7 Stanley Kubrick's Greatest Films

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 18, 2024

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

An epic sci-fi masterpiece, the film explores human evolution, space exploration, and artificial intelligence through the story of a mysterious monolith.

The Shining (1980)

An iconic horror film, based on Stephen King’s novel, follows a writer's descent into madness while he and his family are isolated in a haunted hotel.

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

A dystopian satire, based on the novel of the same name by Anthony Burgess, a controversial film delves into themes of free will, violence, and societal control.

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

An intense war drama captures the psychological and physical toll of the Vietnam War, following recruits from boot camp to the battlefield, and shows the portrayal of the dehumanizing effects of war has made it a war film classic.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

A darkly comedic satire on nuclear war, this film uses absurdity and biting humor to critique Cold War politics. The story concerns an unhinged United States Air Force general who orders a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the Soviet Union.

Paths of Glory (1957)

A powerful anti-war film set during World War I, it focuses on Colonel Dax, the commanding officer of French soldiers who refuse to continue a suicidal attack, after which Dax attempts to defend them.

The Killing (1956)

An American film noir, The Killing revolves around Johnny Clay, a criminal recently released from prison, a meticulously planned racetrack heist that inevitably goes awry.

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