Review of 2010 (1984) by Benjamin J — 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 before. Focus instead on the performances from a red hot Roy Scheider, a very young Helen Mirren and John Lithgow and character actor Bob Balaban (most recently seen in "Monuments Men"), combined with a wonderful script that emphasizes the stupidity and insignificance of the Cold War and politics in general when it comes to science and space exploration.

Especially charming moment - HAL & Dave reuniting. Also a lovely companion piece to 1997's "Contact"...