User Comments for 2001: A Space Odyssey

DixonSteelePictures

With this film, Kubrick changed the cinematic "form" forever.The way films were scripted, photographed,edited,designed,the use of music,etc..the list goes on and on. Without a doubt the most audacious and influential shift in cinematic history alongside "Citizen Kane"(1941) & in my opinion the finest motion-picture EVER made.This enigmatic movie continues to cause incredible culture shock.Controversy still erupts over the meanings of the film's many metaphysical symbols.Does the black monolith represent an ever present higher being? Is the star child a prenatal Christ or meditation on reincarnation?Does the film deconstruct Darwinism or propose an ambitious new spin on creative design?Is it possible for A.I. to genuinely feel human emotions?etc,etc...This film, ultimately, is about mankind needing to transcend his limited logic & move into dimensions that are greater than its narrow aims.It is in no way a pessimistic film as many have suggested, it's a work based in self discovery

posted 31 days ago
sononothing

I remember Arthur Clarke saying that if you understood 2001 then they (Clarke and Kubrick) failed.

posted 130 days ago
magicalmystery

I think this is a great great movie, but most people don't understand it :S

posted 166 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 233 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 237 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 249 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 275 days ago
kissmyarrrtichoke

it's on practically EVERY top 100 movies of all time list

posted 281 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 296 days ago
movieluv

Just because you don't care for a particular movie does not mean that you are an unintelligent "kiddie".

posted 298 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 308 days ago
Cinema101

When will someone make a decent skin of this film!??!?!?!?

posted 355 days ago
acidwolf

If the music in a movie ruins it, you rate the movie half a star.
GET WITH THE PROGRAM, PEOPLE.

posted 356 days ago
WinstonSmith6079

About Flixter's three stars: What can you expect from a place that's filled with mostly dumb, ignorant kiddies? Everybody and everywhere else in the world rates this masterpiece the highest rating. But not Flixter--no, not Flixter! This site IS full of shit!

posted 371 days ago
galessandri

You have said it all, but.... 3 STARS!!?? What the fruit?? Thats why democracy sucks... who the hell said that the "people" is always right??
Iam sorry for all the persons that voted in hatred against this movie, clearly many of them gave it only one star... why do you want to bash a movie that you dont give the time to undersatnd?

posted 385 days ago
Cinema101

posted 403 days ago
wellbrown

no point in saying it, but i agree with all of you guys. 3 stars is ridiculous for this clearly (clear if you're not imbecilic) 5 star work of art

posted 426 days ago
Digmovies

Half of the enjoyment in this film comes from pondering its overall meaning weeks after your first viewing.

I saw this picture in 2003 and I'm still thinking about it. Kalel is correct, 3 stars is absolute stupidity. 2001 is quite possibly the most intelligent film of all time.

posted 461 days ago
ElAntonio

Thankfully not all of us are ignorant teens Viemiac, I loved this movie.

posted 508 days ago
shortcartoonist

3 stars, that's atrocious. People don't like the film because "no one talks in it" or "it's too slow". People need to look past those aspects of filmmaking and marvel at the artestry and meaning that Kubrick has inflicted in this film.
If you're in a philosohpical mood and start thinking about life and the future, then watch this film. Odds are though that you'll just be given more questions - but it's those questions that make for an enlightening experience.

posted 641 days ago
panchof28

can't believe it only has three stars..... maybe you just don't understand the beauty of this wonderfull film

posted 671 days ago
tomkinsman

Its still a spectacular film by todays standards. It does take about four hours to watch though, two hours to watch the film then two hours to debate the meaning of it!

posted 713 days ago
whoisthisguy

Yeah, only three stars????
Jeez, this site is full of shit. This is one of the all time greats.

posted 726 days ago
vlemaic

3 stars ?

guess i can't expect more from a community full of ignorant teens ..

-v

posted 781 days ago