The Genius of Stanley Kubrick

[The Owl]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/KubrickForLook.jpg

 

This is another Hard one.

 

But for me It has to be

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/18/Drstrangelove1sheet-.jpg

[MULTIPLIED REACTION]

A Clockwork Orange

[Merely Space]

Tough one. I went with 2001, but I seriously considered Strangelove, and gave passing thought to both Spartacus and Full Metal Jacket. Paths of Glory and The Killing are both excellent, as well.

 

I actually went and checked Imdb before voting, because I couldn't believe he did nothing between FMJ and Eyes Wide Shut.

[Stormtron]

A Clockwork Orange, with 2001 very close behind.

[ArrowSnake]

 

Dr. Strangelove!

 

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[Ancient Ways]

lots of great movies here.

 

Paths of Glory for me - awesome movie.

second - Dr. Strangelove

[ReRushed]

Dr. Strangelove and Paths of Glory are his two best films, but every one of his films is brilliant, IMO. My favorite film director, by far. I voted for Dr. Strangelove.

 

Note: I don't think Fear and Desire shouldn't be listed. It's Kubrick's equivalent of a student film and he pretty much disowned it. I saw it years ago and I don't blame him.

Edited August 13, 2008 by ReRushed

[Rushman14]

2001.

 

runners up: Clockwork and Full Metal Jacket

 

[Jack Aubrey]

"I am Spartacus!"

 

[edgyspice]

I honestly can't choose. Uh, 2001? Or maybe Clockwork Orange...or Dr. Strangelove...

[The Owl]

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 13 2008, 05:44 PM)

"I am Spartacus!"

"I am Spartacus!"

[ReRushed]

QUOTE (The Owl @ Aug 13 2008, 06:58 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 13 2008, 05:44 PM) "I am Spartacus!" "I am Spartacus!" I see what's going on here!   I am Spartacus!

[Tarkus406]

I've always thought the greatest mind trip of all time was 2001: a Space Odyssey. It helps to read the books, though. That's where the genious of Arthur C. Clarke came in!

[PanaceaFish]

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, hands down!!

 

I love that movie...

[GeddyRulz]

2001: A Space Oddysey

 

Runner-up: A Clockwork Orange

[Queen of Megadon]

A Clockwork Orange...no contest.

 

 

very close runner-up...Full Metal Jacket

[Test4VitalSigns]

Tough call.

 

I'd probably say 2001 as it was ahead of its time but my personal faves are CO and FMJ.

[Presto-digitation]

EYES WIDE SHUT is my fav.

[BeOhBe Bob]

QUOTE (The Owl @ Aug 13 2008, 06:58 PM)

QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 13 2008, 05:44 PM) "I am Spartacus!" "I am Spartacus!" I AM spartacus!

[theredtamasrule]

QUOTE (Plus_ca_change @ Aug 13 2008, 09:20 PM)

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[ILSnwdog]

QUOTE (ArrowSnake @ Aug 13 2008, 04:54 PM)

Dr. Strangelove! http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTb_m9VqNILZEArnCjzbkF/SIG=131045uil/EXP=1218750525/**http%3A//www.affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/Dr_Strangelove_1_small.jpg

[anagramking]

I'm surprised Eyes Wide Shut got a vote. I thought that was the worst one I saw of his, not that I've seen all of them.

[rushgoober]

I've seen every movie listed from Dr. Strangelove on, except Full Metal Jacket which I really have no interest in.

 

As GREAT and groundbreaking as 2001 is, I had to choose The Shining. The Shining is my favorite horror movie of all time. I find there are precious few really high quality horror movies that actually have an interesting story, and that one is the best of the best.

 

A Clockwork Orange, while undoubtedly brilliantly made, is just too disturbing for me to watch. I've seen it a couple of times, mind you, but, well, I'll leave it at that...

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (Tarkus406 @ Aug 13 2008, 04:12 PM)

I've always thought the greatest mind trip of all time was 2001: a Space Odyssey. It helps to read the books, though. That's where the genious of Arthur C. Clarke came in!

Did you there's a film version of Rendezvous With Rama in the works? I read it so long ago that I don't remember much about it, but I remember it being a great book.

[ReRushed]

QUOTE (anagramking @ Aug 14 2008, 02:39 PM)

I'm surprised Eyes Wide Shut got a vote. I thought that was the worst one I saw of his, not that I've seen all of them.

I also enjoyed Eyes Wide Shut very much. Like most Kubrick films it benefits from repeated viewings.