Better every time

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2001)

The first time I saw this movie I didn't really get it all that much. I took it much more seriously than Kubrick probably ever intended it to be.
However, the second time I watched this movie I had a mindset set that this was a sardonic, witty, and most importantly humorous take on war. One can even over-generalize and say that the film was taking pot-shots at conflict as a whole (eg. USA vs. USSR, Lt.Mandrake vs. Gen.Ripper, the B-52 bomber and the obstructions of it's mission)Anyhow, I found myself laughing out-loud on numerous occassions upon subsequent viewings.

Peter Sellers is so amazing in the versatility and depth that each of his characters in the movie portray. It's the one-liners of General Turgedson (George C. Scott) that steal the show though. It's amazing to think Scott could play this character so well and then years latter pull-off a completely opposite viewpoint of another general in "Patton."
I believe this movie should be seen by everyone multiple times. It's themes and acting are absolutely timeless and and it should go down as Kubrick's finest overall work.