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Preview Plot: Story follows the ascent of mankind into the near-future space age through minimalist performances and a strong visual style.

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    This movie requires your attention to get the most out of it, but if you're paying attention you'll get a great story.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 11, 2008
    Recently watched it again! Very good indeed. Interesting topic specially at the time of the release.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 9, 2008
    I admire the ambition and scope, but I just think that the introduction is too long considering it is used only for contrast. In general, I feel like the entire movie moves too slowly, even given that it by nature must move slowly. It isn't that I don't understand, it's just that I think Kubrick took it too far.

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  • sononothing
    I remember Arthur Clarke saying that if you understood 2001 then they (Clarke and Kubrick) failed.
    posted 59 days ago
  • magicalmystery
    I think this is a great great movie, but most people don't understand it :S
    posted 95 days ago
  • oksijen
    Well, I havent seen the movie but now reading the book. 250 pages are over; the movie's story is over yet there are 750 more pages to go. (Book contains all Odysseies)
    posted 162 days ago
  • Alejoss
    Ok... None can deny that Kubrik had great vision when he made this movie. It is exelent how he manages the futuristic details. It shows the story of humanity through ages. I agree that its a movie that everyone that cares about cinema must see.
    But once you see it pleese don´t fall in the typical apreciation: "Its Great" "Its shows the evoluion of humanity".. Cmon!, it is simple to film a bunch of apes and then transfer to a futuristic stage!. I think Kubrik not only wanted to show the evolution of civilization,
    Maybe he wanted to comunicate a profound message... take a look at the final scenes, in the lonely white room, and finally.. the baby...

    Something was on the mind of the director.. What was it?, I haven´t heard one intelligent traduction of Kubrik vague messague.. Why?, becouse there isn´t ! For me, Kubrik (as in the clockwood orange) uses a lot of freaky, very artistic, maybe boring and shoking scenes to decorate a light film.

    PD: If u don´t think the same...Reply
    posted 166 days ago
  • aangelbott
    One of my all time faves. This movie never looks dated, a bit retro but the content is so relevant today. Those who don't like this movie don't understand this movie.
    posted 178 days ago
  • WinstonSmith6079
    Yep. I dunno what prob acidwolf has with it. But whatever prob he has with it, it's probably not real hehehe
    posted 204 days ago
  • kissmyarrrtichoke
    it's on practically EVERY top 100 movies of all time list
    posted 210 days ago
  • WinstonSmith6079
    While that is true, this film should have five stars in any movie list, including Flixter. It's not on AFI's Top 100 Movies of All Time for nothing.
    posted 225 days ago
  • movieluv
    Just because you don't care for a particular movie does not mean that you are an unintelligent "kiddie".
    posted 227 days ago
  • WinstonSmith6079
    What program, acidwolf!? I suppose having a lot of gangsta rap in it would have made it a better movie for you...? Shutup!
    posted 237 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (G)
  • Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
  • Genres: Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Released: January 1, 1968
  • DVD Released: August 25, 1998

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