates today's government's faults. This movie makes you really think about the reality of nuclear warfare throughout the Cold War, and the idiocy of modern governments.… Expand

Flouridation!!!

Stanley Kubrick's best film and one of my all time favs.

A Hollywood classic, Kubrick is a movie mastermind there is so many redeeming qualities in this movie. The acting was above par and There is no other movie out there that takes itself so serious but not so serious at the same time, there is a lot of comedic values in here strung over a very serious plot, It's hard to tell exactly what it is. This movie will have you in awe one second and you will laugh the next. I have never seen anything like it and I doubt I ever will again. One of my favorite movies of all time.… Expand

An uncompromising insight into the us versus them Cold War mentality, its impact strengthened by Kubrick's clever satire. The movie contains three different but equally satisfying stories that examine war on a personal and political level. This is an intelligent and bold film that highlights the paranoia and ridiculousness of the time.

I'm loathe to give anything a ten as you can always go better... but this is up there. Unmatched and endlessly quotable, "Gentlemen you can't fight in here..." Watch and learn.

Certainly one of the best comedies i have ever seen. The great thing about it, is that it's more than a comedy.It gives you an insight into the military way of thinking and into human nature in general, via sarcasm. Brilliant!

It may have been unbelievable at the time and I will admit that it's still entertaining but giving this movie over an 8 seems a bit much.

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dr Strangelove is regarded as being the 14th greatest movie of all time (to see my IMDb list depicting it go to http://www.imdb.com/list/jcBWwJSOLX8/ ) It is regarded as such for its groundbreaking intitiative and its comedic senses. When the bomb went off at the end and "We'll Meet Again Some Sunny Day" started playing I laughed out loud. Love the bomb everybody. Love. The. Bomb.… Expand

This movie might be a little overrated by today's standards, but it is still very enjoyable. It has the perfect mixture of smart and idiotic humor. The writing is brilliant. The acting is amazing, especially that of Sellers. It really is a must see.

According to Morrissey’s recent manifestation “more gay people, more peaceful the world”, war is the malicious ramification of heterosexual men’s urge to kill their peers (I’m paraphrasing here), which tallies germanely with this Kubrick’s black war satire. Under the cold war backdrop, a rogue nuclear attack to Soviet Union commenced by a fervid anti-communist USA general, which would (irrh would (irrevocably) launch a doomsday machine (a Soviet Union’s ultimate self-destructive nuclear contraption), and would annihilate all the human beings on the earth. It may sounds ridiculous and far-fetched by the mass, Kubrick’s masterful endeavor has overcome the detached accessibility of the warfare lingoes and the exclusivity of the decision-makers’ political impasse to implement a stranger-than-fiction satire which grants a considerable closeness to its audience with ease. Running within 100 minutes, the film slickly unreels its storyline with great force of dark humor which imbues parodic and even cartoonish idiosyncrasies to the permeating machismo in the air. Peter Sellers’ three-faceted versatility, George C. Scott’s Communism-slamming extravaganza and Sterling Hayden’s trigger-happy paranoia plus Slim Pickens’ cowboy hat, the ensemble cast owns their respective frantic glory within a compacted steak of time, umpteen gags and mockeries can be savored ad infinitum, Sellers’British accent (as Group Captain) when confronting Sterling’s General Rippers is unimpeachably spontaneous, Keenan Wynn’s coca-cola joke is pertinently deadpan serious and Sterling’s conspiracy theory about water fluoridation and the fearful deprivation of life essence during a sexual intercourse (the man just cannot face his natural aging mechanism of the body) are plainly golden ideas, outlandish but vividly rib-tickling, and astringently self-reflective.

Kubrick’s trademark set design which would prevail in his later color features has not fully exploited this black-and-white war farce, and the (not-too-obvious) misogyny and chauvinism overtone does impede the sensitive nerves a bit, nevertheless, it is not my favorite Kubrick’s film, but it is an outstanding comedy which I presume can stay untainted by numerous re-watches, for me the first round is more than gratifying and since my generally inert resistance towards war-related films, a second round may take some time despite of its overall peerlessness.… Expand

I was too confused to really like it. it didn't make sense, maybe it would to ppl who knew about the war and all that stuff back then, but i don't. i admired it alot though, and there was some very good genius moments of comedy. but like i said, maybe it would have been better and funnier to me if i knew what was so ironic, and the satirycal. its one of those films you just gotta see for yourself.… Expand

Insightful and amusing, but maybe a tad too slow in pacing, especially the count from 10 till the bomb is dropped, sellers is great but not as enigmatic as cluesau.

Stanley Kubrick's black comedy about cold war paranoia.
Peter Sellars is outstanding (I'm not a big fan) although mainly for President Muffley & Cpt Mandrake rather than Strangelove himself.
The rest of the cast ham it up quite well but didn't think it was as funny as a lot of people make out.

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Dosen't deserve it's reputation.

What an over rated movie! I give it a 5 only because I love most of Kubrick's work. If you want the real deal, without the comedy, catch Sydney Lumet's Fail Safe.

I honestly don't get why this movie is being hyped so much. I watched it because everyone seems to be so positive about it, but this movie was so boring that I wanted to put it off halfways. It's absolutely NOT funny, or maybe I just don't have any humor...or maybe you're all jumping on the bandwagon. I know that there are a lot of Kubrick fans out there who love everything that he has made, just because he made it! If it had been made by somebody else everyone would have disliked this movie!… Expand

This was the most disturbing movie, I have ever seen. The ending was quickly done, while some comedic elements existed, nothing to keep the movie going.

One of the most overrated movies of all time. I think I chuckled or smiled once or twice. Mostly I was trying not to fall asleep.