Subtle when needed , Blunt When required, Humorous All the way

Rating: 8/10 (31 March 2010)

With a truckload of Type cast characters and settings , Dr. Strangelove comes across as a path breaking "WAR ROOM " drama!
Rubbishing the concepts of Idealistic Patriotism and bringing to light the self glorified Masochistic tendencies of the Men in charge of things , the movie comes down heavily on all the virtues associated with war and similar adventures.
In fact for a 1961 movie to comically treat such sensitive matters , even as the rage of mindless competition was raging , is quite heartening.
Be it the brilliant characterisation of Cocky Generals or the Loud Mouthed and dim witted Generals or may be self indulgent politicians!
With fine actors like George C. Scott giving brilliant performances and Peter Sellers in his elements , the movie quickly acclimatises with the sentiment of the audience and then unabashedly ridicules the popular and honorable notions of the times.
Loaded with quips and witticisms as also sarcasm , the viewer is given a peek inside the outrageously fragile world order and the trifles which trigger global scourges.
Using three different scenes to get the point across , the Director succeeds in whatever he does. Sanity against Self Importance, Prejudices against Logic and FOOLISHNESS AGAINST FOOLHARDINESS .....
A wonderful movie from the 60's . 21st century viewers shall be a little wary of the pace and also the tone , but don't take it too personally.