Jan Harlan, a producer for the films of Stanley Kubrick since 1975's BARRY LYNDON, has put together an amazing documentary on the masterful filmmaker. The film covers Kubricks entire career, giving ample time to discuss each of his films as well as any controversy or production issues surrounding them. Narrated by Tom Cruise (star of Kubrick's final film, EYES WIDE SHUT), the nearly 2.5 hour documentary is an in-depth discussion that brings together those who worked closely with Kubrick throughout the years, including Harlan himself, Jack Nicholson, Malcolm McDowell, and Sir Arthur C. Clarke. The behind-the-scenes information in regards to how Kubrick sought to achieve his masterful visions or bring out the best in his actors is nothing new if you've watch the supplemental material available on the DVDs for Kubrick's film, but the best of the film comes in the form of Kubrick's personal life. The documentary includes rare footage of Kubrick at home with his wife and children and we are given the chance to see him in a different light: that of a caring husband and occasionally strict father. The material can become a bit dry and it's a bit longer than necessary, but there's a lot of information to cover and it's sure to satisfy fans of one of the world's most masterful filmmakers.
Review of Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
