2001: A Space Odyssey

The greatest American film of the 1960s, and in some ways the pinnacle of cinematic expression thus far achieved. A unique film, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is a reflection on the correspondence of anthropogenesis and technogenesis, and on the fate of this common origin. Note to first-time viewers: the first viewing of this film must be nowhere else than in a well-equipped large-screen cinema with high-quality sound. A singular achievement.

An intriguing film than unfolds appropriately, at least in my opinion, slow by Hollywood's standards. Kubrick's masterful sci-fi film is packed with beautiful cinematography, special effects, symbolism and everything you could possibly want. While not for everyone, especially creationists, this is a must see for any film or sci-fi enthusiast.

Just a beautiful film. Visually spectacular and a truly terrific score. I find myself pressed for words here. As its a movie so well crafted, really you have to experience it yourself to truly understand why it gets the praise it gets. Kubrick should always be remembered for what he did here. The entity that is film and film making peaks at 2001.. in 1968 of course.

My favorite film, impossible to overstate the pedestal from which it radiates. A monument reverberating through science fiction, special effects technology, the art of cinema. The most spellbinding audiovisual work of the mid-century; brain-itching allegory conveyed with spine-tingling aesthetic sensations. Scientific plausibility and human ingenuity cannot contain this far out imagination, expressionist and surreal, an ambiguous spiritualism, cosmic wonder at all things beyond mortal capacity.

Yes, yes. I know. Maybe I just didn't "get it." But my god, what a fucking boring movie. It's like they were intentionally fucking with you... "hey, let's see if we can get away with this guy breathing over and over again for 20 minutes!". Yeah, I don't give a shit if it's supposed to make you feel like you're there or whatever. It's still fucking MINUTES UPON MINUTES OF NOTHING HAPPENING. THAT IS NOT GOOD FILM. And the ending? What a cop out.