A hilarious anti-war flick!

Rating: 10/10 (14 December 2009)

Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964) is all about the Cold War on the outside. But on the inside it's anti-war theme is filled with social issues and hilarity.
The scenes which took place in the war room were chaotic, everyone was running around like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off. These men working for the government who were supposed to be protecting our country and making important decisions were portrayed as idiots! I really enjoyed the space and symmetry of the war room. The huge round table where the men sat had a matching row of lights that hung above. High shots were often used, showing the action through the circle of lights. Low close-up camera shots were used when tensions rose. This was useful because it make the scene feel more dramatic.
The technical aspect of the film was also enjoyable. I loved the inside of the plane and the top secret to-do list. After Plan R was put into affect every scene involving the plane was equipped with a marching-into-battle tune.