Review of 2010 (1984) by Scott B — 22 Oct 2011

Whereas 2001 is almost untouchable, 2010 is almost unwatchable.

This review of 2010 (1984) was written by Scott B on 22 Oct 2011.

2010 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sia S (70) on 20 Oct 2013

Interesting, but it doesn't touch 2001: A Space Odyssey…

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By Dirigiblepulp (205) on 28 Sep 2018

I absolutely applaud this film for not attempting to be “2001”, it’s the opposite in most respects…

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By Maineutral R (415) on 11 Mar 2014

I don't quite understand this film as the plot seems to discount the intrigue behind HAL's malfunction seen in the first film…

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By Vladimir P (109) on 18 Jul 2017

For me, '2001: A Space Odyssey' is the greatest movie of all time. But this is not bad…

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By Martin R (400) on 26 Apr 2015

Somewhat decent follow up that does not quite fill the big shoes of the iconic film, 2001…

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By Arpan M (73) on 26 Jun 2014

No comparison with '2001', it is a nice film…

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By Héliø L (92) on 25 Jan 2014

Entertaining, albeit it average, sequel to a masterpiece. If I didn't love 2001 so much I doubt I would care much at all for this movie…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 10 Jul 2014

Immediately forgive the early '80's special effects, especially in contrast to the magic Kubrick achieved with far less technology and 16 years…

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By Tiberio S (353) on 10 Jul 2016

My problem with this film isn't that it's unlike or not on the level of Stanley Kubrick - I never expected that - it's that it intentionally…

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By Danny Bowes (17) for Time Out (7,510) on 19 Aug 2018

2010 is an essential text of the late Cold War…

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