Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Ciaran K — 30 May 2017

The ending will have you picking your jaws up off the floor. It was a great film throughout .

This review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) was written by Ciaran K on 30 May 2017.

2001: A Space Odyssey has generally received very positive reviews.

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