One of the funniest movies I have ever seen, that manages to work on an intellectual level too

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2001)

I love this movie. This is my favorite Kubrick movie, Spartacus coming in second with Full Metal Jacket at a distant third. This movie is so funny. Many people (teens and college kids mostly) may not get all of the jokes. But it's the subtle things, things like the expressions on George C. Scott's face, the phone conversation between the US and Russian presidents, and let's not forget Dr. Strangelove himself: the ex-nazi mad-scientist who's hand seems to be possessed by Hitler.
This is not a goofy funny movie. This is not a feel good funny movie. This is a movie that doesn't seem too funny at first. But trust me, watch it a few times and you WILL laugh. And like all Kubrick movies, the ending doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the movie. But, it works! I won't give it away, but the ending is the only possible ending that could exist.
The plot of this movie is not what's so funny about it. In fact, it's quite serious. In fact, it's quite good. For such an old movie, the plot has the complexity that most modern movies try to mimic and fail. Part of the comedy lies in the fact the movie takes itself so seriously. To quote some genius philosopher whose name escapes me:
Two men walk into a bar. Both men are wearing funny hats. Man "A" knows his hat is odd and is constantly says, "Hey! Look at this hat! Isn't it funny?!". Man "B" sits at the bar, drinks his drink, and doesn't even notice his outrageous hat. When asked about his hat, he replies with a simple, "What is so funny?" and returns to his drink in silence. Which man is funnier? I think you know. Dr. Stranglove... is man "B".
The acting is brilliant. We have Peter Sellers at his finest multiple-role movie. Who else could be heir Doctor?
This is one of my favorite movies. I highly recommend it to anyone, especially those of you who can take dark humor.
9/10