Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove remains one of the sharpest, most bitingly funny satires ever made. Decades later, its themes of political paranoia, nuclear absurdity, and military madness still feel disturbingly relevant. The Blu-ray presentation is phenomenal—the 4K restoration (downscaled here) gives new life to the film’s stark black-and-white cinematography. Every frame pops with crisp contrast and texture, making Gilbert Taylor’s visuals even more striking. The iconic War Room scenes, Peter Sellers' unforgettable triple performance, and Kubrick’s meticulous direction all shine with renewed clarity. Extras are just as strong: an excellent commentary, insightful interviews, and archival featurettes that delve into the Cold War context and production history. The packaging also reflects the film’s historical and cultural impact with care. Whether you're a cinephile, a Kubrick devotee, or new to Cold War satire, this Blu-ray edition is essential. Bold, brilliant, and hilarious in its horror—Dr. Strangelove is cinema at its most dangerous and delightful.

One of the best movies ever made. As funny as Blazing Saddles, as tragic as MacBeth.

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.

Leave it to Criterion to create a truly collectible edition of Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece of satire and black comedy: Dr. Strangelove, Or How I learned to stop worrying and love the Bomb" from 1964. Chockfull of extras along with a supplement including a facsimile of the "Code R" top secret package that the B52 crew open up, including 2 articles on the film and even a miniature "copy" of the Holy Bible plus Russian phrase book! Highly recommended. Don't buy the old 2001 DVD: the Criterion Blu ray is only $10 more and well woth it.

The Criterion Collection released this brilliant, and still timely dark comedy/satire from 1964 that looks superb in an HD 4K transfer, a definite upgrade from the 2004 Columbia Pictures DVD, porting over those extras, and including many new ones including various new and vintage interviews with the cast and film scholars, and it comes with an envelope marked "Top Secret R" containing a new essay booklet with an authentic looking type-written document, and a mini Holy Bible with Russian phrases, as seen in the film! Directed by the great Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers in three distinct but effective roles, also features George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, Sterling Hayden, and Keenan Wynn, this remains one of the funniest(and sardonic) comedies ever made, its also among the most audacious., especially with that unforgettable ending....Not to be missed.

An absolutely incredible compilation of supplementary material to this picture, beautiful casing/menu, and physical treats to go along with including but not limited to your personal Plan R envelope completely with miniature Holy Bible and Russian Phrase combination booklet

As good if not better than Spaceballs, the execution of the satire is so perfect and the acting is amazing. Everyone should watch this movie

I mean war politics humor at its finest. Great cast, great director and great fun.

Not happy, product came late. Even though that was for only a whole day the real problem came to the condition of the product. It was reasonably damaged and had one of those barcode stickers that is almost impossible to remove

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.

このレビューは、『Criterion Collection: Dr Strangelove Or - How I [Blu-ray] [Import] 』のレビューです。 このブルーレイは、言わずと知れたスタンリー・キューブリック監督のブラック・ユーモア溢れる名作、『博士の異常な愛情または私は如何にして心配するのを止めて水爆を愛するようになったか』です。 ピーター・セラーズの１人３役が素晴らしい。 クライテリオン社製のブルーレイだけあって画質は最高です。 ただし古い作品だけあってフィルム・グレイン（フィルムの粒子）も目立ちます。 さてこの映画はスタンダードとビスタサイズが混在する映画であり、監督が生きている頃は、ソフトが発売になるに当たって監督から注文が付けられ、当時のソフトは監督が意図した状態で両方が見られるようにソフト化されていました。 このクライテリオン版なら安心かと思い買ってみましたが、やはり全てのシーンがビスタサイズにトリミングされた、監督が意図していない形でソフト化されていました。 残念です。 ただし多少考慮したのか、ビスタサイズでも左右に若干黒い帯が入るような、普通ではないトリミングになっていました。 オリジナルのサイズに関しては特典映像で見ることが出来ます。 参考に画像も見てください。 特にコング少佐が水爆と一緒に落ちていくシーンでは、水爆とコング少佐がビスタサイズの画面の上下の枠をはみ出して演技しているのがわかりますが、このシーンこそ大切なカットだったんですね！ 詳しくはウィキペディアにもありますので省略します。 また熱燗なのは日本のブルーレイとは違って特典映像が多いこと！ 本当にお腹いっぱいになるほど色々な映像が見ることができ、ご馳走様と言いたいところです。 と言うことで、オリジナルの画角ではなかったのでマイナス１となり、星４つとなりました。

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.

It both looks and sounds fantastic as is to be expected from a blu ray, and further than just that, it even includes a little pouch with some goodies such as a faux mini magazine(see attached photos) that I had no idea would be included. As is usual woth these releases, it also has a large selection of special features such as interviews and featurettes which are always nice to see. As for the movie itself, it's already a classic to begin with, and it was directed by Stanley Kubrick so nothing more needs to be said about just how good the film is.