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KenWashio · 02-22-2009, 12:08 AM

1-Orange
2-2001
3-FMJ

naturephoto1 · 02-22-2009, 12:13 AM

2001 first. Talk about a melding of visual almost ballet like with the perfect selection of music for the audio soundtrack. Breathtaking.

Rich

Texitura · 02-22-2009, 01:13 AM

Two answers: 2001 is his best, The Shining is my personal favorite.

quexos · 02-22-2009, 01:16 AM

I'll have to go for 2001. Peter Sellers was impressive in Lolita though.

dad2erin · 02-22-2009, 01:36 AM

Redrum, Redrum.

Sussudio · 02-22-2009, 01:37 AM

wow, definitely surprised to see full metal jacket taking the lead

bruce_pullen · 02-22-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

wow, definitely surprised to see full metal jacket taking the lead

So am I. I found Full Metal Jacket (1987), a mixed bag.

Once it shifts to Vietnam, the drill sergeant is sorely missed.

It's still an amazing film. Only Stanley could have made it. So...

Beta Man · 02-22-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

For me, it was 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). His greatest film, and it still sticks with me.

What a film...

ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA!!!!!!!!

Same here...... As much as I find Spartacus to be an amazing film.... Films like 2001, Clockwork, FMJ, Dr. Strangelove, and The Shining have more rewatchability for me..... I think Lolita, Barry Lyndon, and Glory are all great films too though.....

Great question though!

"Eyes Wide Shut" is probably my least favorite, and I still Like it!!!!! I am a pretty big Kubrick fan though.

Blu-Dog · 02-22-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

What is your favorite Kubrick film? Why? What made it stand out? The images, the acting? The ideas... or something deeper?

Paths of Glory, Spartacus, and 2001. No particular preference.

moonstruck · 02-22-2009, 08:31 PM

This is just my opinion, but I think that Eyes Wide Shut will gain in stature as the years go by. I think we need to gain a bit of distance from the Cruise/Kidman celebrity nonsense. I also think that Nicole Kidman's performance is one of the best in any Kubrick film. Time will tell.

By the way, I don't have a favorite Kubrick film but I do have a least favorite. Don't like to highlight the negatives though.

reallyagi · 02-22-2009, 08:35 PM

I've only seen 2001, am I missing anything?

2001 is easily one of my favorite movies ever, I love it. I have The Shining and Clockwork Orange, but I haven't seen them yet.

After seeing 2001, I was all "awesomed" out for the month, I had to take a long break before watching the next Kubrick film.

SquidPuppet · 02-22-2009, 08:41 PM

Lolita

So MUCH story is told without showing, hearing or discussing it. Its just there...even though its hidden.

moonstruck · 02-22-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reallyagi

I've only seen 2001, am I missing anything?

2001 is easily one of my favorite movies ever, I love it. I have The Shining and Clockwork Orange, but I haven't seen them yet.

After seeing 2001, I was all "awesomed" out for the month, I had to take a long break before watching the next Kubrick film.

He demands a lot from an audience. I would definitely sample "The Shining" and "Full Metal Jacket". All of his films are very different experiences, but you are in for a great ride.

reallyagi · 02-22-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by moonstruck

He demands a lot from an audience. I would definitely sample "The Shining" and "Full Metal Jacket". All of his films are very different experiences, but you are in for a great ride.

Had I watched all those Kubrick films back to back my head would've turned to cotton candy; awesomeness overload.

Best way to die if you ask me...

Variable · 02-22-2009, 10:03 PM

can't pick one.

jj5206 · 02-22-2009, 11:47 PM

Shining...i love that movie

Chris66 · 02-23-2009, 04:59 AM

Full Metal Jacket

duanerichard45 · 02-23-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Lolita

So MUCH story is told without showing, hearing or discussing it. Its just there...even though its hidden.

Pete Sellers is it? Isn't he.

Ferris · 02-23-2009, 01:32 PM

1- Full Metal Jacket
2- Dr. Strangelove
3- 2001

matt2009 · 02-23-2009, 01:46 PM

full metal jacket

View Poll Results: Kubrick's Best Film: What is it?
Killer's Kiss (1955)	1	0.32%
The Killing (1956)	3	0.95%
Paths of Glory (1956)	8	2.53%
Spartacus (1960)	5	1.58%
Lolita (1962)	3	0.95%
Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)	27	8.54%
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)	79	25.00%
A Clockwork Orange (1971)	36	11.39%
Barry Lyndon (1975)	10	3.16%
The Shining (1980)	61	19.30%
Full Metal Jacket (1987)	41	12.97%
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)	10	3.16%
More than one.	24	7.59%
I don't know.	4	1.27%
Never understood him.	4	1.27%
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02-22-2009, 12:08 AM	#21
KenWashio Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009	1-Orange 2-2001 3-FMJ

02-22-2009, 12:13 AM	#22
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	2001 first. Talk about a melding of visual almost ballet like with the perfect selection of music for the audio soundtrack. Breathtaking. Rich

02-22-2009, 01:13 AM	#23
Texitura Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:31	Two answers: 2001 is his best, The Shining is my personal favorite.

02-22-2009, 01:16 AM	#24
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I'll have to go for 2001. Peter Sellers was impressive in Lolita though.

02-22-2009, 01:36 AM	#25
dad2erin Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:south hadley, ma Home Theater Gallery:9	Redrum, Redrum.

02-22-2009, 01:37 AM	#26
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	wow, definitely surprised to see full metal jacket taking the lead

02-22-2009, 08:31 PM	#30
moonstruck Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:201 Trading Score:1	This is just my opinion, but I think that Eyes Wide Shut will gain in stature as the years go by. I think we need to gain a bit of distance from the Cruise/Kidman celebrity nonsense. I also think that Nicole Kidman's performance is one of the best in any Kubrick film. Time will tell. By the way, I don't have a favorite Kubrick film but I do have a least favorite. Don't like to highlight the negatives though.

02-22-2009, 08:35 PM	#31
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	I've only seen 2001, am I missing anything? 2001 is easily one of my favorite movies ever, I love it. I have The Shining and Clockwork Orange, but I haven't seen them yet. After seeing 2001, I was all "awesomed" out for the month, I had to take a long break before watching the next Kubrick film.

02-22-2009, 08:41 PM	#32
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Lolita So MUCH story is told without showing, hearing or discussing it. Its just there...even though its hidden.

02-22-2009, 10:03 PM	#35
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	can't pick one.

02-22-2009, 11:47 PM	#36
jj5206 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:288 Digital collection:238	Shining...i love that movie

02-23-2009, 04:59 AM	#37
Chris66 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:69	Full Metal Jacket

02-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#39
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	1- Full Metal Jacket 2- Dr. Strangelove 3- 2001

02-23-2009, 01:46 PM	#40
matt2009 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:48	full metal jacket

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