A true must see film

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2003)

A demented Air Force general, Sterling Hayden, orders the bombers under his command to attack the Soviet union as a number of other characters, three of whom are played by Peter Sellers, grapple with the situation. This film, written by Terry Southern, Peter George and director Stanley Kubrick, is nothing short of a masterpiece. It easily ranks with Kubrick's best films like "2001: a Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange." Not only is this the best black comedy ever made, it does double duty as a very effective thriller as well. The entire cast is excellent. Peter Sellers is wonderful in his multiple roles and George C. Scott delivers his best comic performance. However, it is Slim Pickens who steals the show as Major Kong, the cowboy pilot of the B-52 bomber. This is a true must see film.