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2001: A Space Odyssey

1968
Drama
Sci-fi
2h 29m
A unique cinematic journey, "2001: A Space Odyssey" travels across enormous distances of both space and time. The story it tells is on the one hand about the collective adventure of human life on and off this planet. But it is also about something lying beyond the bounds of humanity, something lying in the true realms of the mysterious. (Summary by djross)
Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick
Written by:
Arthur C. Clarke Arthur C. Clarke Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick
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Starring:
Keir Dullea Keir Dullea Gary Lockwood Gary Lockwood William Sylvester William Sylvester Daniel Richter Daniel Richter Leonard Rossiter Leonard Rossiter Margaret Tyzack Margaret Tyzack Robert Beatty Robert Beatty Douglas Rain Douglas Rain Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan Ed Bishop Ed Bishop Bill Weston Bill Weston Glenn Beck Glenn Beck
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Franchise:
Space Odyssey
Genres:
Drama, Sci-fi, Adventure, Mystery
AKA:
2001
Countries:
UK, USA
Languages:
English, French, Russian
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1968
Drama
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djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
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.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Feb 2007
97
99th
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.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 Apr 2009
11
99th
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.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
6
99th
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.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
gogokaingogokain
Rated 27 Dec 2007
20
32nd
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.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Perfect cinematography, score, acting, editing, directing, screenplay, story. If I was on an island and I could only pick 1 movie, this would be it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joojooJooJoo
Rated 27 Apr 2008
6
95th
Timeless - every time I watch this I'm sucked right into it - this is cinema in all its power and awe.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
jebJeb
Rated 21 Jul 2008
100
98th
A remarkable Sci-Fi masterpiece! Unbelievably beautiful and gorgeous imagery backed up with masterful acting and an amazing story. Just an overwhelming and breathtaking experience that words can't even describe. A landmark in cinema history and sky-rocketted Kubrick career. Hypnotic.
Rated 21 Jul 2008
spanksSpanks
Rated 02 Feb 2014
100
99th
I previously had given this film a score of 20 & wrote a review shitting all over it & criticizing its admiration among the film community. I wrote that review over a decade ago. It is now the year 2021 as I write this &, having rewatched the film last night, I wish to apologize to Mr. Kubrick himself. I know you are passed away, good sir, but you have created not only the greatest film, but quite possibly the most magnificent work of art in modern human history. Please, accept my bow.
Rated 02 Feb 2014
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 02 Mar 2007
5
91st
Few feature films have been as ambitious; few filmmakers had the talent to match that level of ambition. Kubrick's real genius was in synthesizing the strengths of film (emotive, operatic, visually stunning) with his own cerebral outlook, so that his attempts to tackle life's big questions are felt above all.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 21 Feb 2007
0
0th
Stunning visuals. The glorious imagery fuels the story, also the soundtrack beautifully compliments these images. 2001's cosmic scale creates a strong sense of grandeur, but also a sense of uncertainty.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 11 Sep 2008
100
99th
It's a great movie that was his time ahead and my most favorite movie ever. The effectd in "2001" are better than todays Hollywood crap. 40 years after "A Space Odyssey" starts in cinemas, the movie losts nothing on its fascination. A dark future prophecy that's not so unreal, and it's more than just science fiction. Machines will replace us...no doubt. Today and even more in the future.So which roll play's humanity in 100 years ???
Rated 11 Sep 2008
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 23 Jan 2009
35
20th
In what was surely a practical joke by the director, the movie sprawls out over nearly 2.5 hours with nearly zero dialogue, characters or action. All too frequently I thought I was watching a photograph, so little was happening onscreen. Recommended only for ambiance, this is better considered as an art installment than a film. Though the segment involving HAL is good (though still poorly paced), comprising a bloated hour of hour of film wedged in the middle of 1.5 hours of watching paint dry.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 28 Aug 2018
100
98th
It finally clicked after decades of only being able to stand this in chunks but there I was surrounded by it at the IMAX revival and was engulfed by lights and sounds.
Rated 28 Aug 2018
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 14 Jul 2009
100
99th
This is Kubrick's gem and film at its best. What my eyes witnessed was fine tuned beauty within this universe, whether it be natural or artificial. This film makes your mind go in so many ways, as you watch and wonder; are we trying to understand the meaning of the film or the meaning of life itself? It also delivers the greatest villain of all time, HAL9K. 2001 is a fine example of the relationship between art and cinema. A sensory masterpiece.
Rated 14 Jul 2009
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 22 Jul 2007
10
99th
If there is a film out there that can be called perfect, this is it. Every shot is so beautiful and precise, and although the story seems threadbare it has immense depth and is rewarding every time you watch it.
Rated 22 Jul 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 12 Feb 2007
98
98th
This is one of the strangest films you'll ever see. It has an absolutely fantastic score as well as some of the greatest shots you've ever seen. It is jam packed with memorable scenes as well as compelling characters. But with 2001, the atmosphere is truly one of the greatest. Its extremely quiet and subtle, but extremely powerful in its presentation. 2001 has a strange plot, in the end, you may not know what to think of it, but the best part about that is, you can interpret it any way you want.
Rated 12 Feb 2007
shalevshalev
Rated 02 Jan 2010
60
4th
Utterly exhausting. Although it holds a fairly interesting concept, staying awake is almost too great of a challenge.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
calhardingcalharding
Rated 16 Jul 2008
100
99th
A truly virtuoso piece of filmmaking from Kubrick who defies just about every cinematic tradition during 2001's running time. Dialogue deliberately takes a backseat to the visual metaphors employed by the film which are often lost on people raised in the Western representationalist style of filmmaking that relies on realistic depictions, but 2001 is real poetry in motion. Any attempt to explain it would be to emasculate it by erecting an artificial barrier between conception and appreciation.
Rated 16 Jul 2008
evolutionEvolution
Rated 20 Feb 2008
100
99th
There are many levels of understanding one can go through trying to decipher the visual clues of this masterpiece; it's the most complex, innovative and intelligent film I've seen. The book helps your understanding, but Kubrick visually expands on several concepts that Clarke didn't touch on. There are still many things in the film I don't understand, but that simply makes every re-watch all the more exciting.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
soybomb42soybomb42
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
99th
Who's Man, exactly/ Are we apes smashing old bones?/ Or children of stars?/
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 28 Aug 2008
10
97th
(after repeat viewings) An exceptional sci-fi, featuring some of the most beautiful imagery and one of the best villains ever put to screen. A true visual feast, a film to celebrate and think about.
Rated 28 Aug 2008
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 09 Feb 2009
85
91st
A beautiful film that does what many modern movies fails to do by inviting the audience to think. Loses a few points for lengthy silences that while no doubt critical to the atmostsphere of the film are sometimes a little much.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
magbMagb
Rated 14 Feb 2007
100
98th
A fascinating meditation on the origin and eventual destiny of mankind.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
rayRay
Rated 21 Jan 2010
100
99th
A true marvel of a film, unlike any other cinematic experience. Exceptionally beautiful and perfectly scored, with an incredibly intriguing and intelligent screenplay. It tells it's epic tale with such superb sutblety, in a remarkably unconventional way. The film has very little dialogue, creating an intense, haunting atmosphere, and making every spoken word vitally important. This is a film that will forever astound, surprise and bewilder you. Unforgettable and utterly brilliant.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
beedubBeeDub
Rated 23 Jun 2016
92
84th
What an awesome screensaver.
Rated 23 Jun 2016
supergloosupergloo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
93rd
If you've never seen this movie on the big screen (sorry--even a 65" plasma won't cut it) you're really missing something. The physical sensation of moving your entire head around picking out details in something like "The Blue Danube" sequence is downright exhilarating!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
This is a total celebration of the wonders of movie-making. It is a 150-minute orgasm of cinema, complete with hand-made special effects from 1967 that dwarf many movies of even today.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
zayankZayanK
Rated 22 Jul 2009
99
99th
This film is so relevant, both tematically and cinematographically, that I'm convinced people will be talking about it for centuries.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
stainStain
Rated 22 Mar 2007
100
95th
The most ambitious film ever made. Absolutely positively must be seen before you die
Rated 22 Mar 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 31 Mar 2008
99
99th
Never has space been presented so majestically. Makes mankinds accomplishments seem both filled with potential and irrelevant. The slow pace makes this such an... experience! Can you imagine anyone other than Kubrick directing this?
Rated 31 Mar 2008
jswinderjswinder
Rated 14 Aug 2008
99
99th
The greatest in Sci-Fi. Definitely one of the rarest experiences film has to offer. Remarkable. After viewing for my first time, it left me sitting in the dark, speechless and stupified, in an introspective trance. Films with this kind of philosophical range are few and far between. The element of contrasting man and machine was ingenious. The focus of this struggle is surrounded by an infinite field of empty space and possibilities. HAL remains as one of my favorite characters of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
febrarofebraro
Rated 15 Nov 2007
100
99th
Perhaps the most visually intriguing film ever, and a masterpiece of the kind that only Kubrick could deliver.
Rated 15 Nov 2007
antitypeantitype
Rated 21 Jan 2010
100
99th
A true masterpiece of cinema. The film itself, as suggested by the starless and bible-black opening screen set to Ligeti's "Atmospheres," is itself the rectangular monolith; the book of gnosis; the alchemical stone that transforms. This is not just a science-fiction film; it is a spiritual journey.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 04 Sep 2009
99
99th
The most visually sublime film I've ever watched. Not only did it revolutionize sci-fi films when it came out, but it provides a story with one of the most epic scopes ever, about the past, present, and future of the human race. Its plodding pace is a part of the craftmanship, as this film succeeds through an overarching beauty rather than constantly entertaining the viewer. I can't tell you exactly what it means, but I can tell you it is one of my favorite cinematic experiences of all time.
Rated 04 Sep 2009
scragglydaveScragglyDave
Rated 19 Dec 2008
4
4th
Oh god I fell asleep during the spaceship flyby scene and I was even fast forwarding it at the time.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 22 Apr 2009
10
5th
The concept is great. Despite that, this is one of the most boring films I have ever seen. There's about twenty minutes of showcasing different spaceships over classical music. Sounds riveting doesn't it?
Rated 22 Apr 2009
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
1st
I thought that this movie was the longest and most boring movie I ever had to sit through.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
98th
Such a perfect realization of Kubrick's vision, it's hard to imagine this being done any better today.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kafka1325kafka1325
Rated 12 Feb 2007
98
99th
Masterpiece... Represent the art in the movie culture...When you see this movie you can not believe that has made in 1968.
Rated 12 Feb 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 07 Nov 2014
85
94th
On this, my third watch (being a decade or two removed from the previous two), I finally came around! This is, of course, a groundbreakingly inventive and visually audacious sci-fi classic. The ideas (the famous symbolic match cut, the monolith) are as great as the scope. I still have one reservation about the film (and I'm not trying to be a smart alec here): I think Kubrick takes things a bit far in the 'Beyond the Infinite' segment. But that conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.
Rated 07 Nov 2014
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
99th
This film is a rare treasure: it asks deep fundamental questions and invites the viewer to ponder the history of humanity and our future. The film depends on gorgeous imagery (and it still is one of the most beautiful films ever), so don't expect clear explanations from the story. It is slow, so it is to be watched when in contemplative moods.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 21 Feb 2007
99
99th
If watching this on a modestly sized tube television is such an awesome experience, I can only imagine how amazing this must be in a full on 70mm presentation. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is a true display of the sheer awe and terror of life, death, the universe, and infinity. It doesn't need explanations for it to work. It's a beautiful piece of cinematic art.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
amitamit
Rated 19 Jul 2009
5
14th
Overrated, over complicated and quite frankly, boring!
Rated 19 Jul 2009
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
For such a famous film, 2001 sure is boring. It feels so long, and the going is so slow that it's nearly impossible to watch. Crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
theallianceTheAlliance
Rated 11 Sep 2007
91
98th
Sick score, sick visuals, awesome acting, awesome plot. A dream-like experience. A Masterpiece.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
eee_e
Rated 29 Sep 2008
95
97th
Renders me speechless, awestruck and amazed at the impossibility of the effects in this movie. Why couldn't Kubrick make more Science Fiction?!
Rated 29 Sep 2008
kahKAH
Rated 28 Apr 2009
4
93rd
Guess I'll post a new review soon, don't much care for the nonsense that once was here.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
82
65th
This is one of those movies that everyone thinks is mind blowingly excellent but I just can't help but feel underwhelmed. I'd like to enjoy it, but just can't get into it.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
teoremaTeorema
Rated 18 Feb 2008
100
98th
Every frame is perfect. A work of unmistakable genius, which becomes truer after reading the screenplay, which is all over the place. There is so much silence in the movie, which makes it all the more effective for me. The prehistoric part and the infinite and beyond part are great bookends.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
babamotsbabamots
Rated 06 Jun 2008
29
9th
Visually intriguing (at least on theatre screen) particularly considering the era. I enjoyed how every time I thought to myself "Couldn't Hal just..."--he did. However, there was simply not enough linear plot to be truly engaging.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 21 Feb 2010
100
99th
The quintessential sci-fi epic and it was made in 1968! This is the benchmark film and no one has come close so far which is a testament to Kubrick. There's such great use of silence, space, and drama in this. The concepts are all intelligent too, who would have thought to put something like HAL in? Back when sci-fi was campy Kubrick went in the opposite direction and came out with this cerebral beautiful film about extraterrestrials, technology, evolution, and rebirth. Truly timeless.
Rated 21 Feb 2010
sifter132sifter132
Rated 07 Apr 2012
54
4th
Waited a LONG time to see this and it massively underwhelmed me. I was ready for some sci-fi awesomeness, but I found myself falling asleep. Will watch again to confirm at some point, but not my type of movie at all - sorry fanboys... I'm sure it's very deep, symobolic, clever, blah blah, but it's just not very interesting to me. That is the primary requirement of a movie to me: it must keep me interested/entertained. If I want to see art, there are plenty of museums around...
Rated 07 Apr 2012
launchLaunch
Rated 31 Jul 2009
94
97th
What Stanley Kubrick was able to do here was create pure art. The slow pace and lack of dialogue can be a huge turn-off for many potential viewers, but this is undoubtedly one of the greatest ever.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 11 Oct 2014
5
2nd
Heavy-handed and silly. Over-hyped is an understatement.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 22 May 2007
99
99th
Some of the greatest visuals in a motion picture EVER. Amazing special effects, especially for that time. But much more than that. Brilliant.
Rated 22 May 2007
woozybWoozyB
Rated 11 Jun 2007
90
86th
Ground and mind-breaking for its time, there are scenes that have stuck in the general subconscious for years now. Space, humanity, technology, morality, all in one film.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
adoubleadouble
Rated 06 Sep 2012
73
49th
This movie just didn't quite work for me. It's definetly a beautiful film, but it all felt so distant and cold. I couldn't connect with what was going on. One thing that did work very well was the character of HAL. He's a fascinating villian, with one of the major reasons for that being that he is one of the most human-seeming characters in the film. He was the one thing that really sucked me in and the movie never got that interesting before or after.
Rated 06 Sep 2012
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
98
99th
Stunning visuals and a wonderful sense of the future, especially for a fairly early Sci-Fi film. The film manages to convey an amazing epic of story with extremely limited dialogue, focusing on a select few interactions and amazing visuals to tell the story. This is a science fiction masterpiece from one of the greatest directors, and has been massively influential over time.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
madisomadiso
Rated 16 Jan 2007
85
97th
dude we re in 2007 and nothing happened
Rated 16 Jan 2007
ewp805ewp805
Rated 13 Feb 2009
97
98th
Kubrick's signature film. Visually stunning, even now.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
murrayMurray
Rated 31 Jan 2010
80
61st
If you've read the book, you'll like this. If you haven't, large parts of this movie will be just unexplained, incomprehensible bullshit. The book doesn't require the movie, but the movie requires the book. That's a big flaw.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
naikounaikou
Rated 07 Jun 2009
100
99th
Fascinating from start to finish. At the end of the movie, I was literally too stunned to speak for a few minutes. A beautiful film which was ahead of its time in 1968, and *still* ahead of its time in 2001.
Rated 07 Jun 2009
patabongopatabongo
Rated 04 Aug 2007
55
7th
A load of hippy wank with some nice space station effects.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 21 Aug 2010
55
28th
Hard movie for me to rate. One one hand the visuals are stunning and I really like the majority of it. On the other hand by the end it had gone to such a weird place that I had no idea what the hell was going on and had to look it up online. It doesn't bother me when movies confuse me, but when I would have no way of figuring out what I saw unless I've read the book or look up dissertations online I consider it a failure. It's an important failure, but still a failure.
Rated 21 Aug 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
94
99th
Visually one of cinema's greatest achivements, "2001" is a film that only Kubrick could have made. Philosophical and open to interpretation, Kublick assumes his audience are philosophers too! It goes where so few mainstream films go and challenges the audience to actually use their brains and make up their own mind. Aside from that, the performances are brilliant, as is the soundtrack and the suspense and atmosphere Kubrick subtly creates in this film is nothing short of harrowing. Epic.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 20 Feb 2011
100
99th
(1000th ranking, yey) I do not have the words how incredible this movie is. Holy.fucking.shit. The music, holy shit. The cinematography, holy shit. The style, the directing, holy holy shit. I'm seriously speechless..
Rated 20 Feb 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Jan 2007
9
93rd
One of, it not, the most ambitious movie ever made. It must've been so hard to get a studio to allow you to make a movie with no dialog for 30 minutes.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
quickyQuicky
Rated 23 Jun 2008
96
99th
Woah! I can see why some people found this a dull movie, but to me it was everything that makes a movie great. Beautiful imagery, a powerful soundtrack, incredible directing, and a story that makes your mind go into hyperdrive. I can't believe I only just saw this movie for the first time. I love it!
Rated 23 Jun 2008
neuroticerotNeuroticErot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
55th
Good, but comes apart in the end. (Yes, I've read the book)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 08 Jul 2007
5
96th
It sounds a bit cliched, but this isn't a film. It's an experience.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 06 Jan 2012
100
98th
A true masterpiece.
Rated 06 Jan 2012
laerteslaertes
Rated 25 Apr 2008
95
99th
A monolith, a leap of mankind, animal to human; a leap of technology, circuits to awareness; the creation questions the creator; from being to becoming to being, a man now a god
Rated 25 Apr 2008
sproostsproost
Rated 13 Mar 2023
95
98th
Rewatch after 20yrs and i appreciate it fully now. Good heavens, what a masterpiece. Apart from some (good) dialog that sets up the story, 2001 is a chain of timeless legendary film moments that still work 55 yrs later. Of course enough has been said about the Strauss waltz; my simple personal take on it is that it gets on my nerves a bit on account of the repetition and length. It’s the only minor flaw in what otherwise quite literally is an abstract explosion of filmmaking brilliance.
Rated 13 Mar 2023
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Words really elude me when I try to think of how to explain why this movie is so incredible. It is a film that explains everything there is to civilization right at the start, and then builds upon it with novel concepts. It's about the beginning, the end, and the next frontier.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 18 Jun 2009
85
98th
4. Absolutely astonishing. /c Prince Charles Cinema
Rated 18 Jun 2009
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 21 Apr 2007
100
99th
Quite certainly one of the most beautiful films ever, and the content and meaning behind the images are equally as beautiful and profound. It's stunning how perfect Kubrick's direction is in this; despite the slow pacing no scene is pointless or wasted. One of the best examples of what film as a medium can accomplish in ways no other medium can truly match. The high water mark in the depiction of space, sci-fi, and philosophy in film, and one of the greatest of all time.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
jeffmoocowJeffmoocow
Rated 13 Sep 2011
50
16th
One movie I will never understand the love for, sure it has some really good moments during the middle of the movie and I love, love, love the whole shutting down of Hal scene and it is impressive visually for its time but I found most of it especially the whole ending sequence to be really boring.
Rated 13 Sep 2011
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
100
99th
#4
Rated 01 Mar 2008
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 Jul 2008
100
99th
It innovated, doesn't feel boring and genuinely scares me. The monolith terrifies me and the beginning does too. It is claustrophobic even though it takes place in space which could be infinite. My favourite Kubrick and necessary viewing.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 20 Jun 2008
99
99th
I can't imagine anyone scoring this movie lower than 95 if they love it or higher than 2 if they hate it. It's either pompous boring art or a genius allegory for mankind and his place in the universe. I vote the later. The single greatest cut scene in any film is the bone to spaceship jump. Mind-blowing.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
duncanramageDuncanRamage
Rated 12 Aug 2016
50
12th
Everything up until the last 30 minutes is wonderful, beautiful, and unlike anything else. The last 30 minutes can pretty easily be recreated at home with a lava lamp.
Rated 12 Aug 2016
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 02 Jun 2013
6
86th
the possibilities for our future are incomprehensible of course, but that doesn't faze kubrick, so intent is he on forcing a confrontation with The Unknown. the specifics of that concept are ours to project, but kubrick is there to provide the space upon which we may project them, and the impetus to do so. the monolith is therefore kubrick's - more importantly, cinema's - surrogate, existing to coax out our untapped potential via audiovisual manipulation, trigger the next evolutionary leap.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
tonydaltonydal
Rated 25 Sep 2007
70
41st
Very nice to look at...but whuh? As usual, Kubrick isn't giving away too many clues. If you like wallowing in speculation, I guess this is the film for you.
Rated 25 Sep 2007
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 26 May 2011
60
10th
Beautifully made, but not nearly as interesting as Kubrick fans say, and pretty damn boring at times.
Rated 26 May 2011
chiefgchiefg
Rated 04 Oct 2009
95
98th
Yes, it's essentially an overlong, boring mindfuck, but I'll be damned if it isn't one of the (if not the) most meticulously shot films of all time.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
blargetyBlargety
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
65th
I don't quite "get" this movie, but then who does?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tentontannerTenTonTanner
Rated 17 Nov 2014
75
22nd
Dun dun DUN DUN, bom bom bom bom bom bom bom.
Rated 17 Nov 2014
adrianadrian
Rated 27 Dec 2007
99
99th
I enjoyed this film when I first saw it (on DVD), but I didn't love it like I did Kubrick's other masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange. Then I saw A Space Odyssey on the big screen and was blown away. No other sf movie comes close to its beautiful and arresting visuals and its epic yet intimate scope.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
legstumplegstump
Rated 30 Dec 2008
100
99th
The greatest film of all time and one of the most profound works of art, in any medium, ever.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
I probably respect it more than I like it; it's Kubrick at his most cold and perfect, a slow-moving, introspective, visually stunning work, although I will freely admit that it's hardly a personal favorite. In all fairness, I'm probably too dumb to fully "get" it, so take my review and rating as you will.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kharaghkharagh
Rated 16 Jan 2009
100
99th
Still the best.
Rated 16 Jan 2009
majorbMajorB
Rated 01 Mar 2007
74
30th
I'm open about how I despise this movie. But, I have to give it a lot of credit for the groundbreaking special effects and hypnotic visuals and story. It just feels to me like 2001 is more about the experience of watching the film than being a good film in the traditional sense. In the context of the time it came out, it allowed people to really journey into space and experience what spacetravel would be like. Taken as a film, it's not engaging and not as smart as it thinks it is.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 20 Jan 2018
90
95th
Space Opera: death as violent and silent; scientific progress as awesome, ominous and pointless; life as perilous and precious. The special effects are unbelievably exquisite - hard to believe that this was made in 1968. Simply incredible vision and mastery - and a film about us; humanity. However, it does drag. I watched it in 1.08x speed and it improved a lot.
Rated 20 Jan 2018
docforeverDocforever
Rated 12 Jun 2011
85
27th
The score and cinematography makes it less of a movie, and more of an "experience." Its a tad on the long side, though. Its not really a movie you would want to watch with a group of friends, but something you should watch by yourself so you can "absorb" everything.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
wcnitzwcnitz
Rated 08 Jul 2007
100
99th
One of my own 'perfect' films. Kubrick and Sagan are a perfect match, and Kubrick's effort on screen is just stellar. I can't say enough about this movie and I can't do it justice in a mini-review. If you haven't seen it, you're missing out on an experience.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
One of the most mind blowing, original, amazing...words fail me to describe the amazing-ness of this movie, except to say it has a very comfortable spot at the top of my list of the greatest movies of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
imrealgodimrealgod
Rated 19 Nov 2014
0
0th
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Rated 19 Nov 2014
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 18 Jan 2007
35
6th
Utter tosh enlivened by Hal and some of the visuals. Art school losers love to drone on about this film. Probably best seen stoned.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
smpSMP
Rated 10 Dec 2012
60
19th
I love reading about this movie and looking at it more than I do enjoying it. I can absolutely appreciate every aspect of it, but watching it bores the hell out of me.
Rated 10 Dec 2012

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