DR STRANGELOVE OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYI/DVD DVD

I didn't buy this one right away, being very satisfied with the initial "non-Criterion" release on Blu Ray. There are some new special features (and a repeat of several older ones), so if that is important to you, than this is a must own. One of my favorite films of all time I watch this at least once a year, and no matter how many times I've seen it, it does not age and always makes me laugh. Seemingly no matter what is going on in the world or closer to home with politics, I think this cold-war masterpiece has never lost it's edge and it's relevance to what is going on whenever you watch it. While the threat of destroying the world with nuclear weapons ebbs and flows, the debate about military versus civilian philosophy, sanity versus craziness, winning at all costs, and even the futility versus necessity of war has never stopped being relevant 50+ years after it's initial release. You might be depressed at the end or you might be howling with laughter, but either one is the perfect response to Kubrick's masterpiece.

Criterion release. The ominously whacked out Gen. Jack T. Ripper opens the doors to a nuclear apocalypse to save the pollution of his precious bodily fluids by communist subversives. Peter Sellers in three roles attempts to deal with the degenerating situation on-base and in the war room, where fighting is not allowed. Picture quality is excellent on this BD, with lots of Criterion extras. A classic, this is highly recommended. (j4.)

Great movie, nothing to complain about there.The only problem is when they transferred this movie to 4k, they only have the negatives of the film to work with. A few scenes (especially in the aircraft) are very dark and hard to see detail.Everything else is great.

I have viewed most of the previous video releases, and this is the finest. Image quality may never be better. Audio is somewhat more articulate and even. I have not seen the visual glitches seen in prior transfers. I believe the opening text was recreated. Clarity is amazing. This one noticeable surpasses the previous BR release, which is a huge improvement over the prior DVD transfers.Remember to look for the cigarette ashes.

This classic Cold War dramedy captures the zeitgeist of its era very well. The scenes in which the President is on the phone with the Soviet Premier rival any of Bob Newhart's telephone bits. Recognizing how quickly the world could have come a-cropper in the emerging nuclear age, in which communication and remote sensing had not caught up with delivery technology, is sobering.There is a common theme that politicians and nations need to revisit in every era: world peace is built on trust, which in the end is stronger than raw might and intimidation. This film captures that well.

TLDR: The Criterion case itself was in perfect condition and has cool additions. And the movie is an 8/10.I've seen most of Stanley Kubrick's filmography at this point and this is one of his most interesting. Although he has dove into the war genre numerous times, this is his first and only attempt (as far as I know) at a comedy. And for the most part, it was quite enjoyable! It kept my attention from the first seen and never really slowed down the entire movie. It's a movie with a lot of subtleties and social commentary about War and the Cold War in particular. Peter Sellers really sells this movie and successfully plays 3 different characters that were all loveable in their own ways. My only complaint with this movie is a handful of jokes didn't land with me in particular. But humor is very subjective, so what might not be funny to me, might be hilarious to another. But, this movie also works as a great war film nonetheless. Of you're a Kubrick fan, this movie is a must see. Not as great as some of his other hits, but it is as memorable in my opinion.

One of the classic Cold War films. My only complaint is that for some unknown reason Criterion chose to offer it in a cardboard box instead of their usual, high quality Scanavo blu-ray case. That may not seem like a big deal, but it looks cheap and out of place on the shelf with their other excellent releases.

Dr. Strangelove is one of my favorite movies ever, and the Criterion release has loads of great features. The movie itself is a masterpiece of satire, and proves to be one of Kubrick's best films. Definitely a must-buy for any dedicated fan of Kubrick or classic cinema.

I have read the book Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner by Mr Ellsberg and it mentions this film. Obtain a copy. It will cure your constipation if you happen to suffer from it. It would seem that the Nut cases portrayed in this film are based on a weird reality. (Albania would have been taken out early on. Read the book.) These fruit cake Nut cases are still around in positions of great power. I should feel terrified. Great film.

Another criterion gem. Delivered ahead of time. Pristine picture quality, nice extras , and a fun “top secret” envelope. Highly recommended.

Excelente edición de Criterion. Llego en muy óptimas condiciones. Colecciono las películas de Criterion ya que recibes una transferencia restaurada de la original del rollo ya sea en 2k o 4K. Los extras son buenos, viene con muchos flyers, pósters dentro de un sobre cómo el de las película.

Es la primera vez que compro una edición Criterion, quedé sin palabras. La calidad de imagen y sonido es excelente, los extras que trae son varios y el material en físico que trae es bueno. Para quien piense adquirirla es importante que sepa que, aunque la descripción que maneja Amazon dice que viene con subtítulos, no trae ninguna configuración de idioma, está completamente en inglés, como el director la concibió (siendo esta idea con la que trabaja Criterion). Si tienes un buen conocimiento del inglés ya estás del otro lado, no lo pienses más.

A truly great film and excellent Blu-Ray package of extras. Great performances from Sellers, George C. Scott and Sterling Hayden's precious bodily fluids. In one way it is a film of its time, black and white, virulent anti-communism, but with plenty of nuclear weapons stills around and a crackpot running for president, accidental or on-purpose nuclear war isn't that far-fetched.