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Summary: Into the super unknown.
Review: Ahead of it's time in both production and vision. 2001 was created to inspire awe for the then as well as now unrealised adventures that lies ahead for us.
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Summary: 2001 A Musical Odyssey
Review: Could someone please tell me what the big deal is about this movie, please? I do enjoy Stanley Kubrick a great deal, Dr Strangelove, The Shining, Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut, all great movies. But this movie is called a "Space Odyssey", it was an odyssey I stayed awake while I watched it.The Cinematography was wonderful, the music was wonderful, the special effects were great (for 1968), but come on the story was very weak. I mean I did get the point about man and all that fun stuff, but did there really need to be ten and fifteen minute gaps with no dialogue!! However there would just be this classical music played at this silly points that never really fit. This movie could have had the same effect in hour less. The characters were pointless and shallow. The movie needed to focus on one aspect and stick with it. Too much trying to be "artistic" that it missed whatever point it was trying to make. If you try and tell someone this movie was poor in quality they get bent out of shape. If someone tells you they like this movie I can accept that..., but if they tell you they enjoyed it because they feel the power of the film, then they are full of...It is almost like people hear that 2001 is a great movie and therefore when they watch it they must conform or they'll be gunned down. I mean for one of the first space movies it was ahead of it's time in a technical aspect, but if you want some great science fiction watch Star Wars.
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Summary: I'm Much Better Now, Dave
Review: Upon seeing this movie when it was first released, I thought too much of it was plodding and boring. However, after genuine films of the Gemini and Apollo missions emerged, I realized how well Stanley Kubrick had simulated space flight, and space walking, in this movie. That gave me much greater appreciation for its attributes, and over time I've come to think everyone who appreciates good movies should see this one. Incidentally, Mad Magazine published a hilarious satire of this flick, with a stupendous title: 201 Minutes of Space Idiocy.
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Summary: This movie is beyond words.
Review: This has to be the best science fiction movie made. It beats all sci-fi movies made and not yet made. The more you see it, the more you see in it. You need to be smart to watch this movie. You have to see past the fact that there is only forty minutes of dialog(out of one hundred and thirty nine minutes)which is something most people these days can't do. I wish more kids my age(14)see this movie. so, In conclusion, there should be moore movies like this.
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Summary: Beautiful Edition of a Classic Film
Review: Let's see. This is at least the 5th copy of this movie that I have bought. There was 1) the VHS with the tinny soundtrack, 2) the VHS with the high fidelity soundtrack, 3) the full screen laserdisc, 4) the widescreen laserdisc, 5) the widescreen 5.1 DVD, and now 6) the anamorphic, widescreen, fully-restored, 5.1 DVD. Okay, that's six. But who's counting... I know that some folks don't like this film because it's not full of space ships blasting each other into kingdom come but, for sheer believability and sense of awe, this is a marvelous film. Keep in mind that this film just predated our landing on the moon. This is the only film I know of that has the nerve to correctly depict the silence of space in all its glory. This film spans multiple millions of years and depicts humanity's birth and movement into whatever's next. If it's chills and spills you're looking for; look elsewhere. But if you're capable of a simple sense of awe, give this one a try. Now, when is the HD-DVD going to come out? I'm ready.
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Summary: Revolutionary Cinema
Review: When it comes to revolutionizing the way people think of movies, Stanley Kubrick had few peers. His 1968 sci-fi epic 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is proof of that. Although its bold predictions have proven to be less than spectacular in reality (owing to Vietnam, Watergate, the Cold War, etc.), "2001" holds up as a triumphant piece of cinema even today. Kubrick's collaboration with science fiction writing great Arthur C. Clarke (whose short story "The Sentinel" was the film's starting point), which ostensibly began as an attempt to make "the proverbial good science fiction movie", obviously turned into something a bit more. When it was unleashed in 1968, "2001" precipitated a torrent of controversy. Its extreme length (139 minutes), its very deep plot, the very limited dialogue (40 minutes), and a mind-blowing ending really ticked off critics who expected something much more conventional. But the film's story of Man meeting his equal (or Master) in the universe, spanning millions of years, gave inspiration to a lot of filmmakers, including of course Steven Spielberg. An Oscar winner for Special Effects (an award it couldn't possibly have lost), "2001" was followed sixteen years later by a sequel--"2010"--that turned out to be a far better movie than anyone had the right to expect.
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Summary: Daisy, Daisy...giiivvve mmeee yooouurr anssssswerrrrr dooo..
Review: Some folks love it and some folks hate it but none can ignore it. I could rave and rave about how good this film is, but there are those who have said it better than I. It is simply a treat for the eyes and food for the mind. If you have a low tolerance for subtlety and prefer to have everything spelled out for you and tied up in a neat little bundle, it ain't going to happen with this film. You get to figure it out yourself. In fact, don't try to figure it out. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. I will probably never get to travel in space. Mr. Kubrick let me feel what is like to be there. The vastness, and the quiet. Pretty amazing for someone who never went there himself. I still get a little sad when HAL is disconnected though. The film gets 5 stars. I was a bit dissappointed in the DVD though. A landmark film like this is worthy of a whole disc full of extras. We get a trailer. That is about it. The transfer looks good. A deluxe edition is called for though. Until then, pick it up. You will either be very frustrated or you will keep saying to yourself "Wow!".
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Summary: Short of being a masterpiece but still the ultimate trip!
Review: Being 12 years old, many people would say to me ''Why are you watching this?'' and ''You wont like this''.To be perfectly honest, I was confused but after careful thought and consideration [and asking everyone in my family about their own theories of the ending],I have came to realise that 2001 was a well made movie and wait in anticipation to watch again or even buy this movie!! Here's my interpretation and summary of the movie.. Millions of years ago, an object called a monolith came to earth and magically made primates evolve into human beings.Zoom millions of years into the future and we are placed in space with a crew sent to investigate another monolith placed on the planet Jupiter.The crew hear an ear splitting noise then we jump further into the future and we are on the spaceship ''Discovery'' with Commander Dave Bowman,Frank Poole,3 scientists in hyper sleep and one, soon to be psychotic, computer named ''HAL''.Fearing that their mission is too important to mess with, HAL terminates the life support machines which keep the scientists alive.When out in space HAL kills Frank Pool and attempts to kill our hero Dave Bowman.Once back in the ship, Dave disconnects HALs memory and brain.Dave notices another monolith near Jupiter and from then on this movie is placed in the science fiction hall of fame. The ending still baffles me which keeps it from getting its 5th star but a brilliant understated performance from our ''STARBABY'' Keir Dullea keeps this movie from becoming completeley confusing.Be on the look out for my review on its sequel ''2010 The Year We Make Contact''.I give this movie **** out of ***** [4 out of 5].
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Summary: Stunning new transfer - however, previous bonus omitted
Review: this transfer is digitally remastered and restored (be sure to look for this on the top ar of the dvd case). The movie looks as if it was made IN 2001. In fact it is better technically and visually than most movies made nowadays. The colours are even more vibrant than previous dvd issues. There are NO, NOT A ONE film scratch to be seen during the entire film! The only quibble is that the previous issue had a short speech given by Arthur C. Clarke. There are no bonuses other than the original trailer. For those of you who have older versions keep it for the Clarke trailer.
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Summary: Are you kidding?!
Review: ... The new DVD transfer of this film is excellent. A new interpositive was created for a theatrical release in Europe and this is probably the best this film has looked since it premiered in 1968. This is a VERY good disc.
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