While the story is relatively nonsensical, and as far as I can tell, inconsequential (At least without exploration of the sexual dynamic) - you do feel witness to lovely film-making. The visual introduction to her is perhaps Kubrick's best direction in the movie. Lolita herself was cast perfectly - she is able to convey total confidence, wit and command over others (even though the story of course involves a clear case of indefensible abuse of her character). One of Sellers' characters - Quibly, in terms of voice - is clearly doing a Kubrick impersonation. Winters conveys unabashed desperation, and Sellers - somehow conveys pure range and genius, though you would be hard pressed to explain how or why. Mason conveys gentlemanly smoothness, followed by detestable smoothness, and finally panic and paranoia. A truly funny movie - noticeably well acted by James Mason, Shelley Winters, and Peter Sellers.
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