Stanley Kubrick: Worst to Best

[@thecozykinoshow]

Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the comments section! And YES I am aware I said 21st century not 20th at 3:15. Obviously just a slip-up.

[@mikeysuzefour]

I've seen 2001: A Space Odyssey 3 different ways: Big Screen Theater, On TV Edited, and in IMAX (Which was a spectacular print!)

[@GetMeThere1]

If Stanley really wanted the vicious, indeed, he would have filmed in the youtube comments sections rather than the "war room."

[@jooei2810]

Great take on Dr. Strangelove!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Eyes Wide Shut should be just above Lolita. Viewed twice, wife of the time Loved it, way too much. I got nuthin. Barry Lyndon, the older I get, the more I love this movie. Your mention of your age? I would love to see your list at 60. Mine is way different than 20 years ago.

[@TrailersandTunes]

My absolute favourite film director. Forever imitated, rarely matched, impossibly influential.

[@oppothumbs1]

Annoying, pretentious film making, I think. That's Kubrick's legacy to Hollywood. A pattern of directors that draw too much attention to their own styles like Abrams, Nolan, Tarantino. Kubrick's best films are dr strangelove, the killing, spartacus, 2001 and none are that great. Such attention to detail, such music and costumes. Such a bore.

[@eldiran2]

@@oppothumbs1 I absolutely again (and as a Film Major, I have seen and studied MANY films)/ The best film Kubrick directed was the one he was hired soley as Director ,"Spartacus'. The ones he wrote and controlled are all a mess. And this poster doesn't really know what he is talking about (Danny Loyd Best Child Actor???) Despite the fact that 'The Shining IS a bad adapatation of the book, ti doesn;t work in and of itself. Kubrick is grossly over-rated by many filmofiles.

[@oppothumbs1]

@@eldiran2 A bit of confirmation from a film major! I can't believe anyone would agree with me. I know Stephen King said Kubrick did a none-too-good job with The Shining which I have yet to get through the movie, and I wonder if King wanted to go further and criticize it more. I think Kubrick wanted to change an interesting, good book into his "own goddamn movie." I do remember how much I loved Spartacus as an adventure and for the gladiator scenes and hokey romance with touching emotional aspects, which Kubrick didn't have a chance to BleachBit, and I actually thought the battle scenes were not overdone. Kubrick basically disowned "Spartacus" because he didn't have "full control." I suppose some say that some of the acting (Tony Curtis with his Brooklyn accent) is bad. It doesn't bother me though.

[@tuskact4overheaven873]

@@eldiran2 bro there are countless other "Film Majors" that are bumping their head with your silly pretentious comment, get off that pedestal lil man and have some respect to one of the greatest and most influential directors ever (there will never be another film that captures cosmic horror as 2001, go back to university you don't understand shit about cinema)

[@tuskact4overheaven873]

@@oppothumbs1 so basically you don't like when artists do what artist are meant to do? Cinema is not for you then

[@redrum195]

02:17 Fear and Desire 04:38 Killer's Kiss 05:40 Lolita 08:44 The Killing 11:08 Spartacus 15:40 Paths of Glory 19:21 A Clockwork Orange 24:03 Full Metal Jacket 30:47 Dr Strangelove 35:39 Eyes Wide Shut 43:04 Barry Lyndon 51:11 2001: A Space Odyssey 1:03:08 The Shining

[@ataridc]

every adaptation of Lolita seems to miss the point. Dolores wasn't a sunbathing nubile seductress. She was a normal little girl, and She was Humbert's obsession because she represented a second chance at an event he could never reconcile in his youth. That's part of what makes the book complicated because just from his pov it does read like a love story, not only drooling lust. That's why the professional is probably the closest thing we have to a good lolita adaptation, it's love is backwards....but it's more authentic than any of these adaptations...

[@JustaKubrickFan]

I would swap 2001 with The Shining ppsitions, everything else quite accurate. Of course, this list is purely subjective, just like the opinion in music.

[@stillgotyourmom]

its hollywoods Pdohs Fantasies! ​@@ataridc

[@alexokin6819]

Nice to kno op not d onky one with shit taste if it wwe me d list wud b completely reversed. Prick

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

I love a clockwork orange. Whenever i watch it, i need to eat a big plate of spaghetti while im watching. 😅

[@hankworden3850]

I feel that way about Gummo

[@Zed-fq3lj]

Even though I disagree with your ranking Kubrick's movies I enjoyed your video, remarks and observations 👍 Your channel i so deserving of many more subscribers, true movie lovers! Best Stanley Kubrick Movies imo: 1.Full Metal Jacket - 1987 2.2001: A Space Odyssey - 1968 3.Dr. Strangelove - 1964 4.Barry Lindon - 1975 5.The Shining - 1980 6.Spartacus - 1960 7.Paths of Glory - 1957 8.Eyes Wide Shut - 1999 9.A Clockwork Orange - 1971 10.The Killing - 1956 11.Lolita - 1962

[@tyrusquiroz8810]

your descriptions warm my heart. film/cinema is so much than just that. its very psychological and human

[@XLEGION1]

Excellent video on Kubrick's films. Much of your comments and selections echo my own. 2001: A Space Odyssey, for me, is one of the greatest films of all time. I saw it in 1968 and I was awestruck.

[@davidstevenson404]

I did too see 2001 at that time :)

[@bertholdbell717]

I saw 2001 in 1968 at the age of 20 when I was an art student and cinema lover in Vienna. It was playing at the grand Gartenbau Kino (70mm), and I was overwhelmed by its visual and philosophical impact. Two years later I watched Dr. Strangelove (on TV, after inhaling some very good weed) and it similarly blew me away. His films had a significant influence on my career as an artist, designer and photographer. Thank you, Stanley, also for your other masterpieces!

[@mobpsy1526]

Wow you saw those groundbreaking movies when they released and changed cinema!

[@michaelsmyth3935]

Paths of Glory, coming of age in Reagen's 80s?, the film hits very, very hard. Regarding Shelley Duvall, why the campaign to discredit her talent? Thank you for going to the source. Great Actress

[@JordanOrlando]

The montage you've got going throughout is just brilliant. It reminds me of the skill that went into the assembly of the Michel Ciment "Kubrick" book or the Taschen Kubrick books.

[@CartoonrBOY]

"2001: A Space Odyssey" stands as Stanley Kubrick's greatest film, marked by its unparalleled influence in cinema, profound thematic depth, groundbreaking technical innovation, and enduring cultural impact. Remember - it was released in 1968, it revolutionized visual and narrative storytelling within the science fiction genre and forever beyond. The film explores vast themes like human evolution, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life, inviting viewers to ponder humanity's place in the universe. Technically, Kubrick's meticulous attention to detail and pioneering special effects set new standards for filmmaking, influencing countless directors and extending its reach into popular culture, science, and technology. Its iconic portrayal of AI and visionary depiction of space exploration have inspired generations. Kubrick's masterpiece, "2001" uniquely combines existential inquiry with cinematic breakthroughs, securing its place as a pivotal work in film history.

[@jooei2810]

You have explained this particular movie to the hilt as I can describe this masterpiece!

[@jackiepike1466]

And this movie has aged well

[@RatatRatR]

It's no doubt his best movie.

[@CartoonrBOY]

Absolutely! @@RatatRatR

[@gbh_events]

almost all of his movies are incredible, but 2001 is objectively the best.

[@MrSatampra]

I would rate Paths of Glory above Full Metal Jacket. If I absolutely had to pick one film as his best, it would be Barry Lyndon. He took an incredibly thin story, stretched it out over three hours, and make a gorgeous film of it. And it was the role Ryan O'Neal was born to play. Kubrick had a deeply-rooted sense of the absurd.

[@mobpsy1526]

When I was younger I skipped Barry Lyndon, now it is my favourite movie ever, what an irony. It is true magic how the more you think about it or the more often you watch, more and more layers of it come to your mind.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

The monolith is the screen, and he is telling you, I am the alien.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

The monolith in 2001 is probably the most iconic object in movie history. It is the movie screen turned on its side.

[@djdksf1]

My understanding is that Shelley Duvall was in a pretty rough state from the start of filming, with a bit of a cocaine problem adding to generalized anxiety disorder. But, the fact remains, she was absolutely perfect for the role and she gets to have ALWAYS been in one of the great masterpieces of cinema. Now, if you want to talk about Bjork and "Dancer in the Dark", well... that's a different thing and the knowledge of that ACTUAL torture during filming made me not able to really appreciate the film. It felt like cheating and basically "snuff lite."

[@johnytwotimes4072]

I love Dancer in the Dark and I don't know anything about Bjork's unfortunate experience making it. I don't know if I even want to (I probably will Google it afterwards) because I always thought she killed that role. It's the reason I stopped hating musicals. Sorry you didn't get a chance to experience it without that knowledge. It saddens me anything bad happened to her because Bjork is an amazing artist and seems like a very decent human.

[@milesdorst7120]

1. A Clockwork Orange 2. The Shining 3. Full Metal Jacket 4. 2001: A Space Odyssey 5. Barry Lyndon 6. Paths of Glory 7. Lolita 8. The Killing 9. Eyes Wide Shut 10. Spartacus 11. Dr. Strangelove (I know) 12. Killer's Kiss 13. Fear and Desire

[@Doc_Possum]

I think, one thing you are missing about Dr. Strangelove, is that it was made a couple of years after the Cuban Missile Crisis. Think about that! The world just almost ended and Kubrick makes a comedy about Nuclear War a couple of years later. It would be like someone making a (brilliant, classic) dark comedy about 911 in 2003. Imagine the balls that would take and what the public and media response would be!

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Thank you for this truly superb video which I hugely enjoyed watching. Newly subscribed, again with thanks, and about to read your paper on Nietzsche 🙏🏾

[@GateXC]

A general nitpick re Barry Lyndon - the military tactics shown (advancing in formation and suffering as a result), were not stupid or done for pageantry at all; they were a feature of the weaponry of the time. Smoothbore muskets were not accurate, so armies had to advance and fire en masse in order to have an effect on opponents. The pageantry of flags and uniforms all serve an important purpose of being able to identify your (and your opponent's) troops, as the gunpowder of the time shrouded the battlefield in smoke, making it very difficult to know where your troops were. Also, it's worth reading and knowing about the source novel by Thackery - it's a complete farce with one of the world's first anti-heroes in Barry. It's quite funny.

[@radonaccount4454]

To me, A Clockwork Orange is one of the best films that’s ever been put to the big screen. The technicality of it is unbelievable but it also raises such an important moral question. I think it’s a film that everyone needs to watch at least once in their lives. I think it’s Kubrick’s best film, which says a lot about a guy who made 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, Full Metal Jacket, etc.

[@musicianshotsheet4806]

I agree with you, and I feel as if the reviewer totally missed the point of the film, underscored by the jarring duality of Alex's personality: at once savage, unruly and irredeemably monstrous and violent, and yet cultured, intelligent, thoughtful, and suave, clearly a product of an advanced culture.

[@reginaldscot165]

He’s my favourite, I only realised this after I listened out all my favourite films and then found they were all by the same genius director.

[@qwertyzxaszc6323]

Paths of Glory is amazing. I put it way up there even above the 2001

[@MichaelGaskin]

For 2001, my favorite was the middle section... Great video!

[@RamZar50]

*Dr. Strangelove* is Kubrick’s best movie and Peter Sellers not getting the best acting Oscar is a tragedy. “Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!” *Barry Lyndon* is truly one of the most beautifully shot movies of all time. A visual feast. *The Shining* is probably the second best Kubrick movie. So many aspects to it. It’s the Kubrick which I’ve watched the most. The eerie scenes combined with the acting and music are captivating. "Here's Johnny!" *2001: A Space Odyssey* is absorbing but hasn’t aged well in its second half. “Open the pod bay doors, HAL.”

[@Doc_Possum]

HASN'T AGED WELL??? It was made 56 years ago and is still just as relevant and watchable as the day it was made. Keep in mind, when it was released, with the US space program going the way it was at the time, people really thought all the tech in the film would totally be real by the year 2001. It is reality which hasn't lived up to the vision in the movie, not the other way around. Also, in terms of influence, it cannot be denied that 2001 is Kubrick's top movie. No other of Kubrick's movies has had the influence 2001 has had.

[@RamZar50]

@@Doc_Possum *2001* was certainly highly influential to the likes of Lucas, Spielberg, Cameron, Scott and others. It’s still imminently watchable in its first half but not so in the second half and specially the last quarter. Personally, I’d rank *Dr. Strangelove* and *The Shining* higher.

[@Doc_Possum]

@@RamZar50 Well, I would say that ranking Kubick's best 4 movies is a bit of a Fool's Errand (there the not much between them to say "this one is better than this other one" I mean). Again, just like with Strangelove, one cannot look at it 50+ years later and judge it without knowing how it fits in history and the influence it had at the time. It was absolutely groundbreaking, revolutionary, and a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece. Such a film (as with so many of Kubrick's works) cannot and will not ever be duplicated. I was 5 when I saw it in theatres when it was released, and it blew my mind (I know, a 5-year-old being blown away by 2001 - I was a very strange kid), and it is so deep, impressive, and thought provoking that through the 100's of times I've watched it, what I get out of the movie has dramatically evolved over the years. That, IMHO, is what makes it so great, as well as the fact that it will never be duplicated.

[@anthonylangston23]

@@RamZar50 You think the last quarter of 2001 is the least rewatchable? Are you out of your bubble-blowing mind?

[@RamZar50]

@@anthonylangston23 There can be no denying that 2001 was an immensely influential movie with a huge wow factor back in 1968. I watched it at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood about 10 years ago with some friends. The first third is still amazing but then the infinite boredom of space and tedious routines set in. The HAL story is pretty effective but after that it becomes rather esoteric and detached.

[@johnsmusicpassions9740]

Ranking Kubrick movies is as daunting as ranking ice cream flavours - Kubrick movies depend on what day of the week yu watch

[@an4189]

The Killing and Paths of glory is a great double feature if not seen them before. Both only like 1.30 hours long.

[@rain_down_]

'Dense' is indeed one of the best words to describe The Shining. I'm not that much of a fan of horror movies either, but what Kubrick did with this movie hit right at the heart at what people find terrifying. So much doesn't makes sense, mysteries remain unsolved and there's a hell of a weird feeling throughout. There are more questions than answers, and most filmmakers don't realise that this is the essence of true horror.

[@DarkForcesStudio]

Great work , fella. Appreciated. Very entertaining and well put together.

[@haydenmatzkows4581]

Shining number 1!! Let's go baby!!!

[@1000000man1]

If you ever get the chance to see 2001 in the cinema, Jump at it. It's an incredible experience. I've been fortunate enough to see it on the big screen a few times. The most recent was actually in 70mm at the Prince Charles Cinema in London. They screen it regularly in order to keep hold of the print. It's the 'unrestored' version so there are a lot of scratches but for many fans of celluloid, it's part of the experience. But whether in 70mm or digital 4k, it's an unforgettable experience on the big screen. It was made for Cinerama, which was like the IMAX of the day. The main difference is that Cinerama was focused more on wide-screen and required 3 synchronised projectors.

[@TheEmzBemz]

Another great video - interested to see who’ll you do next ! :)

[@Martinmd12-zt7vu]

Great video. A video about Akira Kurosawa would be awesome to see.

[@thebigbadwolf639]

2001 in 70mm in theatres is an unforgettable experience. I hope ya'll get to see that someday.

[@hughleigh3959]

Barry Lyndon is my favourite Kubrick movie, but i can admit its not his best. There is only one answer to whats Stanley Kubrick's best film, and that is 2001: A Space Odyssey

[@BRinMilwaukee]

I had a blast watching this, so well made. great arguments, excellent narration. Thank you!

[@SkratchersOtherWorseChannel]

Lolita's not supposed to be "weirdly funny." It is a literal tounge in cheek comedy, think "if I didn't laugh I'd cry." You seem very taken aback purely by it's subject matter which I was also the first time, I went into it expecting something horrible and to an extent got what I expected, and maybe like yourself, left it thinking "yeah that was kinda good". But after viewing it a couple times it becomes clear it's a comedy, and it's method of making you think critically about these horrible people without blinding your perception via emotional blackmail is to make you laugh at the absurdity of their evil. Certainly not kubricks best but the way you talked about it had me feeling like I needed to justify my prior comments about liking it. And maybe like I need a shower.

[@robderiche]

Pretty much agree except for Lolita, which I think you give short shrift. It’s a very urbane, very dark comedy that’s borderline satire of American society at the time, touching on celebrity culture, sexual objectification, and intellectual pretension. Stellar performances from the entire cast-the pathos of Shelley Winters, the unhinged comedic styling of Peter Sellers, and the deadpan straight man James Mason, who portrays a monster. But with Kubrick it’s hard to rank when almost all his work is head and shoulders above standard film fare.

[@mrebear9758]

It's almost a perfect book, the movie adaptations are always lacking.

[@victoryak86]

I rarely if ever have agreed with a “best to worst” film list but I must say this is so well done and well supported, without being arrogant or rigid. If I’d gone through such an excercise it is completely plausible I’d end up with a very similar ranking. Thank you both w for handling the Shelly Duval issue so well.

[@DentyandShaz]

Well done for a really well put together, expertly written and narrated and solidly edited video. Your initial trepidation in approaching Barry Lyndon is something I shared completely. I'd never seen it, was curious to see what it was about but a little daunted at the length and particularly the setting of the film. In less than five minutes, it had me. It didn't let go. I've still only seen it the once, but I plan on going back to it again very soon. But what a rare feeling to have a film that you go into with zero expectations, completely blow you away. Excellent work. 👍✌🙏

[@PaulRoneClarke]

I would struggle to put 1 and 2 in any order. I watched 2001 then watched Philip Glass's Koyaanisqatsi the same evening. Despite being very different films, they blended into one another almost perfectly.

[@janetcraft]

Thank you for this insightful essay :)

[@tinypurplefishes2903]

Honestly you should do a Leone ranking considering you put the bridge shot in Once Upon A Time In America as potentially your favorite shot of all time. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on his movies (plus he’s my favorite director so I’m biased)

[@abba96]

Your review made me want to see some of the movies again 🙂 Shameful to say I have not seen Barry Lyndon yet 😀 Please do a ranking of Yorgos Lanthimos movies. He is a strange and interesting director!

[@tourbillon9617]

First time I saw Barry Lyndon was on a cinema club at an art gallery in my hometown in 1983. In the intermission I checked out some nice sculptures at the gallery. I'm glad I grew up without internet.

[@patrickthebunny2626]

what

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Nice

[@jeffwatkins352]

This is a wonderfully thought out and presented video essay about my favorite movie director. Since Spartacus at age 8 and lacking only Lolita I saw all Kubrick’s films first run, usually the day they opened in my area. Okay, I saw Barry Lyndon at a press screening two weeks before its public release. I’ve no quibble with your rankings up until the last four. Since my first viewing in 1968, 2001 has been my pick for the greatest film ever made which nothing in the more than half century after can equal. Meanwhile BL is my close second in Kubrick’s oeuvre. But that’s just me. Your video is so good, it would be churlish to press the matter.

[@bobbywise2313]

2001 had very little dialogue because it wasn't needed. The story is mostly told visually and is done perfectly.

[@JJJackson777]

2:32 Six Shooter by Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Banshees, Three Billboards) is another great example of a first film setting the blueprint for a directors' style. It's only 20ish minutes and it's on youtube for free. Fully recommend.

[@frankforke]

It's very subjective to rank from worst to best. Just on a personal level I'd say that "Paths of Glory" is the one that impressed me most and that I found "2001: A space odissee" his most creative film. In terms of regularly rewarching I would choose 2001. You can always find new genius things in it...a true masterpiece.

[@kirkrampersad6554]

Eyes wide shut is just a story about a man who went too deep down the rabbit hole and accidentally stumbled into the world of secret societies.

[@Hogtownboy1]

I'm 71 and did see 2001 on opening weekend and yes it was just was ever more amasing in a huge 2000 seat theatre in the dark and you could hear a pin drop for 3 hours. And the shining is 50 years ahead of its time, as though filmed in CCTV voyeurism of 21st century post 9/11 world.

[@boca3105]

Enjoyed your video. One comment regarding 2001. I remember reading many years ago regarding the jump cut from the tossing of the bone to the “satellite.” I remember that it was actually an orbiting nuclear bomb that the star child in a deleted ending explodes. I always thought of it being man’s first weapon to man’s ultimate weapon. Because the ending was deleted the reference is not shown and people think the bomb is just a satellite.

[@MarkLucasProductions]

I went to the cinema over and over again (14 times) in 1970 to immerse myself in the then miracle of 2001 A Space Odyssey - 14 times.

[@martincarlos3759]

2001 (1968). A Clockwork Orange (1971). Barry Lyndon (1975). The Shining (1980). Full Metal Jacket Part 1 (1986).

[@andrewdyke5561]

2001 is best movie ever to me

[@slreveries]

Ditto along with "Taxi Driver," "Sunset Blvd." and "The Wizard of Oz."

[@tpnproductions6520]

You gotta do spielberg next. 😀 I loved this video, kubrick is my favorite director, and I love how his films have a lasting impact on the audience. My ranking is 1. A Clockwork Orange 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey 3. The Shining 4. Full Metal Jacket 5. Dr. Strangelove 6. Barry Lyndon 7. The Killing 8. Paths of Glory 9. Eyes Wide Shut 10. Lolita 11. Spartacus 12. Fear and Desire 13. Killer's Kiss

[@thecozykinoshow]

thank you! and good idea, although I'm not sure how the comments would react to me putting A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) in first place lmao.

[@btonekid1992]

@@thecozykinoshow Artificial Intelligence is my favorite Spielberg movie lol

[@63MGB1]

​@@thecozykinoshow I don't think the order matters for him.

[@PhDrKoci]

Finally a movie critic I can relate to, you speak as I would speak about these movies, tho I would really put Barry Lyndon to first place, and Dr. Strangelove 2nd :D otherwise, its really comfortable listening to you... subsrcibed

[@anuraglakshminarayan4559]

Please do one on Andrei Tarkovsky! The spiritual sequel of this video

[@adamsunderland0823]

The script for this video is a masterpiece.

[@adamsunderland0823]

And Barry Lyndon is the most surreal Kubrick film.

[@franklinlamar5584]

You should do a David Lynch rank.

[@johnbutler7567]

​@user-otzlixr 😂 madea goes to jail has to be one right??

[@therodpoint7725]

Yes Paths of Glory is not as flashy or slapstick like the rest of Kubrick’s filmography but I believe he was trying to prove Hitchcock’s philosophy right. “The 3 most important things for a film is the script, the script, and the script.”- Alfred Hitchcock. And I believe Kubrick used Paths of Glory to show how good of a screenwriter he was. Also I love how he treats his screenplays more like novels that he films.

[@shenloken2]

The Shining is so frighteningly good that glaring continuity errors the film has even tied into the many many conspiracies spawned from the film on whether or not they were intentional. But I must address that through the film you DO see certain shots from the characters’ perspectives: such as Jack entering room 237 to meet the lady in the bath or when Wendy sees pages upon pages of the infamous quote “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!”

[@nickturner6709]

The beans on toast analogy got you a subscription.

[@rictusmetallicus]

1. 2001 2. 2001 3. 2001 4. 2001 5. 2001 6. 2001 7. 2001 8. 2001 9. 2001 10. 2001 11. 2001 12. Full Metal Jacket 13. The Rest And remember: this is just my opinion.

[@crakatoot5480]

I don’t mean to be hyperbolic However Putting Paths of Glory that low is INSANE.

[@zyn87]

Eyes wide shut is #1and his last film, because it is real life. Thats why its his last film and favorite film. Its not an accident. It is my #1 but not my favorite. 2001 is my favorite. Never liked the shining until i rewatched it and rewatched it. Its up there.

[@janstarke5441]

Thank you for this review of Stanley Kubrick's work. I totally enyoyed it and I'm with you. Great ranking. \m/

[@hashtagfilm]

Eyes Wide Shut is my favourite Kubrick film.

[@collinmurr3207]

I haven't seen the earliest 2, but here's a ranking of the ones I've seen: 11. A Clockwork Orange 10. Lolita 9. Spartacus 8. Full Metal Jacket 7. The Killing 6. Barry Lyndon 5. The Shining 4. Paths of Glory 3. 2001: A Space Odyssey 2. Dr. Strangelove 1. Eyes Wide Shut 6-2 were very hard to order and could shift around depending on the day. Even the lowest ranked film on here is one I appreciate, but I find it nearly impossible to watch. I am that rare fan who thinks Eyes Wide Shut is his greatest film. I find something new every time I watch it. Great video!

[@plasticweapon]

1. barry lyndon 2. 2001: a space odyssey 3. the shining 4. a clockwork orange 5. full metal jacket 6. paths of glory 7. the killing 8. killer's kiss 9. dr. strangelove 10. lolita 11. fear and desire 12. spartacus 13. eyes wide shut

[@mynameisnobody5295]

It's hard to create a definite list order that all will agree to.

[@danhurst9048]

As long as eyes wide shut is last,i agree with you,although iwould put doctor stangelove a bit higher

[@plasticweapon]

@@danhurst9048i would have like to have put it lower with all that wanton silliness, but there are other reasons the ones below it beat it out by rote (like lolita, with those annoying characters and all that shouting).

[@stillgotyourmom]

​@@danhurst9048dude clockwork orange is also an shiddy film but a lot of them have a pop cult.

[@johnbutler7567]

You both don't deserve eyes wide shut

[@hintzde]

Kudos for pointing out the amount of times you've seen the films and when and how you saw them (when relevant). As someone who has been in theaters for over half a century and saw 2001 on the big screen when I was way too young, I have a very different perspective on his films than many younger viewers. I have changed my opinion on his films (even dropped some of them quite a bit) over the years and you likely will have a different order in 20 yearsl. Thanks for bringing up the Shelly Duvall 'controversy' as that distracts from the film these days. However, I'm with King on this one and both leads were miscast for my liking. And as someone old, I find Eyes Wide Shut to be a weak film that would get much less attention if someone else had made it. I really don't think you are going to find any more layers of meaning in that film as you would with rewatches of 2001. I find his later films to be just following the same artistic path he forged long ago, like Tarantino, and am more impressed with people who can vary their perspective and challenge themselves with different tones and textures. But that's just my opinion and definitely to each his own.

[@MaxBrainDevices]

Every time you rewatch clockwork orange it grows with you so you can apreciate a little bit more also I think the message of the film is in one of the last dialogue and its a question: if you don’t have the free will to be bad and decide to not to be bad are you still a human?

[@wistfulgraph]

Haven’t seen all of films, but here’s my list: 10) Fear and Desire 9) Lolita 8) Paths of Glory 7) Barry Lyndon 6) Eyes Wide Shut 5) Full Metal Jacket 4) A Clockwork Orange 3) Dr. Strangelove 2) The Shining 1) 2001: A Space Odyssey

[@vmeglis70]

I absolutely 100% agree my friend..The Shining is not only Stanley's greatest film, imo, it's the best film EVER made, Period!..I love ALL of Kubrick's films, but The Shining is my personal favorite movie of all time..great video brother..Peace ✌️

[@johnpod]

1: 2001 2: Dr Strangelove 3: Full Metal Jacket 4: Clockwork orange 5: the Shining 6-13: All the others. Period, exclamation point.

[@johnbutler7567]

Yes those are the better known ones but you should really five the rest of his films a chance! Every single one has something that will stick with you if you let it

[@johnpod]

@@johnbutler7567I don't disagree with you JB 7567; but I have seen most of his others, and they don't measure up - to me - with my top 5. But yes, they all definitely have something that sticks with ya. Because the man was an effin' genius.

[@stevemcnary7963]

My list is 1. Dr. Strangelove. 2. The Shining. 3. A Clockwork Orange. 4. Full Metal Jacket. 5. The Killing. 6.Eyes Wide Shut. 7. Paths Of Glory. Don't like the rest of them.

[@drdavid1963]

Interesting take on Kubrick's filmography with great clips. Without arguing with your picks which I respect, here are mine 11. Spartacus 10. Lolita 9. Full Metal Jacket 8. The Killing 7. A Clockwork Orange 6. The Shining 5. Eyes Wide Shut 4. Dr Strangelove 3. Paths of Glory 2. Barry Lyndon 1. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

[@colinburrows4375]

I think all the great directors pushed the actors hard, James Cameron's the Abyss was probably the one of the hardest on the actors.

[@Mc.Garnagle]

I do enjoy listening to people rank Stanley's films and intelligently explain their thought process. There's basically no "right" or "wrong" answers. Perfectly sound arguments can be made about the strengths and weaknesses of all his films. Probably because. by any metric, all if them are pretty damn good.. I would personally rank Eyes Wide Shut as his least successful film after Fear and Desire and Killer's Kiss. But some rank it almost at the top and their arguments are often fascinating.

[@molodezhnaja]

Mine would be 2001 - A Clockwork Orange - Paths of Glory - Barry Lyndon - Dr. Strangelove - The Shining - Full Metal Jacket - Eyes Wide Shut - Spartacus - The Killing - Lolita - Killer's Kiss - Fear and Desire

[@joePARKS]

Dr Strangelove comedy flew over my head too when i watched it years ago

[@TimSumner-xz1rv]

Damn, can’t wait to watch this, just have to watch a few more!!

[@KRhetor]

I would rank 2001 at the very top and Spartacus near the very bottom, right before Kubrick's first two films. Rounding out the rest of the list: Dr. Strangelove, Paths of Glory, A Clockwork Orange, The Killing, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining, Lolita, Full Metal Jacket.

[@mikeysuzefour]

Here's my top 5 Kubrick films: (1) 2001 (2) Full Metal Jacket (3) The Shining (4) A Clockwork Orange (5) Eyes Wide Shut. 🎥

[@jolenetwomey8280]

Thank you for such an enjoyable video, and I agree with your choices. My personal favorite is "Barry Lyndon" for all of the reasons you gave. Yet, I also realize it's not Kubrick's best. They revived 2001 while I was in high school, so yes I was able to see it on the big screen with big sound. It really adds another dimension. Maybe you can see it like that someday. And in something like four attempts, I have NEVER been able to watch "Full Metal" all the way through. The shift in tone from one half to another is just too great. The Shining is ... well, the Shining.

[@PanikGrafik]

Usually I keep an open mind for other opinions but how is a clockwork orange FORGETTABLE? It is peak kino. It's not a marvel movie?

[@cryptsub]

And Eyes ranked higher than Clockwork? Come on man.

[@kaunas888]

One very unusual and interesting aspect of Barry Lyndon is that none of the characters (including Barry) are wholly good or evil. They are people who are going thru life trying to make the best of it, and sometimes doing good...and lots of times either making horrible mistakes or causing serious problems for others. They are almost all self serving and flawed. Even Barry with his occasionally noble moments is also fundamentally self serving and at times a cad. This does not give us a sense of feel goodism of a normal movie...but it is more realistic.

[@peterstayne9]

Fantastic video! Amazingly written and edited the whole way through. Perhaps you should try directing a film :)

[@beneleonhard7915]

brilliant video ! Many thanks ! Just one idea: take a breath at times :) - easier to listen to. And I could do without a constant background music. it is compelling just the way you do it.

[@lofi.cinema]

Great video! Thank you

[@grouchomarxist666]

You worked hard on this and deserve credit; it's a solid retrospective. But when you referenced Billy Wilder's The Apartment for the value of it's closing line, "Shut up and deal," you may have confused it with the closing line from Wilder's earlier film, Some Like it Hot: "Well, nobody's perfect." I could be wrong. Cheers!

[@thecozykinoshow]

nope, I meant “shut up and deal”.

[@eric106071]

Barry Lyndon is my favorite

[@GetMeThere1]

I saw 2001 in 1968 in a HUGE theater, with nearly every seat filled. Quite an experience. But (hehe) at 15 I have to admit that I dozed off once during one of the long dialogue-free space scenes. Too young to fully appreciate what I was seeing...

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

13:10 Wow, this shot in Spartacus was taken at the Hearst Castle's outdoor pool in San Simeon CA.

[@michaelechevarria7051]

1. Dr. Strangelove, 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey, 3. A Clockwork Orange, 4. Full Metal Jacket, 5. Paths of Glory, 6. Barry Lyndon, 7. Eyes Wide Shut, 8. Spartacus, 9. The Shining, 10. The Killers, 11. Lolita, 12. A Killer's Kiss, 13. Fear & Desire. The first 6 films are masterpieces.

[@fidomusic]

Shelley Duvall has just died 😪

[@Arch-zy4ne]

Sooooo sad

[@michaelwallace2487]

My List of Kubrick’s Best Films: 1-Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 2-Paths of Glory 3-A Clockwork Orange 4-2001: A Space Odyssey 5-The Killing 6-Eyes Wide Shut 7-Barry Lyndon 8-Spartacus 9-The Shining 10-Full Metal Jacket 11-Lolita 12-Killer’s Kiss 13-Fear and Desire

[@jollyjohnthepirate3168]

I always loved the French reaction to Paths of Glory. Douglas went to Paris to appear on a French interview show. They assumed Kirk Douglas was a stupid American actor, unfortunately for them the interview started in English but soon switched to French at Douglas's insistance. He was amazing.

[@paddyoddy]

God, the moment you mentioned you considered Eyes Wide Shut as a #1... It was the closest for me that I ever got to a person who would rank it as such, the same as I did.

[@gribblegreeble]

very nice...can we get a Coen Bros W2B?

[@thecozykinoshow]

one day

[@stevenorthwick2480]

I'm late to your video, but I really enjoyed it 🙂I'd only say it seems more like a ranking of videos that are the most like 'Kubrick films' rather than worst to best, so it is biased against the early films. I can't see how Spartacus can be ranked behind Eyes Wide Shut and Full Metal Jacket.

[@rsvp9146]

I agree with your views, but 2001 and the Shining should be reversed.