Alan Parker, Alex Cox, Brian Aldiss

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 20 min.

Directed by: Jan Harlan

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2007

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  • June 24, 2009
    stanley kubrick, cat lover :) altho it doesn't completely debunk his image as an odd recluse i did learn some interesting things from this, probably the best documentary so far on the publicity shy genius. featuring nice photos and home movies and i never knew about kubrick's ...( read more)aborted projects, aryan papers and napoleon; script: http://www.donkeyontheedge.com/i/napoleon.pdf
  • March 28, 2008
    Very interesting documentary about a complex man. Gives great insight into both the creative process of a Kubrick film, and also the relationships that he develops with his actors and crew on the set.
  • October 23, 2007
    A really great documentary that any fan of Kubrick's should see. A lot of home movie and behind the scenes footage with plenty of great interviews offer some great insight into the man and his work. My only gripes are that it was a little paint by numbers and that slack-jawed dou...( read more)chebag Alex Cox was interviewed. I'm more interested in what comes out of my own ass than what comes out of his mouth.
  • September 24, 2007
    Good documentary, nothing mind blowing but a well done look at the prolific director's life.
  • August 4, 2007
    A top-notch retrospective of Stanley Kubrick films. Narrated by Mr. Tom Cruise himself. Lots of great clips and interviews are included. Quite fascinating and well-made!
  • November 5, 2009
    a document for this great filmmaker
  • July 7, 2009
    Incredible! I enjoyed it very much, it was very complete and i learned alot!
  • June 25, 2009
    Any Kubrick fan will enjoy this. Highlights his entire cinema career. Breaks down every film he's made the struggles to make em and the infamous reviews that awaited after every screening.
  • June 2, 2009
    Revealing documentary on the great man. Narrated by a short, toothy scientologist!
  • January 27, 2009
    A fascinating though somewhat uninspired documentary about one of the greatest directors of all time. Most interesting are the comments from the actors who have starred in his movies (particularly from Malcom McDowell, who had a friendship with Kubrick, and from Shelley Duvall, w...( read more)ho hated working with him) and from other modern directors; Allen's and Pollack's comments are particularly noteworthy. While the documenting techniques here are nothing special, the subject matter is intriguing, especially to fans of Kubrick or to those who wish to learn more about him, and it is for these viewers that I recommend this film.

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