Dr. Strangelove: 45th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray)

Reviewed by:
Eric Alt

The Skinny: Even after Glasnost, Dr. Strangelove is still regarded as one of the ballsiest, most quotable, and most scathing political satires ever made. If you haven't seen it, you've heard about it. If you have seen it, you'll gladly see it again.

The Good: This is a classy package worthy of one of Stanley Kubrick's finest films (which is, you know, saying something). Not only does the black and white look as sharp as the jokes, but the extras are cobbled together with an eye and ear towards exploring every inch of this movie's production, cast, and historical context. Good stuff.

The Bad: Nothing to complain about here. This is solid stuff all around. You'll be surprised at how much of this movie is still relevant today, which is horrifying.

Best Extra: The Picture-in-Picture and pop-up trivia track is great for illustrating the social and political context surrounding the making of Strangelove. You'll have renewed respect for the movie's brass ones.

Buy, Rent, or Ignore: This is a buy.

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