Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Ludwik Z — 23 Jan 2017

Sometimes it is amazing Sometimes it is boring.

This review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) was written by Ludwik Z on 23 Jan 2017.

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

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