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2001 - A Space Odyssey ReviewsRating: 5 - A Giant Rorshach Test that is still a classic As actor Keir Dullea described the late Stanley Kubrick's 1968 classic science fiction art film, "It is a giant Rorschach Test." After thirty years since its release, the meanig of the film is still in debate. And it continues to inspire and awe its audience members. The special effects are a quantum leap ahead of its time, and one of the main characters, the HAL 9000 computer, continues to remind us of a future that should have become a reality. And the mysterious black monolith reminds us that we are not alone in the universe. Definately a film that is eeriely and hauntingly beautiful, if not memeorable. The movie that set the standards for science fiction films for years to come. You may not understand it at first, but the more you see 2001 and listen to its classical musical soundtrack, the more you will see in it. Ever since I saw it on NBC's Sunday Night at the movies in 1977, I'm still amazed at how the film has affected the fans of the science fiction genre. Check it out. Just be prepared to ask a lot of questions and get very little in answers. Rating: 5 - 2001: a space odyssey First, this movie is not for everyone. Second, there are a number of layers this movie should be critique. Being made in 1968 and considering the technology of the time, this movie is a masterpiece of visual effects which broke new ground. The beauty and emptiness of space/technology is truly captured in a realistic matter that stands to today's computer graphics. It is truly a masterpiece of sound, visuals, and optimistic role of man's exploration into space and his purpose/evolution in the universe. But dare I say the movie is not perfect. Kubrick loses ground into the importance of drama, plot,acting, and character development. Areas which made 2010 a much better film in getting the audience involved with man's purpose in the universe. Kubrick leaves too much of an interpretation in the film so that to him and the purist is what makes the film a classic, into which I believe is its major weakness. There are also some areas of the film which seem rather commercial and trite, like when the good doctor spends 5 minutes talking to his daughter....a plug for Bell telephone? Overall, it is a film that has truly stood the test of time and one that should be appreciated for its beauty, groundbreaking visuals, and style despite its aformentioned shortcomings. It is truly not a film for the masses. Rating: 5 - Stanley Kubrick's Masterpiece that still lives today... I'll admit it: 2001 is perhaps one of the slowest movies in history, moving at the pace of a tortoise the entire way through. However it is also one of the most ingenious, original, and simply breathtaking films ever to grace the big screen. Stanley Kubrick knew he was making something special when he made this movie, and the only way to truly experience this sweeping view of life in the future is on the big screen. Unfortunately, it is a rare event to be able to see this movie in the theatre, but at least DVD is the second best thing. 2001 looks great on DVD and sounds even better. Amazingly this landmark film has managed to stand the test of time, and only seems dated with the hokey ape makeup at the beginning of the film. For all the film buffs out there though, you can't say that you are a true fan of Science Fiction until you've seen 2001:A Space Odyssey.
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