Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Paul H — 26 May 2014

Sublime cinema. The greatest film ever made.

This review of 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) was written by Paul H on 26 May 2014.

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

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