June 29, 2009
The best part is where Hal 9000 is singing that song Daisy to Dave
8/10
User Comments for 2001: A Space Odyssey
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May 7, 2009What I can add is that I owned the VHS, donated it after buying the first restoration on DVD and now, I'm astounded at seeing what is the closest to what I experienced at the Hollywood Cinedome in a re-release in the 70's, the new Blu-Ray restored edition. It's perfection - even the sound is a 100% improvement. Many people do not realize that this film was re-released into theaters four or five times, the last time at selected theaters in big cities (naturally, with big screens). The Panavision 70 on the Cinerama screen is still the most impressive but my big screen TV, since I'm now in the audio/visual design, is the right size for my room so it's a second choice. Actually, by memory, this DVD might have an edge on detail to the projected image.
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October 4, 2008omg!! i just finish to see this amazing movie on TCM yesterday for first time, thanks to that channel really, and I love the amazing special efects and photography on the movie, kubrick make a really great job on the direction, and also is an excellent story, i cant belive this was from '68, totally advance efects, great movie!!
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September 26, 2008Commenting on the 40th Anniversary of this cinematic masterpiece. A pinnacle of cinema.
A pinnacle of science-fiction as brilliant as never before seen,even to those who never seen it...experience it!!! No wonder it is one of AFI's top 100 movies of all time. This should be re-released in theatres with the original musical score from composer Alex North. See this in the theatres on a widescreen in full 70MM and Dolby Stereo!!! -
September 18, 2008The Jules Verne Festival's EXTRAORDINAIRE Series of screenings at the Edison will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
It will be held Sunday, October 12, 6PM, in Los Angeles, at the Edison. Starring Vivien Kubrick, Keir Dullea, Dan Richter.
The JULES VERNE LEGENDAIRE AWARD will be presented to the film and accepted by Stanley Kubrick's daughter and the cast of the film.
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June 25, 2008With 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
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March 18, 2008I remember Arthur Clarke saying that if you understood 2001 then they (Clarke and Kubrick) failed.
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February 11, 2008I think this is a great great movie, but most people don't understand it :S
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December 6, 2007Well, 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)
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December 2, 2007Ok... 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 donīt 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 havenīt heard one intelligent traduction of Kubrik vague messague.. Why?, becouse there isnīt ! 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 donīt think the same...Reply -
November 20, 2007One 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.
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October 25, 2007Yep. I dunno what prob acidwolf has with it. But whatever prob he has with it, it's probably not real hehehe
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October 4, 2007
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.
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October 2, 2007Just because you don't care for a particular movie does not mean that you are an unintelligent "kiddie".
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September 22, 2007
What program, acidwolf!? I suppose having a lot of gangsta rap in it would have made it a better movie for you...? Shutup!
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August 5, 2007If the music in a movie ruins it, you rate the movie half a star.
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July 21, 2007
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!
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July 7, 2007You 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? -
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May 27, 2007no 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
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October 24, 20063 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.
