Review of 2010 (1984) by Joe H — 03 Mar 2009

Obviously not a patch on 2001, but Scheider and Mirren are good.

This review of 2010 (1984) was written by Joe H on 03 Mar 2009.

2010 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bradley W (993) on 16 Jan 2016

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By Chris A (1,156) 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 Lee R (434) on 10 May 2014

The physics aren't as meticulous as the first, but entertaining nevertheless…

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By Spencer P (651) on 26 Apr 2015

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Could Peter Hyams have chosen a bigger task…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 23 Apr 2017

Entertaining but also lacking something which is very difficult to pinpoint…

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By Richard R (553) on 10 Aug 2016

People need to stop comparing this to 2001. This movie, based on a Clarke novel, is a fine follow up to the classic original…

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