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Nighthawk76 · 08-19-2004, 11:31 PM

I think that most serious film fans would rank the late Stanley Kubrick as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His movies were not always appreciated by the mainstream public at first (both Lolita and The Shining actually performed poorly at theaters) and even critics disliked some of his films at first (2001 and The Shining both recieved generally poor reviews) and the very underrated Eyes Wide Shut was panned by both the public and many critics. However, Kubricks films have stood the test of time and are as great today as when they were first released, if not better in that many of his greatest movies were before their time. When most filmmakers were making screwball comodies and crowd pleasing action films, Kubrick was making films about the meaning of the cosmos, the sexual obsession a middle aged man feels for a 16 year old girl and the dangers of deadly weapons in the hands of the wrong people.

My favorite Kubrick film is 2001:A Space Odyssey with Lolita in a close second. What is your's. This list does not include Kubrick's earlier and lesser known films like The Killing and Paths Of Glory, but I included the option of others just in case one of these films is your favorite.

Jrnygrl · 08-20-2004, 12:51 AM

I think he was a good director, but the criticism come because in my opinion, his films were a little too complicated to really follow. That is why I voted for "Full Metal Jacket." It is the only film by Kubrick that I have watched from beginning to end. Again this is just my opinion.

Brian · 08-20-2004, 01:07 AM

I've seen Dr. Strangelove, 2001, The Shining, and Eyes Wide Shut.

Dr. Strangelove is the ultimate black comedy.

2001, I liked but it is probably the slowest movie I've ever seen. If I read the novel, I might have a better understanding of it.

The Shining was excellent, although I wish it would have been a little more faithful to the Stephen King novel.

Eyes Wide Shut is longish but I liked it. The only thing that kept me watching was the endless sex.

dandelion wine · 08-20-2004, 01:18 AM

Stanley Kubrick was, hands down, one of the very best directors in my opinion. I've seen all of those films and, although I'm a diehard horror fan.. I'm going with Full Metal Jacket.

Mr. Television · 08-20-2004, 01:25 AM

The Shining

I am Him · 08-20-2004, 02:52 AM

Being a Space Adventure buff, I have to go with 2001.

But I also like Full Metal Jacket and Dr. Strangelove.

Dean Winchester · 08-20-2004, 05:57 AM

from a technical standpoint, he never topped 2001 or Clockwork Orange, but The Shining would be my personal favorite.

Crimson and Clover · 08-20-2004, 11:29 AM

A Clockwork Orange

GeorgeJefferson · 08-20-2004, 07:42 PM

My favorite Kubrick film is "Full Metal Jacket," but it is probably not one of his best. That honor would better be bestowed upon "Dr. Strangelove," "A Clockwork Orange," or "2001." Although I have seen all three, I'm not too crazy about any of them.

MaryElizabeth · 08-20-2004, 07:47 PM

Me loves Full Metal Jacket and The Shining.

2 hyped brothers · 09-08-2004, 04:39 AM

Definitely Full Metal Jacket. In the immortal words of Seargent Hartman, "You owe me for one jelly doughnut!" Man those phraises bring back memories.

2 hyped brothers · 09-08-2004, 04:52 AM

"I don't thing I heard you correctly!" More words by the immortal Sgt. Hartman.

Rhiannon · 09-08-2004, 04:07 PM

the shining and a clockwork orange

Nighthawk76 · 09-08-2004, 08:22 PM

I'm glad to see so many responses to this poll! However, it comes as a surprise that as of this point that Full Metal Jacket is the film that has recieved the most votes. I never realized it was that popular of a movie. I expected either The Shining, 2001 or Dr. Strangelove to recieve the most votes.

SBTB Geek · 01-02-2005, 05:33 AM

"Full Metal Jacket"
"2001: A Space Odyssey"
"Lolita"
"A Clockwork Orange"

View Poll Results: STANLEY KUBRICK
LOLITA	4	15.38%
DR. STRANGELOVE	5	19.23%
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY	7	26.92%
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE	5	19.23%
BARRY LYNDON	0	0%
THE SHINING	8	30.77%
FULL METAL JACKET	7	26.92%
EYES WIDE SHUT	1	3.85%
OTHER	3	11.54%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2004, 11:31 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Stanley Kubrick I think that most serious film fans would rank the late Stanley Kubrick as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His movies were not always appreciated by the mainstream public at first (both Lolita and The Shining actually performed poorly at theaters) and even critics disliked some of his films at first (2001 and The Shining both recieved generally poor reviews) and the very underrated Eyes Wide Shut was panned by both the public and many critics. However, Kubricks films have stood the test of time and are as great today as when they were first released, if not better in that many of his greatest movies were before their time. When most filmmakers were making screwball comodies and crowd pleasing action films, Kubrick was making films about the meaning of the cosmos, the sexual obsession a middle aged man feels for a 16 year old girl and the dangers of deadly weapons in the hands of the wrong people. My favorite Kubrick film is 2001:A Space Odyssey with Lolita in a close second. What is your's. This list does not include Kubrick's earlier and lesser known films like The Killing and Paths Of Glory, but I included the option of others just in case one of these films is your favorite.

08-20-2004, 01:18 AM	#4
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08-20-2004, 01:25 AM	#5
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08-20-2004, 12:51 AM	#2
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	I think he was a good director, but the criticism come because in my opinion, his films were a little too complicated to really follow. That is why I voted for "Full Metal Jacket." It is the only film by Kubrick that I have watched from beginning to end. Again this is just my opinion.

08-20-2004, 01:07 AM	#3
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I've seen Dr. Strangelove, 2001, The Shining, and Eyes Wide Shut. Dr. Strangelove is the ultimate black comedy. 2001, I liked but it is probably the slowest movie I've ever seen. If I read the novel, I might have a better understanding of it. The Shining was excellent, although I wish it would have been a little more faithful to the Stephen King novel. Eyes Wide Shut is longish but I liked it. The only thing that kept me watching was the endless sex.

08-20-2004, 02:52 AM	#6
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	Being a Space Adventure buff, I have to go with 2001. But I also like Full Metal Jacket and Dr. Strangelove.

08-20-2004, 05:57 AM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	from a technical standpoint, he never topped 2001 or Clockwork Orange, but The Shining would be my personal favorite.

08-20-2004, 07:42 PM	#9
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	My favorite Kubrick film is "Full Metal Jacket," but it is probably not one of his best. That honor would better be bestowed upon "Dr. Strangelove," "A Clockwork Orange," or "2001." Although I have seen all three, I'm not too crazy about any of them.
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08-20-2004, 07:47 PM	#10
MaryElizabeth .................... Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2004 Posts: 3,043	Me loves Full Metal Jacket and The Shining.

09-08-2004, 04:39 AM	#11
2 hyped brothers Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 28	Definitely Full Metal Jacket. In the immortal words of Seargent Hartman, "You owe me for one jelly doughnut!" Man those phraises bring back memories. Attached Images

09-08-2004, 04:52 AM	#12
2 hyped brothers Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 28	"I don't thing I heard you correctly!" More words by the immortal Sgt. Hartman. Attached Images

09-08-2004, 04:07 PM	#13
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	the shining and a clockwork orange
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09-08-2004, 08:22 PM	#14
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm glad to see so many responses to this poll! However, it comes as a surprise that as of this point that Full Metal Jacket is the film that has recieved the most votes. I never realized it was that popular of a movie. I expected either The Shining, 2001 or Dr. Strangelove to recieve the most votes.

01-02-2005, 05:33 AM	#15
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	"Full Metal Jacket" "2001: A Space Odyssey" "Lolita" "A Clockwork Orange"