Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Jamesm — 19 Nov 2005
Like Kubrick's own A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey is striking, hypnotic and masterfully directed. Unlike that film, however, 2001 is less direct and allows it's true motives to slowly unfold.
As each amazing event is revealed, the moon landing, HAL, the incredible and ambiguous conclusion, the viewer feels increasingly amazed and stunned. Few other films create the same haunting effect that 2001 achieves, and I do not think there is a single more philosophical film in existance.
2001 must be seen by everyone. Whether you may find it slow, tedious or pretentious, 2001 succeeds in making something bigger of our existances than the day to day lives we currently live. Films simply do not get any better.
This review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) was written by Jamesm on 19 Nov 2005.
2001: A Space Odyssey has generally received very positive reviews.
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