2001: A Space Odyssey
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: April 2, 1968
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PanapaokNov 11, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To start with, I can definitely say that 2001 A Space Odyssey is a film with great potential and premise, deals with a big amount of important themes and achieves to remain a film of great importance.

Stanley Kubrick worked pretty hard on this film and managed to create some of the best visual effects ever made. His direction is amazing and he gives to the film an eerie atmosphere.

Some dismissed the film as boring and incomprehensible. Well If you consider 2001 boring you must definitely have really small imagination. Of course it is like a silent film but Kubrick supports the point of the film with great artistry and leaves us think and search in our mind and our hearts.

2001 A Space Odyssey is a spellbinding and absorbing adventure in secret paths that we may never find out in our lives because they are too short.

To end I can definitely say that 2001 is not only one of the best sci-fi movies ever made but also one of the best generally. It is one of the most thought provoking films (like all the sci-fi should be) and inspires our awe in every minute of it.

Of course there is an openness in the film's meaning especially in the ending shots which have an allegorical and philosophical meaning. For me 2001 is not a religious film but it's about science, discovery and mainly for evolution.

It's a film for adults and mature teenagers because it could be extremely weird and disturbing for younger audiences. But it's a must-see for every cinephile around the world.… Expand
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REDWOUNov 22, 2014
2001 was a great film. I think it's Stanley Kubrick's best film, but I haven't seen enough of his films to be sure of it. Definitely a film everyone should see before they die.
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Ben_WolfDec 28, 2014
Stanley Kubrick's great and grand masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, is perhaps his most hated and his most loved. People either love it (5 star ratings) or hate it (no star ratings). Debate around this film has been going on since itsStanley Kubrick's great and grand masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, is perhaps his most hated and his most loved. People either love it (5 star ratings) or hate it (no star ratings). Debate around this film has been going on since its release in 1968. But the vast percentage of the controversy has played out over the last several years. It seems the new generation does not like this film because of its slow pace and outdated visual effects (which in my opinion are some of the best in history).

But behind the swayed images, is a story of humanity, the things that we go through and much more. This is a truly genius work of art. This is one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) film that has ever been made.… Expand
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StarlessJan 2, 2015
The perhaps greatest movie ever conceived by humanity, masterfully directed by Stanley Kubrick, expresses beautifully what Arthur C. Clarke envisioned with his epic four book trilogy. Transcendental, pleasant, smart, interesting,The perhaps greatest movie ever conceived by humanity, masterfully directed by Stanley Kubrick, expresses beautifully what Arthur C. Clarke envisioned with his epic four book trilogy. Transcendental, pleasant, smart, interesting, thought-provoking, this is all the evolution of film making is about. With an awe-inducing soundtrack by Strauss, combined with the cold, dark atmosphere of outer space, where no one can hear you scream and where evolution and creation's secrets lie. The Monolith spreads secrets to all ears; few are bound to truly listen. "It's full of stars!"… Expand
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MattBrady99Nov 25, 2016
"Daisy."

So I just saw "2001" at a film festival and it was kinda incredible. Why do I feel like I just ticked off my bucket list of things to die before you die. I've been waiting a long time to watch this on the big screen. I already seen"Daisy."

So I just saw "2001" at a film festival and it was kinda incredible. Why do I feel like I just ticked off my bucket list of things to die before you die. I've been waiting a long time to watch this on the big screen. I already seen the movie about 3 or 4 years ago, but my memory of the film isn't that strong. So when I was picking what movies I wanted to see at (LIFF), and this was on the list, as the festival also shows classic movies.

Re-watching this movie was quite the experience. Nothing like a massive screen and loud speakers blasting off beautiful music while drifting in space. From the dawn of man till the end of human life. The cycle repeats.

But seriously, what can I honestly say about "2001" that hasn't been said already. It's one of the greatest Sci-Fi films of all time. It's groundbreaking and pure genius. Even at the slower pace parts, I was still engaged. After it was over, I was contemplating on it.

For a 1968 film, it's visual effects still hold up today and looks way more convincing than today. Well, there was a couple of effects that was noticeable, but the rest (which is mostly practical) still looks amazing. The "Star Gate" sequence is one example of a trippy and a breathtaking effect that it owned Kubrick an Oscar.

Every shot in this movie is like something you would hang up on your wall. Kubrick has been known for being a perfectionist of his work. This is a work of an artist that doesn't just get praised for how much he dose, but how little. Three years of making this - you can get easily attached to your work that after awhile you find the hidden beauty of the story. Do it 40 or 127 times until you get what you want and exactly how you wanted. A similar method that Chaplin use for "City Lights". But it isn't just images that kept me attention and I don't think Stanley was intending on that. There's plenty of scenes that goes on forever, not for spectacle, but more of use to inhabit everything that's going on.

It also helps that music in this is so beautiful, but very eerie at the right moments. I can take the monolith on the moon scene as a great example of the bone chilling music. It may be scary for some, because of "Requiem for Soprano" playing in the background, but I kinda see like this:

Man discovers a 4 million year old structure buried under the surface of the moon. Perfect angles and a disturbingly flawless complexion. imagine if this event actually occurred in reality and you were sitting in front of your TV when a breaking news bulletin interrupts your program. Just imagine the weight of the emotions you feel. There is no explanation for how this structure could even exist. its impossible! It will be the most reality-shattering event in the history of the world.

It's one of my favorite scenes of all time, because the scene alone perfectly captures that feeling. No explanation. No answers. No reason.

Overall: Films like "Space Odyssey" is why I love movies. Extraordinary and beautiful work of art. "2001" isn't just a classic for it's effects or the show stealer Hal9000, but how it wants to inspire and enlarge us. A space voyage that evokes questions and kept the audience in awe for 48 years.… Expand
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GHarrisonDec 24, 2017
Visually exceptional masterpiece with a soundtrack so fantastic its usage has become cliché. Dramatic, intense, iconic and truly incredible to think it's almost half a century old. For me Clive, Kubrick's finest.
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smartmartSep 18, 2015
A surreal adventure through space from master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. The film is absolutely beautiful and will have any viewer guessing what the film's true meaning is.
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davidcreator123Jun 25, 2015
What a film!

2001: A Space Odyssey is a movie of its own. It's not a movie you can casually watch in the background of a conversation or talking to anyone. It's a movie you really have to listen to, otherwise you won't enjoy it.What a film!

2001: A Space Odyssey is a movie of its own. It's not a movie you can casually watch in the background of a conversation or talking to anyone. It's a movie you really have to listen to, otherwise you won't enjoy it.

"Considered to be the greatest Sci-Fi film of all time" I completely agree and recommend this gem of cinema!… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022
To me, this is not only Kubrick's best film but also a milestone of the genre. It is quite long at around two and a quarter hours, and it is slow, that I agree with. But it is never boring, well not to me it isn't. Besides, and this is up toTo me, this is not only Kubrick's best film but also a milestone of the genre. It is quite long at around two and a quarter hours, and it is slow, that I agree with. But it is never boring, well not to me it isn't. Besides, and this is up to interpretation, but I think the slow pacing is deliberate, it adds to the haunting and eerie quality 2001 has and also to assimilate every shot which speak volumes, and also 2001's greatest strength is actually in the details.

The story is somewhat abstract in its structure but is also quite complex, innovative and interesting yet has a simple message, and the screenplay and direction by Kubrick are superb. The acting is not the film's best asset, but it is good enough, with Douglas Rain the standout as the voice of HAL 9000 as he is really quite brilliant. Two things especially make 2001 so good. One are the visuals- even after all those years they are simply outstanding. The cinematography is indeed splendid, as are the colours and settings, but there are so many memorable images. The images of the giant Starchild floating through space and the tribe of apes painfully putting two and two together still resonate considerably even now. The other is the music. Coming from a big classical music enthusiast, I was delighted by the use of Also Sprach Zarathustra and On the Beautiful Blue Danube and how they combined with the visuals were exceedingly clever.

Overall, this is a truly wonderful film that is worth seeing for the visuals and music alone and still continues to intrigue and perplex with the ending. As much as I like Oliver and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, two of my childhood favourites, and the brilliant Lion in Winter to me this is it... the best film of 1968. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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mcwalshJul 28, 2015
Glorious in every aspect, Kubrick's magnum opus is beyond the meaning of a space adventure. It is an art movie with emotional and intense drama, along with a profound metaphor that still intrigues. The best movie of all time.
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RobertBroganSep 26, 2015
Some movies get acclaim in their time, but then years later they do not seem so great. For the first hour while rewatching 2001, particularly the moon base sequences, I was wondering if this is really an all-time great movie. But after theSome movies get acclaim in their time, but then years later they do not seem so great. For the first hour while rewatching 2001, particularly the moon base sequences, I was wondering if this is really an all-time great movie. But after the mission to Jupiter begins, the show starts and it does not feel dated. If anything, it gets better on repeat viewings, with more to pick up. 2001 is full of exemplary pioneering spirit and does deserve to be called one of the all-time greats.… Expand
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smiyamotNov 29, 2015
This was made way, way back in time. To make a high budget sci-fi movie was unheard of. We follow evolutionary quantum leaps in the history of mankind to today (in the movie) where we are following a signal sent to Jupiter. This is also anThis was made way, way back in time. To make a high budget sci-fi movie was unheard of. We follow evolutionary quantum leaps in the history of mankind to today (in the movie) where we are following a signal sent to Jupiter. This is also an early questioning of artificial intelligence (HAL) versus human intelligence. Not quite sure what the last act of the movie was saying, but I have the DVD in my collection so I can view it and figure it out.… Expand
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SiavashtitkanJun 19, 2016
the best movie of cinema history! ...................very mysterious and smart and very philosophical.you just need to see that match cut of the bone to the spaceship;it gives you everything that he wants you tothe best movie of cinema history! ...................very mysterious and smart and very philosophical.you just need to see that match cut of the bone to the spaceship;it gives you everything that he wants you to know:history,philosophy,politic and meta-physic science.you'll be surprised by Kubrick's imagination and moving that to the screen even better.he is not the [perfect director].he's much more than that.… Expand
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PanchogulJun 14, 2020
Es curioso, la primera vez que vi esta película hace ya tantos años la encontré aburrida, pero hoy en día la considero una de las mejores películas de ciencia ficción de todos los tiempos.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 5, 2016
There's much from the movie that you'll enjoy. You know what else could mean sound and minimal dialogue in this movie? It means that some people won't give this movie the score as expected, but at least those science fans can at least showThere's much from the movie that you'll enjoy. You know what else could mean sound and minimal dialogue in this movie? It means that some people won't give this movie the score as expected, but at least those science fans can at least show this movie a little bit higher, right?… Expand
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PachekoviskMar 16, 2016
A MASTERPIECE
One of the greatest movies of all time
THE greatest sci-fi film of all time
A great symbolic movie
One of my favorite movies
nothing more to say.
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TheFilmDoctorMar 22, 2016
Perhaps it takes the passage of time to gain the perspective to call some films great. Certain movies, despite being ridiculed upon their initial release, have been "re-discovered" years later and labeled as forgotten classics. It's aPerhaps it takes the passage of time to gain the perspective to call some films great. Certain movies, despite being ridiculed upon their initial release, have been "re-discovered" years later and labeled as forgotten classics. It's a universal truth that art isn't always immediately recognized as such - this is why so many revered painters, authors, and composers have died in poverty and relative obscurity. Filmmakers face some of the same challenges - in a business climate, courage is the number one characteristic needed by anyone with the goal of fashioning a work that is deliberately thought-provoking but lacking in mass appeal. Such idealistic intentions won't inflate any director's bank account, but they may make an enduring statement. That brings us to the subject of this review: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Despite gaining additional adherents and growing more respected with each passing day, 2001 would likely be a failure if shown to a typical, MTV-weaned group of multiplex patrons. Watching this film demands two qualities that are sadly lacking in all but the most mature and sophisticated audiences: patience and a willingness to ponder the meaning of what's transpiring on screen. 2001 is awe inspiring, but it is most definitely not a "thrill ride." It is art, it is a statement, and it is indisputably a cinematic classic.

he level of anticipation surrounding 2001 was as high as that to accompany any cinematic event before or after. Not only had Kubrick developed the project in complete secrecy, but, with the space race in its final laps, the world was ready to inhale any whiff of science fiction. But 2001 did not satisfy everyone. In fact, the initial reaction could charitably be called mixed. While a minority of those in early audiences recognized that they had witnessed the birth of a masterpiece, many movie-goers were nonplused and confused. Several influential mainstream publications panned the film, and, while it was successful at the box office, it was not the blockbuster some had expected it to be. Yet 2001 did not die. Instead, its reputation grew, and, by the mid-'70s, it had become a Goliath.

It's questionable which element of 2001 stands out the most clearly: the pacing, the music, or the visuals. In truth, the three are inseparable. Like a skilled chef, Kubrick blended them together to form a dish of incomparable excellence. They are unique ingredients, yet, once mixed, they can no longer be reconstituted into their original forms. For most movies, this is not the case, but that's one of many areas in which 2001 is an exception. Listening to a soundtrack of this film provokes an avalanche of images in the mind's eye. Can anyone who has seen 2001 listen to the Johann Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz" and not think of the shuttle docking at the space station? And Richard Strauss' rousing, unforgettable "Also Spoke Zarathustra" has become synonymous with this picture. (In fact, "Zaruathustra" is often referred to as the "Theme from 2001".)

In terms of its approach to the science fiction genre, 2001 stands alone. This is a space-based movie without zooming spaceships, laser shootouts, or explosions. The action, to the degree that there is action, is viewed from a detached perspective. Spacecraft move (relatively) slowly, they do not zip around at the speed of light. The result is a cold, majestic motion picture, a movie that seeks to remind us of the vastness of space and our relatively insignificant place in it. Kubrick's intention with 2001 was not to thrill us with battles and pyrotechnics, but to daunt us with the realization of how much there is that we do not understand. The movie's slowness (and it is slow) not only allows us to absorb the images, music, and atmosphere, but provides the opportunity to think about the implications of what Kubrick is saying. As enjoyable as Star Wars is, it does not encourage deep introspection. 2001 demands it.

I can think of two other movies that have consciously borrowed aspects of Kubrick's 2001 style. (There may be others, but either I have forgotten them or I never knew about them to forget.) They are Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Contact. Both slowed their pace to awe the viewer with a cavalcade of visual images. It worked in the latter case but not in the former.

2001 needs to be experienced to be appreciated. It loses something on a TV screen; even the best home video setup can't replicate what it's like to see the movie in a theater. Over 40 years after its release, 2001 has lost none of the qualities that make it an acknowledged masterwork.… Expand
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night4Jul 10, 2016
While this movie isn't perfect, it's so close in so many ways it deserves a 10.

What's most memorable, perhaps, is its authentic late 60's space vibe that other shows and movies have been emulating or honoring for decades. It's truly aWhile this movie isn't perfect, it's so close in so many ways it deserves a 10.

What's most memorable, perhaps, is its authentic late 60's space vibe that other shows and movies have been emulating or honoring for decades. It's truly a work of art.… Expand
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JonathonBMay 22, 2016
Regardless of one's personal taste, "2001: A Space Odyssey" is filled with grand, philosophical ideas, and stunning imagery and special effects that hold up extremely well for modern audiences. Avoid it if you desire to see a moreRegardless of one's personal taste, "2001: A Space Odyssey" is filled with grand, philosophical ideas, and stunning imagery and special effects that hold up extremely well for modern audiences. Avoid it if you desire to see a more conventional film with traditional dialogue scenes and characterizations, for Kubrick uses image and sound as fuel for his otherworldly story. Truthfully, some will find the film's slow, deliberate pace frustrating, though, for discerning viewers, "2001" is a revered classic that offers rich rewards.… Expand
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
There is only ONE thing stopping this film from being no.1 on all the "best of all time" lists. The people that love this film worship it (including me) & the people that hate it only hate it because they are naive & impatient. If everyoneThere is only ONE thing stopping this film from being no.1 on all the "best of all time" lists. The people that love this film worship it (including me) & the people that hate it only hate it because they are naive & impatient. If everyone had patience in this world & people ACTUALLY paid attention to the whole film without falling asleep? It would be EVERYONES Greatest film ever made. The true monilith of cinema.

No words can describe how masterful this film is. It's more than just a film, it's somthing else entirely. To me, the TRUE meaning of the words "masterpiece" & "experience" is - "2001: A Space Odyssey".

There's more deep meaning and hidden messages in this film than all of Chris Nolan's films combined.

To explain to the Naive and impatient folk. there IS a reason for the 5 minite scenes of (so-called) "nothing".
We spend 10 minutes looking at apes in plain desert, showing us how we developed human behavour for the first time.
THEN....all of a sudden, we're seeing a spaceship & spacestation. Without the 5 minute scenes, The film wouldn't be able to make us appreciate the technology we've managed to create since the "dawn of man". Think of those scenes as a 'celebration' of tenchnology & space travel.
All those 5 minute scenes of "nothing" are one of the most important aspects of the film.

There is even a reason as to why the film plays 5 minutes of music before the film starts.
The song 'requiem' plays whenever a monolith appears on-screen. Stanley uses 'Requiem' to not only create a chilling mood but also give the monolith a voice. 'Requiem' is the monolith's voice speaking to whoever it is facing. By having the music play over the black screen at the beginning of the film Kubrick is actually showing us the first monolith. Doesn't the black screen go on for a little too long? That was done intentionally by Kubrick. This is the monolith speaking to the audience themselves which suggest that we're about to witness a film so grand and so magnificent that it will open up our eyes to things we've never even thought possible.?

This is a movie that needs thinking, repeated viewings, and more thinking, it's ambiguous and multilayered.
It's a philosophical journey that makes you wonder about life.
A masterpiece still fresh to this day, it looks like it hasn't dated a single year, it has phenomenal special effects, a brilliant screenplay and story, astoundingly perfect acting with one of the greatest villains of all time, along side the best use of music in a motion picture to this day.
This movie is among a special catagory in science-fiction movies, 2001 is not concerned with thrilling us, but with inspiring our awe.
Watching this film demands two qualities that are sadly lacking in all but the most mature and sophisticated audiences: patience and a willingness to ponder the meaning of what's transpiring on screen. 2001 is awe inspiring, but it is most definitely not a "thrill ride." It is art, it is a statement, and it is indisputably a cinematic classic.

Kubrick's best work, and in my eyes, the greatest motion picture ever created and i doubt it will ever be triumphed.

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stgrunuMar 29, 2018
This is one of those movies that chase you forever. After my first watch I couldn't sleep and couldn't stop thinking about it. I hate myself for taking so long before watching it.
It honestly is one of the best pieces of media I've watchedThis is one of those movies that chase you forever. After my first watch I couldn't sleep and couldn't stop thinking about it. I hate myself for taking so long before watching it.
It honestly is one of the best pieces of media I've watched and it's one of those movies you just want more from but at the same time you don't.… Expand
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Joao452364Jan 3, 2017
Um Filme que quebra todas as barreiras de como fazer um bom Sci-Fi, 2001: Uma odisseia no espaço traz tudo de melhor que um Sci-Fi precisa ter: Um roteiro emocionante e denso, e efeitos visuais maravilhosos, que são reforçados pela fotografiaUm Filme que quebra todas as barreiras de como fazer um bom Sci-Fi, 2001: Uma odisseia no espaço traz tudo de melhor que um Sci-Fi precisa ter: Um roteiro emocionante e denso, e efeitos visuais maravilhosos, que são reforçados pela fotografia e Mixagem de som.… Expand
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alejandro970Aug 13, 2017
One of Kubrick top works and that changed the way of telling space travel stories, based on Arthur C. Clarke book. To see it requires a lot of discipline as spectator, and something that gives greater strenght is the background music (BlueOne of Kubrick top works and that changed the way of telling space travel stories, based on Arthur C. Clarke book. To see it requires a lot of discipline as spectator, and something that gives greater strenght is the background music (Blue Danube, Zaratustra). The space oddity of ever.… Expand
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kieranlborgJul 9, 2019
This movie is a simple yet significant representation of the human race from the eye of the great Stanley Kubrick or else its a no bad computer vs human movies. It depends if you want to watch the movies and take it at face value or if youThis movie is a simple yet significant representation of the human race from the eye of the great Stanley Kubrick or else its a no bad computer vs human movies. It depends if you want to watch the movies and take it at face value or if you want to immerse yourself in the story.… Expand
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Stanley Kubrick & science-fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke puts a great visual to a film like this for it's great special FX by hand. Every film has a beauty of special FX in it's own way, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is one of the mostStanley Kubrick & science-fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke puts a great visual to a film like this for it's great special FX by hand. Every film has a beauty of special FX in it's own way, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) is one of the most memorable space film.… Expand
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eva3si0nJan 31, 2022
2001: A Space Odyssey is probably the best Sci-Fi film in history. It was shot more than 50 years ago, but still looks great and relevant. It is difficult to imagine what impression the film left in the audience in 1968. Kubrick is clearly a2001: A Space Odyssey is probably the best Sci-Fi film in history. It was shot more than 50 years ago, but still looks great and relevant. It is difficult to imagine what impression the film left in the audience in 1968. Kubrick is clearly a genius, especially for his filming of the ending of the film. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a real pillar of all Sci-Fi cinema, it is difficult to imagine how many paintings drew inspiration from A Space Odyssey. I regularly review the film every few years. One of the best films in history.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMay 26, 2018
2001: A Space odessey is one of the fundamentals of Sci-fi and I can definitely say that it is honor well deserved. Not only it has some incredible effects for it's time, but the way the story starts, and how it uses it's dialogues, silence2001: A Space odessey is one of the fundamentals of Sci-fi and I can definitely say that it is honor well deserved. Not only it has some incredible effects for it's time, but the way the story starts, and how it uses it's dialogues, silence and music to convey it's message is superb. My only gripe would be that the last scene is maybe a tad bit too long and can be hard on the eyes. But other than that, this is one journey that everyone, not matter where they come from, should embark in.… Expand
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Kevin41Jan 4, 2017
This movie revolutionized the use of the frame, that here is no longer a simple tool to tell, but it takes on a meaning of its own, being able to express the meaning by itself. Images must "speak": it is for this reason taht the timing ofThis movie revolutionized the use of the frame, that here is no longer a simple tool to tell, but it takes on a meaning of its own, being able to express the meaning by itself. Images must "speak": it is for this reason taht the timing of this film are dilated and shots lasting longer than expected. In this work, in fact, Kubrick creates a communication with the viewer that exceeds the verbal level, reducing the dialogue to a minimum quantity. Music and images become strnger than any words and this is just a skill that the movie has, which is to hit the unconscious without words.… Expand
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daniel678Jun 9, 2017
One of the best movies ever made in the history of cinema. Shocking, real, minimalist, very well told. 2001 is pure cinema. The closest to perfection. Photography, direction, art direction, film, all this and more deserving of all possibleOne of the best movies ever made in the history of cinema. Shocking, real, minimalist, very well told. 2001 is pure cinema. The closest to perfection. Photography, direction, art direction, film, all this and more deserving of all possible prizes. Stanley Kubrick gives us a masterpiece that will last for all eternity and will go to Jupiter and beyond. Stanley Kubrick did it to perfection. 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY FOREVER.… Expand
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jack2244Mar 19, 2017
Personally my favorite Stanley Kubrick movie. It is by far his most acclaimed movie besides A Clockwork Orange. It really isn't as boring as some people put it out to be. It is a really interesting movie so yeah, that's all I have to say about it.
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MehrshadNPAug 28, 2019
Producing a Si-Fi movie in the 60s would be easy.But creating one that would fit the technology of 2020 is mind blowing!
Kubrick made a movie that not only is way beyond its time,but is also so meaningful.
Making a "meaningful" si-fi movieProducing a Si-Fi movie in the 60s would be easy.But creating one that would fit the technology of 2020 is mind blowing!
Kubrick made a movie that not only is way beyond its time,but is also so meaningful.
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BeastJ18Apr 21, 2018
Without a doubt, the greatest and most perfect movie of all time. Kubrick combined and exceeded art, culture and intellect. It triumphs on the highest level in all filmmaking aspects, beautiful cinematography, cerebral editing, masterfulWithout a doubt, the greatest and most perfect movie of all time. Kubrick combined and exceeded art, culture and intellect. It triumphs on the highest level in all filmmaking aspects, beautiful cinematography, cerebral editing, masterful direction, remarkably analytical and genius writing, superbly subdued and appropriate acting and voice performance, breathtaking stunt coordination, revolutionary production design and costuming, stunning sound design, immortal musical integration and the most breathtaking visual effects ever made. It was far ahead of its time and filmmakers are still striving to create something that even slightly echoes this film. A perfect combination of artistry and intelligence, never to be surpassed.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
One of the greatest epics in science fiction in all history, it's been more than 45 years since it was released and still to this day it remains one of the biggest if not the biggest reference of the genre.
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sharathegde1995Dec 23, 2017
Mostly remembered as an innovation for future sci-fi films to come, this Stanley Kubrick film is a tale of Human evolution, Science and technology , space adventure and much more told in the most bizarre yet thought-provoking way
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CTHReviewsFeb 1, 2018
2001: A Space Odyssey is a cinematic, science fiction masterpiece. I had so many questions when I first watched it, and I still do now.
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theCRITIC2May 21, 2018
I hate how this movie doesn't have a score of 100 here in Metacritic. This movie is I think one of the best films ever created (if not the best). If you're criticizing this film because it's not entertaining and it's boring, you're doing itI hate how this movie doesn't have a score of 100 here in Metacritic. This movie is I think one of the best films ever created (if not the best). If you're criticizing this film because it's not entertaining and it's boring, you're doing it wrong. This film is not supposed to be entertaining, this film is the testimony of the future, an allegory in other terms. The shot of this film from beginning up to the ending is marvelous (especially the ending sequence). There was no scene in this where I wasn't amazed by the cinematography, every scene is a painting. Stanley Kubrick is truly one of the best directors of all time to have ever lived and I think this is his best work throughout his entire life. The soundtrack of this film is also great like the use Also Sprach Zarathustra: Einleitung at the opening and at the ending of film or the use of the Waltz on the Blue Danube or even the breathing sound which some have said that Kubrick himself recorded is astounding.
You could argue that every actor in this film feels robotic and that is actually one of the points of this film, technology has taken and driven us to the point that we ourselves are robotic in many ways. This film influence the Sci-Fi genre (which would influence George Lucas in his film Star Wars 9 years later) and in fact not only the genre, but also the whole film industry. This film is as genius is as genius as the one who directed it. I love this film so much, go watch this if you haven't but don't go watch this like something entertaining or just your regular pastimes, watch this like you're viewing a series of paintings painted by Kubrick himself and also a poetic testimony of what future could bring to the existence of humanity.… Expand
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LivingTribunalJul 11, 2020
This movie itself is a Monolith of the movie industry. I've watched many classics, but this is on whole other level.
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
2001: A Space Odyssey is a film I've been wanting to watch for a while now. I've always heard that it's a great one, and that it is a must-watch for sci-fi fans. Well, I finally watched it yesterday, and I enjoyed it. I think it's a very2001: A Space Odyssey is a film I've been wanting to watch for a while now. I've always heard that it's a great one, and that it is a must-watch for sci-fi fans. Well, I finally watched it yesterday, and I enjoyed it. I think it's a very solid sci-fi film with an interesting story that can be interpreted in more than a few ways (as proven by the hundreds of explanation/theory videos and essays that are out there). The thing that struck me the most about the film is how beautiful it is for a 1968 release. There are some shots that you could show me completely out of context and I'd probably think that it's from a modern movie. The effects are also truly incredible for the era. I am definitely looking forward to attending one of the 70mm screenings that they'll be doing with Nolan's restored version soon. This is also one of those films where I'm going to have to watch it multiple times. It's not really an option. The first time around I was merely trying to take everything I could in, but now I can go back and pay more attention to certain things. With all of that being said, this isn't a perfect film. I think some of the sequences drag on a little too long (although I'm sure audiences were not complaining back when this first came out) and the story does move a little too slow for me at times. But I was still very much satisfied when it ended.… Expand
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cameronhalmansJan 9, 2019
Rich with symbolism and outstanding visual effects/cinematography, 2001: A Space Odyssey transcends time. Confusing yes, but once you understand Kubricks vision, this film clicks. 100/100
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mrafrotastic00Jun 2, 2018
Cinematic Masterpieces: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Starring: Keir Dullea. Gary Lockwood. Douglas Rain. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. No one has ever experienced a film like "2001: A Space Odyssey." Science-fiction moviesCinematic Masterpieces: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Starring: Keir Dullea. Gary Lockwood. Douglas Rain. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. No one has ever experienced a film like "2001: A Space Odyssey." Science-fiction movies have tried to be as profound as Kubrick's masterpiece, but they lack an elaborately complex theme. To contemplate that this motion picture was released in 1968, fifty years ago, conveys how Kubrick's film is a stunning achievement. "2001: A Space Odyssey" is a creepily breathtaking meditation on mankind from an evolutionary perspective; the film score and cinematography exude an unsettling atmosphere for audiences. Stanley Kubrick is the real star of this motion picture, because he was able to establish a revolutionary film with the help of a superb cast and crew. From the opening sequence to the wicked conclusion, "2001: A Space Odyssey" is a ravishing, sophisticated study of humanity.… Expand
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Maarten95Feb 8, 2019
This movie contains the most complex story I have ever seen in a movie before. The movie tries to tell that humanity can only advance through conflict. I doubt anyone however will understand its story by simply watching the movie and thatThis movie contains the most complex story I have ever seen in a movie before. The movie tries to tell that humanity can only advance through conflict. I doubt anyone however will understand its story by simply watching the movie and that might be its biggest flaw. I didn't enjoy the movie until I read on the plot on the internet after the movie was over. If you like complex stories then this is a great movie.… Expand
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MattJacks2003Mar 9, 2019
This movie has all lovely and sexy pieces of music and this movie is pretty damn fascinating.
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Filmix16Mar 19, 2019
Un scénario original.Des effets bien réussit pour un film de 1969.Stanley Kubrics offre sa meilleure adaptation au cinéma.Une trame sonore incroyable.Des idées mémorables.Les acteurs sont bons comme ils devraient êtres.La direction photo estUn scénario original.Des effets bien réussit pour un film de 1969.Stanley Kubrics offre sa meilleure adaptation au cinéma.Une trame sonore incroyable.Des idées mémorables.Les acteurs sont bons comme ils devraient êtres.La direction photo est superbe.… Expand
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Will_PalmerApr 26, 2019
This movie is truly astounding, the leaps made by this film cannot be understated. Stanley Kubrick shines in the definitive sci-fi movie before star wars. It is ingenious with long drawn out, silent, speechless sequences. Which explain moreThis movie is truly astounding, the leaps made by this film cannot be understated. Stanley Kubrick shines in the definitive sci-fi movie before star wars. It is ingenious with long drawn out, silent, speechless sequences. Which explain more through symbolism and imagery than any other movie could with dialogue. It is a testament to the movie franchise and cinema today wouldn't be the same if it wasn't made.… Expand
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WillemJApr 28, 2019
Kubrick's 2001 is a classic that should be shown in history classes. It's soundtrack played in music lessons. And even more, be playing in all theaters once a year - to show any upcoming filmmaker the true way of making a great picture. It'sKubrick's 2001 is a classic that should be shown in history classes. It's soundtrack played in music lessons. And even more, be playing in all theaters once a year - to show any upcoming filmmaker the true way of making a great picture. It's from the 60s but it easily outstands todays Hollywood's flicks.… Expand
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ChristianTianApr 28, 2019
2001: A Space Odyssey is visual poetry, and like great poetry it demands something from you. Stanley Kubrick created films for people who seek more than escapist entertainment, and with 2001 he gave us an audacious conceit that is staggering2001: A Space Odyssey is visual poetry, and like great poetry it demands something from you. Stanley Kubrick created films for people who seek more than escapist entertainment, and with 2001 he gave us an audacious conceit that is staggering in its ambition, representing through film the 'Cosmic Ascension' with the utmost gravitas. There is real beauty in 2001 akin to the great masters of painting. The famous 'Space Ballet' is the most beautiful sequence in film history and it predates the age of computer graphics. It not only withstands today's visual standards in a technical sense, but contemporary filmmakers have yet to surpass its intense detail and realism. So much of the story exists visually, something film audiences may find disconcerting, but if you disconnect from the realm of motherhood and apple pie and answer to the demands made of you, you may find rich rewards. Within its grand scope and immeasurable odds, 2001 tells us a story: the story of evolution. The first monolith inspires apes to use tools as a violent means to justify ends; the second monolith motivates men to pursue a mysterious radio signal into the cold, dark, vacuum of space; and the third monolith pulls Dave through the stargate, across vast oceans of time and space, where upon his last dying breath, he reaches toward it one final time before his rebirth as the starchild, marking the ultimate phase in human evolution: to a being of pure energy and spirit with limitless capabilities and ungraspable intelligence, and the savior of humanity.… Expand
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branflakes4547Jun 25, 2019
Absolutely incredible. It is so rare that a movie blows me away time and time again, but this movie captures my attention immediately and never ceases to let go. I saw it 5 times before seeing it in theaters, and even for the sixth andAbsolutely incredible. It is so rare that a movie blows me away time and time again, but this movie captures my attention immediately and never ceases to let go. I saw it 5 times before seeing it in theaters, and even for the sixth and seventh time in a theater it blew me away. Probably the pinnacle of film making, and I do not believe it will ever be topped. It is certainly not for everybody, and there is no problem with that. But speaking for myself it is the bar to be reached by anyone and everyone in the coming decades. The cinematography, the sound design, the lighting, the acting, the writing, the production design (also the same person that did the special effects for the original star wars), literally everything about this film except possibly the pacing is just completely masterful. Definitely a movie everybody should see. If you don't like it, well that's okay, the average modern moviegoer will not be impressed. But if you like it, watch it again, and you will enjoy it just as much as every time preceding it. 110% mindboggling, and I do not use that term lightly. My jaw was on the floor, even on the seventh viewing. Always new stuff to uncover with this film… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021
I found this to be quite an impressive film - not so much in terms of amazing special effects but moreso the absorbing mix of music used with the symbolism behind the visuals. Its quite old fashioned looking nowadays but then, of course, theI found this to be quite an impressive film - not so much in terms of amazing special effects but moreso the absorbing mix of music used with the symbolism behind the visuals. Its quite old fashioned looking nowadays but then, of course, the film dates from the late 1960s so thats hardly surprising, more inevitable. As others have, I believe, argued, it feels very relevant in modern day society, I say that with my thought being the main themes present, which I'd say are isolation, humanity (the future of) and within that, community (the importance of community), plus of course our reliance on technology.

It wouldn't feel quite so impactful if it weren't for the stirring use/placement of classical music. Its a very atmospheric film I'd say and I liked that I could hear the more mechanical, automated type noises in the background of scenes, reminding us that technology is relied upon to keep the spacecraft operating, adding to the artificial or sterile feel to the place, which in this instance is good, as unlike in other films, it (to me) felt genuinely unnerving, how close to the perceived environment the viewer felt through the use of sound and music. There are times when there's no dialogue and all that can be heard is, for example, the sound of oxygen flowing into a spacesuit, to keep the person alive while investigating outside the vessel.

There is definitely a feel of 'big brother' about it - with the computer device HAL 9000 being the inbuilt 'voice of technological reason' you could say. That voice being quite unemotional, quite matter-of-fact (you could say, robotic, funnily enough). There is something unsettling about that somehow. I thought it was interesting how said device/being seemingly challenged the humans/astronauts on board by making some potentially challenging observations and raising questions. I felt it was a well thought out script and it inevitably was quite thought provoking, in terms of me wondering where society is heading in the medium term. I find it hard to imagine we'll all routinely be in space but then no doubt people would find it very hard to believe we could interact with others by video screens in real time as is shown on this film released in the late 60s and that is now possible via iPhones and Facetime and the like.

I noted the use of what seemed to me like pinhole camera angles/shots used, whereby the viewer only sees the middle of the image, or at other times around the sort of border of the shot the surroundings appear to be pointing inwards. This added to the sense of claustrophobia, I felt. I'd say there's almost a hypnotic sense to it.

I was just watching this at home on a smallish (under 28 inch) screen but yet I felt surprisingly engrossed in it and I quite enjoyed it - its certainly one of the better sci-fi films I've seen, so I'd happily recommend it and give it a high star rating.… Expand
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jakepanek0125Sep 15, 2019
The single greatest achievement in the history of cinema - maybe even in general. A profound, striking film. MASTERPIECE
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TheEventsOf1989Dec 29, 2019
A tangent on subject material or origins doesn't mean a movie is a failure. And while 2001: A Space Odyssey is a heavy re-interpretation of the original short story, it doesn't fall short of being a icon of cinema. But that's not the reasonA tangent on subject material or origins doesn't mean a movie is a failure. And while 2001: A Space Odyssey is a heavy re-interpretation of the original short story, it doesn't fall short of being a icon of cinema. But that's not the reason for all its fame, the story and visuals puts a distinct feeling on the audience, allowing for many different takes and perceptions, but I didn't see this as to prestigious or artsy. I think if you have the patience, you can easily enjoy the drama.… Expand
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MglovesfunFeb 4, 2020
While I can sympathize with people who don't like this film, I was very much drawn into the whole atmosphere and very much enjoyed it. My attention did wander in parts, however.
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FRETIYRApr 28, 2020
An EPIC movie, by Stanley Kubrick and yet is one of the greatest movies of all time, might not predicted the future but still is amazing to watch
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Onlyclassicvg1Feb 18, 2021
2001: A Space Odyssey is a countdown to tomorrow, a road map to human destiny, a quest for the infinite. To begin his voyage into the future, Kubrick visits our prehistoric ape-ancestry past, then leaps millenia (via one of the most2001: A Space Odyssey is a countdown to tomorrow, a road map to human destiny, a quest for the infinite. To begin his voyage into the future, Kubrick visits our prehistoric ape-ancestry past, then leaps millenia (via one of the most mind-blowing jump cuts ever conceived) into colonized space, and ultimately whisks astronaut Bowman (Dulle… Expand
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ZiphiasFeb 20, 2021
The greatest film ever made. It tells a profound story of humanity and evolution. It completely blew me away on first watch and it was engaging all the way through. Even though I hate the word, this is a so-called masterpiece and perhaps theThe greatest film ever made. It tells a profound story of humanity and evolution. It completely blew me away on first watch and it was engaging all the way through. Even though I hate the word, this is a so-called masterpiece and perhaps the greatest of such.… Expand
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ShonnakanJul 26, 2020
A dazzling movie whose ambitions lie as high as the stars...... 2001 : A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick is a revolutionary movie. The visual effects used in this movie still holds up after 52 years of release.The storytelling is subtle andA dazzling movie whose ambitions lie as high as the stars...... 2001 : A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick is a revolutionary movie. The visual effects used in this movie still holds up after 52 years of release.The storytelling is subtle and requires a lot of attention and thought. Not everyone
will understand the intentions of this movie but if you do, this movie will grow on you and never leave your mind......… Expand
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abrarqadirJul 21, 2020
2001 is Not my favorite Kubrick film, but I would feel silly if I didn't acknowledge it as Kubrick's best. 2001 must be on the short list for best Movie of all time. This is despite the fact that the movie is undeniably boring. But slowly2001 is Not my favorite Kubrick film, but I would feel silly if I didn't acknowledge it as Kubrick's best. 2001 must be on the short list for best Movie of all time. This is despite the fact that the movie is undeniably boring. But slowly hurtling through space could be nothing but boring, which only adds to the iconic realism. It is unendingly shocking that this movie was made in the 60's, and yet manages to stand head and shoulders above any other movie's representation of living in the dark vastness of space. Even Interstellar ends up feeling somewhat childish after seeing this. The 2 astronaut leads may seem "cold and distant" but are exactly what someone in their position would be. The celestial ballet Kubrick manages to convey/visualize is certainly spiritual in nature, even if no religious thought sits behind it. This film's prescience in visualizing the future (i.e. now - the present) is stupefying. The "Hal" storyline holds as much suspense as a Hitchcock movie. I was underwhelmed by the very end of the film, but I have also come to believe that Kubrick is both bad at, and apathetic to, the art of ending movies. I don't think he finds any joy in the end of movies, and it shows. But even certifiable flaws cannot upend this movie's clear status as 21st Century Masterpiece.… Expand
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xklnbx14Aug 4, 2020
The only reason I'm giving this film a seven is because of the ending which piqued my interest. Otherwise, it would have been a six. The setting is incredibly well made, the symbolism is cool, but the pacing is just so, so slow. The acting,The only reason I'm giving this film a seven is because of the ending which piqued my interest. Otherwise, it would have been a six. The setting is incredibly well made, the symbolism is cool, but the pacing is just so, so slow. The acting, for me, just wasn't quite there, but I enjoyed some of it, so it would have been a six but the ending was quite intriguing, so it's a seven.… Expand
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SeyeerGameFeb 25, 2022
при просмотре данного шедевра, у меня возникло сильное желание завести себе домашнюю обезьяну
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DipkhatiwadaMar 24, 2021
Cinema's biggest achievement . One of the hypnotic films with some of the best special effects ever
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Edgy_666Dec 26, 2020
Bluffing! A real aesthetic slap in the face! Of a nameless beauty. With amazing special effects.
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
This film is one of the infinite reasons why Kubrick was way ahead of his time. The cinematography and OST are stunning. Nevertheless it may be a bit slow and its ending practically cant be understood unless you search an explanation for it.
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Amirhosein2005Jul 4, 2021
An extremely amazing and wonderful film that is considered one of the greatest science fiction films. A film that closes the mouths and captivates the eyes! It is definitely amazing to see a film about the evolution of human beings with aAn extremely amazing and wonderful film that is considered one of the greatest science fiction films. A film that closes the mouths and captivates the eyes! It is definitely amazing to see a film about the evolution of human beings with a very beautiful visual style of the 60's!… Expand
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EdReviewMay 21, 2023
2001: A Space Odyssey is not just a science-fiction film, it is THE science-fiction film par excellance.
All sci-fi films released after 1968 owe something to it.
This film is mesmerizing and it glues you to the screen with extraordinary2001: A Space Odyssey is not just a science-fiction film, it is THE science-fiction film par excellance.
All sci-fi films released after 1968 owe something to it.
This film is mesmerizing and it glues you to the screen with extraordinary shots that show just how visionary Kubrick was. Its slow pace can be tedious for some people, but I really don't consider it a flaw. If I really have to find a downside, it is that over the course of the film it's impossibile to become emotionally attached to the characters, because they are not so developed. 2001: A Space Odyssey is the film that showed how science-fiction cinema can be great cinema.… Expand
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Abso_lute1Jul 14, 2021
A beautiful and mesmerizing piece of cinema that is undeniably a masterpiece as well as very subtle.
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
Amazing. I wish I could summarize my experience of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" using one word, but that is unfeasible. Sure, I typed ‘Amazing' as the one opening word of this review, but it is an understatement because KubrickAmazing. I wish I could summarize my experience of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" using one word, but that is unfeasible. Sure, I typed ‘Amazing' as the one opening word of this review, but it is an understatement because Kubrick has boldly sculptured a magnificently ambitious work of art which continues to innovate filmmaking, challenge audience expectations and perceptions, and welcome intellectual discussions about its subject matter. If I could award a film that goes above and beyond a five star rating, this would be it.… Expand
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Arthur2021Nov 21, 2021
The best movie about space I’ve ever seen.I assure you by watching it you won’t be disappointed.
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JayCasparDec 21, 2021
A Masterpiece? Yes.

Groundbreaking? Yes.

Beautiful? Yes.

The best science fiction Film ever made? No.

No, because I don't believe in Imperialism.


A must see? Most definitely.
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royalguy07Jun 5, 2022
Features about 25 minutes too much of overindulgent setup and display. But I was ultimately won over by the other 2 hours of gorgeous "how the F did they shoot that scene?" cinematography and composition.
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ChoppersBagFeb 28, 2022
There are not many words I can use to describe this film but I will say this: 2001: A Space Odyssey is a masterpiece, Amazing Story, Incredible Cinematography, and a soundtrack that you won't be able to get out of your head for months.
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infraReconJun 23, 2023
"What in the actual F is this movie" is the reaction I had after watching this, I had to do a little research into the ending because it just hits you like a Brick. Now before going on about how I wouldn't say I like this movie, that it's a"What in the actual F is this movie" is the reaction I had after watching this, I had to do a little research into the ending because it just hits you like a Brick. Now before going on about how I wouldn't say I like this movie, that it's a masterpiece...

Let me say this, this is a well-filmed, uneasy, exciting movie about the potential evolution of mankind, while this won't necessarily be the path we will choose anytime soon, I think that in the grand scope of things, and I mean grand, this movie explores potential vital things that the human race will have to endure.

I like everything up to the point of the very end, I think it's a bit creepy and maybe a bit forced that Dave became a, well you know.

For a movie made back in 1968 where there was literally little to no CGI, it's impressive. Does it still hold up by today's standards? Ha, No but I understood the intention.

Is this a masterpiece of a space film, well that's purely based on your perspective, and personally I don't think so.

It's not the story it's just that it maybe takes a little bit too long on some scenes, it would've been better if there were more scenarios happening, also some plot lines and scenes are a bit stupid, maybe it's just me but I saw the whole reading the lips of the 2 characters an obvious thing that would happen, but it's still all around great.

I'm gonna give this an 8/10, for some, this may be boring, but for others fairly interesting.
We need a more modern space movie with this type of film prowess, done correctly, only this time make it have the 70s, and 80s flare to it, focusing perhaps on a specific period of human space evolution.

Nothing like the Cloverfield paradox, something Drama based, uneasy, and realistic.

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Raiden301Sep 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first tried watching 2001, I thought it was the most boring movie ever. You just want Hal to show up and cause trouble but instead you're dealing with monkeys for 15 minutes. On my second viewing something about the film clicked and I found it to be one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. While the classic theme of the film can come off as silly when the money sashes a bone onto the skeletal remains of a mammoth. The music genuinely carries other parts of the film later. For example the entire first half is mostly silence, with the addition of classical music as we're shown off all the spectacular effects Kubrick has painstakingly created. The story mostly comes in slowly until the introduction of Dave and Hal, who develop an interesting dynamic, which becomes a total opposition to each other by the end. Hal himself is one of the best representations of the artificial intelligence concept, from the clear pride he displays in his voice, to his desperate peas by then end of his story, he encapsulates all sorts of human emotion throughout his time.in the film. The ending becomes a different story all together with dave gaining a weather of knowledge that turns the film into an lsd trip. While many people might think this last segment of the film means nothing, to me it means everything. I don't necessarily want to say what my interpretation is, because I think this is a scene you should see without any influences on what to think or feel about it. Regardless Kubrick's 2001, is one of the greatest achievements in film without a doubt. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a different type of film that's more comfortable with visually conveying it's ideas to you then any real character interaction. It's beautiful and please watch it… Expand
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Maxisgoat1717Apr 9, 2023
Why it rocks: A very revolutionary film. A film that really made you think about yourself. 2001 makes you think about the endless vacuum of space and the horrors of our own technology. The first time viewing this is unlike anything I’ve everWhy it rocks: A very revolutionary film. A film that really made you think about yourself. 2001 makes you think about the endless vacuum of space and the horrors of our own technology. The first time viewing this is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my life. It felt like I was watching the movie of the universe. It was something I’ll never experience again.… Expand
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ChleoslJun 16, 2023
"Movie" is an "Expression". and this movie had expressed the original, universal value for entire humanity, eternity beyond trinity. the transcends of individual intelligence, society intelligence, (our) real genuine to it's intellect own,"Movie" is an "Expression". and this movie had expressed the original, universal value for entire humanity, eternity beyond trinity. the transcends of individual intelligence, society intelligence, (our) real genuine to it's intellect own, existing as intelligence itself; showing our future, genuinely.

The looking of advancement and omnipresentic value of existing intelligence, on the existing universe. In the perspective of human, to the universal value of us and beyond intellectual bodies.

my all time favorite.
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ChrisNortonAug 7, 2023
A near perfect movie, one of the greatest films of all time. Should be on everyone's top ten list of all time. To say this film was beyond its time in 1968 is an understatement from its technicality, set design, execution of every shot - it'sA near perfect movie, one of the greatest films of all time. Should be on everyone's top ten list of all time. To say this film was beyond its time in 1968 is an understatement from its technicality, set design, execution of every shot - it's all some of the best you'll ever see and will leave you in complete awe. It's a film that is everlasting in time and will make you question what is the meaning of life and what is out there? It also somehow predicts at some point a machine created by man can also create its own ego and conflict with that man, meaning life or death and the struggle for our existence of both. At the end it also might say does the struggle for existence really matter? And by how much? I can only imagine when this film originally came out the conversations it spawned from it's accompanied viewers and it will continue to inspire that forever.

Setting, Conflict, Character, Dialogue, Theme, Plot, and Climax: A+

Runtime: 2:29

Audience Engagement (do you feel runtime): No

Top Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi (Fiction)

Genre(s) rating Adventure - 9 Sci-Fi- 10

Genre Average Score: 9.5 Directing: 10 Cinematography/lighting: 10 Story/Narrative: 10 Structure: 9 Dialogue: 10 Score(music): 10 Editing: 10 Acting: 10 Characterization: 8 Mise en Scène/Visual Design: 10 Visual Effects: 10 Sound Design: 10 Costumes/Makeup: 10 Lasting Impact: 10 Originality: 10

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