Stanley Kubrick's greatest (8 titles)
A brief summary of the greatest films of the master of directing.
Lolita
A beautiful re-telling of the classic novel. Slightly controversial for it's time, due to it's portrayal of a man's infatuation with an under-age girl. The film uses cutting edge, non-linear narrative techniques, and adept cinematography. Brilliantly acted, great script. 10/10
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Lolita
on DVD
(1962)
Starring: James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's controversial LOLITA is a wicked satire of sexual obsession, sadomasochism, and fetishism. When mild-mannered professor Humbert Humbert (James Mason) arrives in the small town of Ramsdale, New Hampshire, he is immediately set upon by his landlady, ..read more »
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from 4,018 members
Doctor Strangelove
Kubrick's funniest film is an utter joy to watch. Peter Sellers is incredible in has trio of roles, and again all the acting is first class. Dark themes are explored, and the cold war is ridiculed. Full of immortal images such as the air pilot riding the bomb. Great script, great cinematography and sound, overall world-class. 10/10
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Doctor Strangelove
on DVD
(1963)
Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB is the cold war masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick. Based on the novel RED ALERT by Peter George, the film is set at the height of the tensions between Russia and the United States, when all it would take to destroy the world was one ..read more »
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2001 - A Space Odyssey
A voyage of unimaginable beauty. This is not only Kubrick's greatest, but in my opinion THE greatest film of all time. I don't need to tell you anyway, because (unless you inhabit a dark cave on Mars) you will have already seen it. 10/10
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2001 - A Space Odyssey
on DVD
(1968)
Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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A four-million-year-old black monolith is discovered on the moon, and the government sends a team of scientists on a fact-finding mission while hiding the truth from the public. Later, another team is sent to Jupiter in a ship controlled by the perfect HAL 9000 computer to further investigate the ..read more »
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A Clockwork Orange
Another masterpiece. Cinematography, sound and editing have rarely been fused so perfectly together. Oh and the narrative is a wee bit controversial too. 10/10
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A Clockwork Orange
on DVD
(1971)
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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From its opening shot of Malcolm McDowell staring with evil intent directly into the camera (which pulls back to reveal him drinking a glass of milk), Stanley Kubrick's brilliant CLOCKWORK ORANGE announces itself as a completely new kind of viewing experience. Banned in Britain for decades, the ..read more »
67%
from 26,852 members
Barry Lyndon
Not quite as strong as what has come before it, but still a true masterpiece. Mainly held back by a poor performance from the leading man, but the landscapes are more beautiful than ever. The narrative builds up suspensefully, and offers no predictable hollywood equilibrium in its conclusion. Almost perfect. 9/10
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Barry Lyndon
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Hardy Kruger
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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BARRY LYNDON is Stanley Kubrick's epic costume drama based on William Makepeace Thackeray's picaresque novel. It tells the story of a young rogue who wanders through life getting lost in various adventures, meeting his share of women and oddball characters. When Redmond Barry (Ryan O'Neal, trying ..read more »
68%
from 4,318 members
The Shining
Vastly under-rated. This is by far the best horror film ever made, and in my opinion Jack Nicholson gives one of the greatest acting performances in cinematic history. 10/10
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The Shining
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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Opening with spectacular aerial shots of a beautiful, mountainous landscape, Stanley Kubrick's horror classic THE SHINING, based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, sucks the viewer into his frightening tale with quiet, relaxing visuals - but the ominous soundtrack warns that all is not right at ..read more »
75%
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Full Metal Jacket
Kubrick's final masterpiece, a tale of the cruelty and hypocrisy of the Vietnam War. Acting is first class all round, the cinematography is yet again both accomplished and original. 10/10
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Full Metal Jacket
on DVD
(1987)
Starring: Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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In this riveting look at military life during the Vietnam conflict, Stanley Kubrick, who made the powerful antiwar classics PATHS OF GLORY (WWI) and DR. STRANGELOVE (the cold war), once again explores the behavior of men in battle. FULL METAL JACKET, adapted from Gustav Hasford's novel THE SHORT ..read more »
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Eyes Wide Shut
Kubrick tragically died before this film was finished, and perhaps that goes a long way to explaining why it seems so fractured. The film is far too long-winded and confused. Lacks original cinematography, and any real sense of direction. 5/10
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Eyes Wide Shut
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Madison Eginton
Director: Stanley Kubrick
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Stanley Kubrick's final film is a mature, highly intelligent, thrilling masterpiece of sexual obsession and marital (in)fidelity. Tom Cruise stars as Bill Harford, a doctor who becomes obsessed with a sexual fantasy that his wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), confesses to him. Although the fantasy (..read more »
54%
from 12,586 members
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