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the shining 4 11.43%
dr. strangelove or: how i learned to stop worrying and love the bomb 3 8.57%
spartacus 2 5.71%
2001: a space odyssey 4 11.43%
barry lyndon 0 0%
lolita 0 0%
eyes wide shut 0 0%
paths of glory 1 2.86%
a clockwork orange 15 42.86%
full metal jacket 5 14.29%
the killing 0 0%
other [killer's kiss, fear and desire, etc.] 1 2.86%
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:37 PM   #1
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best kubrick film
kubrick has become my favorite director over the years. i think what he did with films was completely beyond humanity's portrayal of filmmaking. i own all of his movies except for lolita, eyes wide shut, and his earlier stuff, and i love all of them. to spark debate about kubrick's wonderful body of work, i've made a poll of his movies. what's your favorite? what's his best?

i voted for 2001: a space odyssey. as memorable as clockwork orange and the shining were, and as fantastically-made as barry lyndon was, i think this is the peak of his career. it's a full-blown fuckin' orgasm all the way through, and it's just unbelievable to watch. however, it is a dedicated watch, so my favorite in terms of entertainment is probably the shining. i also love the way barry lyndon is made.
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:46 PM   #2
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This was really hard because it is so based on my mood. I really loved his version of "The Shining", but as a HUGE Stephen King fan I was a little disappointed that he made some major changes to the story.

I chose Full Metal Jacket, just because it is so powerful and I believe that it will be one of the movies that will never feel dated.
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:58 PM   #3
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2001, because it's the only one I've seen in it's entirety.
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I've only seen 2001, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Dr. Strangelove.
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I've only seen 2001, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Dr. Strangelove.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was not Kubrick.
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From best to least best, IMO:

A Clockwork Orange
Full Metal Jacket
Paths of Glory
Eyes Wide Shut
The Shining
Dr. Strangelove
2001: A Space Odyssey
Lolita
Barry Lyndon
The Killing
Spartacus
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Old 03-21-2005, 02:13 PM   #8
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Spartacus kicked ass, but it doesn't compare to A Clockwork Orange.
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Oh yeah, I've seen Dr. Strangelove too. Didn't really "get it", I guess.
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2001

Maybe this isn't the right place to state this, but I really found A Clockwork Orange to be completely overated. Granted, it was a good enough film, but I do not believe it was anything near as brilliant as a lot of people seem to claim.

If anyone would like to debate it's merits further, I'd be interested in knowing why you found it so compelling.
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Clockwork Orange because it's the only Kubrick film I've seen lol
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was not Kubrick.
Oh...yeah.

My brain seems to be.... dying as of late.
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Old 03-21-2005, 08:23 PM   #16
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2001 and Full Metal Jacket. I chose 2001 as #1 simply because it is more original. Then The Shinning. After those, I guess Spartacus and Clockwork Orange would be next.
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It's really a very difficult choice. I went with Spartacus, not really sure why, probably because I've seen it less than I've seen Full Metal Jacket, 2001, and The Shinning, so my memory may overrate it just a little.

I've never seen Clockwork Orange, but even without taking that into consideration, I believe that this is ultimately one of those polls where you really cannot fairly pass judgement on which is best; because each is going to have it's own unique aspects which make that respective film really great.
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Old 03-21-2005, 09:40 PM   #18
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From what I've seen, I'd say A Clockwork Orange.
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Old 03-21-2005, 11:38 PM   #19
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Clockwork Orange was fucking great. So was FMJ. Had to flip a coin to decide.
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Old 03-21-2005, 11:43 PM   #20
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Fuck this is hard. Probably Clockwork Orange though. The Shining comes in second.
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Old 03-23-2005, 07:04 AM   #21
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I've only seen Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut and FMJ was amazing so I went for that.
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Old 03-23-2005, 02:19 PM   #22
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From best to least best, IMO:

A Clockwork Orange
Full Metal Jacket
Paths of Glory
Dr. Strangelove
The Shining
2001: A Space Odyssey
Spartacus
Eyes Wide Shut
The Killing
Barry Lyndon

Haven't seen:
Lolita
The Killer's Kiss
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Old 03-24-2005, 08:32 AM   #23
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Old 03-24-2005, 10:50 AM   #24
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i think clockwork orange is what everybody says. this poll supports that. although i think clockwork is an excellent movie, i don't think it's his best. there's something lacking to it; i think it's a little bit less focused than his other films. there are numerous scenes that i feel make the movie longer without necessarily adding to it.

also, it's his most commercial movie, so non-kubrick fans are just voting for it.

space odyssey remains the best kubrick movie i've seen.
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Old 03-24-2005, 10:53 AM   #25
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A Clockwork Orange is amazing to me mostly due to how original it is. It is like, you have never and will never see anything like it again. Same goes for pretty much all his movies, but you know.
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The fact that A Clockwork Orange is an amazing novel takes away some points for me. That may be unfair on my part, but I'm being honest.

Don't get me wrong it is a great movie and he did a great job, but Full Metal Jacket and Paths of Glory (which I'm surprised only got one vote) for me are his best.
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Old 03-24-2005, 11:41 AM   #27
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A Clockwork Orange is amazing to me mostly due to how original it is. It is like, you have never and will never see anything like it again. Same goes for pretty much all his movies, but you know.
space odyssey is far more original, in my opinion. that is a film-making landmark and something you will never see again, moreso than clockwork.
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Old 03-24-2005, 12:08 PM   #28
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also, it's his most commercial movie, so non-kubrick fans are just voting for it.
A Clockwork Orange is Kubrick's most commerical movie? Which Kubrick movie starred Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman? 2001 and Full Metal Jacket are both more well known than ACO aswell.
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I have ACO on tape, but I haven't watched it yet.

I'm gonna go for the Shining. He dared to be different from the book, and it worked.
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Anyway, the thing I like best about Kubrick is that he tried his hand at so many genres
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