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Roommates (1995)
Very Touching
I think I was about 14 or 15 when I saw this movie for the first time. I also think this was the last movie that actually brought me to tears.
The story of Rocky and his grandson was just so touching. It struck a chord and reminded me of my relationship with my own grandfather. You can't help but love the old fart.
By the time the movie was over I had felt as if these characters had really come to life, especially Rocky. I think that is what is so great about this movie. This crusty old man really grows on you and it's hard to let him go at the end.
This movie is definitely worth renting if you get the chance. A great family movie as well.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Better every time
The first time I saw this movie I didn't really get it all that much. I took it much more seriously than Kubrick probably ever intended it to be.
However, the second time I watched this movie I had a mindset set that this was a sardonic, witty, and most importantly humorous take on war. One can even over-generalize and say that the film was taking pot-shots at conflict as a whole (eg. USA vs. USSR, Lt.Mandrake vs. Gen.Ripper, the B-52 bomber and the obstructions of it's mission)Anyhow, I found myself laughing out-loud on numerous occassions upon subsequent viewings.
Peter Sellers is so amazing in the versatility and depth that each of his characters in the movie portray. It's the one-liners of General Turgedson (George C. Scott) that steal the show though. It's amazing to think Scott could play this character so well and then years latter pull-off a completely opposite viewpoint of another general in "Patton."
I believe this movie should be seen by everyone multiple times. It's themes and acting are absolutely timeless and and it should go down as Kubrick's finest overall work.