Funny movie to depict consequences of war.

Rating: 8/10 (13 November 2013)

I saw this movie in one of my political science classes in college. I thought this movie was a funny and clever way to depict the consequences of war, a story about a crazy general who starts a nuclear holocaust that politicians and the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff try to stop. They are advised by nuclear scientist Dr. Strangeglove, played by comedian Peter Sellers.
Sellers, with his slapstick and witty brand of comedy, kept this movie going at a fast-pace, keeping the audience intrigued and entertained. While this movie is a comedy, it is meant to deliver a message of war and I believe all the plot devices of comedy, drama and sci-fi are blended in together very well.
I remembered that most, if not all, of the students in my class cracked up at the movie, and were thoroughly engaged. It's a good movie to show for academic purposes, and a good one to show to a general audience.
Grade B+