The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Now, some of us haven't seen them all (I'm watching FMJ tomorrow), but I'm sure you can still give on opinion on which is the best film you've seen of his so far. For me, I'm going with Shining over 2001 and Strangelove. CRAZY camerawork on Shining with extremely in-depth characters and of course, Scatman(~!). I thought more about this movie afterwards than 2001, and that's saying something. All three are great (and darkly humorous) in their own ways. I think he could have made AI a classic, myself. I'll go out on a limb here and say Spielberg's version was great, but it could have been better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Full Metal Jacket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I watched Clockwork Orange before and was just wondering why it's supposed to be so special? Because it didn't really do anything for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorneAgain 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Dr. Strangelove, narrowly beating out A Clockwork Orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Regina Phelange Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I watched Clockwork Orange before and was just wondering why it's supposed to be so special? Because it didn't really do anything for me. Watch it again please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Kubrick was kicked off Spartacus. Full Metal Jacket and The Shining are great, but are also two of his weaker films. I haven't seen Barry Lyndon yet, but it's on my Tivo. It's tough to choose between 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Dr. Strangelove and Lolita. I'd have to go with 2001, due to it's impact and importance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I watched Clockwork Orange before and was just wondering why it's supposed to be so special? Because it didn't really do anything for me. Ultra Violence, the accents, the idea that the govt and/or religion can "cure" the evil in people, the music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 The Killing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I watched Clockwork Orange before and was just wondering why it's supposed to be so special? Because it didn't really do anything for me. Ultra Violence, the accents, the idea that the govt and/or religion can "cure" the evil in people, the music. Yeah, I got that but none of that seemed too special or anything I haven't seen before. Is there anything else I'm missing? WP -- Completely jaded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 2001 and A Clockwork Orange were both quite good, and probably my favorites out of his films. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Kubrick was kicked off Spartacus. No he wasn't. The director before Kubrick was, and then Kirk Douglas, having already worked with Kubrick on Paths Of Glory (that should be on this list, by the way), assigned Kubrick to do the film. He did most of it. And Kubrick more or less did all the cinematography too. Anyway, my vote went to A Clockwork Orange. Narrowly beating 2001 and Strangelove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted October 25, 2004 A Clockwork Orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Full Metal Jacket, closely followed by Clockwork. Truth is I didn't think much of Clockwork when I saw it 5 or 6 years ago, but I've seen it a couple of times since and it's really grown on me. And I think parts of 2001 are great, I love the story, but there are just too many "artsy" parts that just seemed to go on forever and bore me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boomer Sprinklespax Report post Posted October 25, 2004 As much as I love everything Kubrick has ever done, I've gotta say A Clockwork Orange is my favorite because it had the most impact on me personally. When I saw it, it made me decide I want to be involved in the film business, and it's been my favorite movie ever since. Goddamn it's just so genius. One of the greatest characters ever in Alex de Large (Malcolm McDowell is so frickin' awesome it hurts), and a few of the greatest scenes, too. I'm shocked at the lack of love for Paths of Glory. Every time I see it, I think it might be slightly better than Dr. Strangelove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I've never seen Paths of Glory...and I think it's the same with most others. Everyone knows The Shinning and Full Metal Jacket though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Clockwork Orange beats out 2001. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 As far as pure entertainment value, I'd say Dr. Strangelove following closely by FMJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I would have to say A Clockwork Orange is hands down my favorite. After that I would go Dr Strangelove The Shining Barry Lyndon Full Metal Jacket 2001 Eyes Wide Shut Lolita I never really considered Sparticus one of Kubrick's films because he never had full control of the direction of the film.............even though he IS the credited director. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest curry_man2002 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 Hands down clockwork orange but maybe eyes wide shut for the pause button factor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2004 I voted Full Metal Jacket because that's the most re-watchable for me. The other contenders aren't movies that I watch over & over, whereas I could watch FMJ on a weekly basis and not get tired of it. The other contenders, for me, were 2001, Lolita & Clockwork Orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted October 25, 2004 As far as pure entertainment value, I'd say Dr. Strangelove following closely by FMJ. Sums up my opinion, although they're entertaining for entirely different reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest M. Harry Smilac Report post Posted October 25, 2004 A Clockwork Orange followed by FMJ. Both are so quotable it's not even funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betty Houle 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2004 Sadly, he only had two great movies: 2001 and DR.STRANGELOVE. I do like A CLOCKWORK ORANGE however. THE SHINING ia an interesting failure. FULL METAL JACKET is watchable for the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2004 Full Metal Jacket hands down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamoaRowe 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2004 I totally love Dr. Strangelove. Awesome movie, great ending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teke184 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2004 Strangelove over Clockwork because one of the best satires of all time beats out over-the-top ultraviolence and Cockney slang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2004 That wasn't cockney slang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted October 28, 2004 Yeah the slang in Clockwork wasn't cockney...It wasa mixture of a bunch of different stuff. Of course since it was british actors, it all sounded like cockney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
