View Poll Results: BEST Stanley Kubrick film?
The Killing (1956)
2
1.37%
Paths of Glory (1957)
2
1.37%
Spartacus (1960)
4
2.74%
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
13
8.90%
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
40
27.40%
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
30
20.55%
Barry Lyndon (1975)
16
10.96%
The Shining (1980)
21
14.38%
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
17
11.64%
Other (please specify)
1
0.68%
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Weekly Poll (4/25/2004): BEST Stanley Kubrick film?
04-25-04, 02:19 AM
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Weekly Poll (4/25/2004): BEST Stanley Kubrick film?
BEST film directed by Stanley Kubrick
Other films to consider:
Fear and Desire (1953)
Killer's Kiss (1955)
Lolita (1962)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
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Other films to consider:
Fear and Desire (1953)
Killer's Kiss (1955)
Lolita (1962)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Previous Weekly Polls:
4/18/04: BEST Oliver Stone directed film?
4/11/04: BEST Martin Scorsese directed film?
4/4/04: Best Las Vegas film?
3/28/04: Best Audrey Hepburn film?
3/21/04: Best Ridley Scott film?
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3/7/04: BEST Tom Cruise film?
2/29/04: Does film runtime affect your judgement toward a film's quality?
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04-25-04, 10:20 AM
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I voted for Clockwork Orange. Barry Lyndon would have been my 2nd choice.
I am cognizant (how could one not be) of 2001's place in the pantheon of cinema but personally I am not a great fan of the film. I respect it, but I don't like it so much.
I feel the exact same way about Vertigo (critical choice) as versus Psycho (my favorite Hitchcock). The films (2001 and Vertigo) are almost of more interest as an academic study of definitive auteur pieces.
P.S. I own all of the DVD's listed in the poll.
I am cognizant (how could one not be) of 2001's place in the pantheon of cinema but personally I am not a great fan of the film. I respect it, but I don't like it so much.
I feel the exact same way about Vertigo (critical choice) as versus Psycho (my favorite Hitchcock). The films (2001 and Vertigo) are almost of more interest as an academic study of definitive auteur pieces.
P.S. I own all of the DVD's listed in the poll.
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04-25-04, 12:46 PM
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I think in time Barry Lyndon will be recognized as Kubrick's finest achievement. Still, I think there are several valid opinions in this poll.
04-25-04, 01:03 PM
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Hands down - Full Metal Jacket was his best ever in my opinion, It was one of the most realistic movies ever and it had such an errie feel to it. It felt like you were right there with the troops the whole time.
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04-25-04, 02:26 PM
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Barry Lyndon
04-25-04, 02:57 PM
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This is tough. It's nearly a total toss up between Dr. Strangelove, Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and 2001. But I had to go with The Shining.
If the entirety of Full Metal Jacket was as brilliant as the first half, it would probably be my favorite.
If the entirety of Full Metal Jacket was as brilliant as the first half, it would probably be my favorite.
04-25-04, 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by caiman
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If the entirety of Full Metal Jacket was as brilliant as the first half, it would probably be my favorite.
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If the entirety of Full Metal Jacket was as brilliant as the first half, it would probably be my favorite.
04-25-04, 03:51 PM
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I chose A Clockwork Orange, it's always changing though. Tomorrow it could The Shining, 2001 the next day, EWS the next. He's made such a wide variety of films it is hard for me to perfer one of them.
Oh, and am I the only one to like FMJ as one whole movie? I don't think the first half is better than the second.
Oh, and am I the only one to like FMJ as one whole movie? I don't think the first half is better than the second.
04-25-04, 04:57 PM
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2001: A Space Odyssey 
Ermey is a tough act to follow, but I like the film as a whole too.
Originally posted by Drop
Oh, and am I the only one to like FMJ as one whole movie? I don't think the first half is better than the second.
Oh, and am I the only one to like FMJ as one whole movie? I don't think the first half is better than the second.
04-25-04, 07:51 PM
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Kubrick made some of the best films in the history of cinema, but I still think 2001 stands above all the rest in his catalogue. It's not only his best film, but the best film I've ever seen, and my favorite film.
However, I can find no faults in A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Dr. Strangelove, Paths of Glory or The Shining. Spartacus is a fantastic epic film without annoying appearances by Jesus (*shakes fist at Ben-Hur*). Lolita is flawed (the scene where Sellers shows up at a high school party made me cringe), but still enjoyable. His films before Paths of Glory are good, but not as great as his post Paths of Glory films.
However, I can find no faults in A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Dr. Strangelove, Paths of Glory or The Shining. Spartacus is a fantastic epic film without annoying appearances by Jesus (*shakes fist at Ben-Hur*). Lolita is flawed (the scene where Sellers shows up at a high school party made me cringe), but still enjoyable. His films before Paths of Glory are good, but not as great as his post Paths of Glory films.
04-25-04, 11:47 PM
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Originally posted by Geofferson
My personal fave is The Killing - I have seen it numerous times and it improves itself with each viewing.
My personal fave is The Killing - I have seen it numerous times and it improves itself with each viewing.
Just thinking about this list just reaffirms how much of a genius Kubrick was. The Killing, Paths of Glory, and Dr. Strangelove, all within a five year span. Outstanding.
04-25-04, 11:53 PM
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I love The Killing (and hope to pick up a copy of Fear & Desire soon...the pretentious reputation it has kind of makes it appeal to me more, is that bad?), and would put up FMJ, EWS, Shining, 2001, Spartacus, and Strangelove in my top 50.
Voted for Shining though since I just watched The Stand and am in Stephen King mode, heh.
Voted for Shining though since I just watched The Stand and am in Stephen King mode, heh.