2001: A Space Odyssey

Pros: Visually stunning.
Cons: A pretty cold story to which to relate, let alone understand.

2001. We are living in the final days of the Year of our Lord 2001, and so I suppose it is natural that as the year draws to a close one wishes to say a few words about a famous film by that name: 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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Pros: Evocative, open-ended
Cons: Some say it's too esoteric

If you’ve ever watched 2001: A Space Odyssey on home video, you’ve likely fast-forwarded through the Overture, an introductory sequence of discordant “music.” I would suggest that, next time, you immerse yourself in this auditory experience; if...

Pros: Photography, screenplay, editing, sound
Cons: Got to watch carefully to get the point

Thank you for bearing with me as I conclude my review of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The first two acts are covered in my two opinions immediately preceding this one 2001 Part I ...

Pros: Good, if sometimes flawed, visuals; nice mix of sound and image; not kid stuff
Cons: Slow-paced; no stereotypical space battles; no easily-interpreted ending

It's hard to believe that over 40 years have passed since Metro Goldwyn Mayer released director Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic-yet-somehow-captivat ing science fiction classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey, a serious (if not very prophetic) look at a future ...

Pros: Imagery, photography, lighting, soundtrack, shows value of silence
Cons: Cheesy monkey suits, sets for the monkey scenes. Hard to understand

Tripartite Tour de Force Stanley Kubrick produced and directed 2001: A Space Odyssey. Besides being a tremendous advance in imagery and photography, I thought the theme of the movie was an interesting view on Cause and Effect. ...

Pros: Cinematography, script, acting, direction.
Cons: Inconclusive.

One of my favorite movies, and also one of the greatest film experiences I’ve ever had, is that of 2001: A Space Odyssey. The other night I got to experience this film on the big screen at the “famous” Neon movie theater in Dayton. ...

Pros: Blu Ray brings out all the rich detail in Kubrick's stunning masterpiece.
Cons: Some, who just don't get it, may find the film boring.

2001: A Space Odyssey is a science fiction classic. It is a film classic! Decades before CGI, 2001 looked positively stunning. Blu Ray really shows off what a great looking film 2001: A Space Odyssey still is. Stanley Kubrick If any films ...

Pros: Incredible direction from Stanley Kubrick, coupled with a fantastic classical score, and a thought provoking ending make this film one of the most important films in the history of motion pictures
Cons: the pace is a bit slow and some people might be put off by the ambiguity of the ending

2001: A Space Odyssey: MGM
Rating: USA: G/ UK: U

Does the world really need another dissertation on Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey? I mean, books have already been devoted to both this film and...

Pros: Science fiction story, HAL is so personable, without HAL there is no movie
Cons: Long pauses, long moments of irritating suspenseful music, scenes go on far too long

Science fiction films and books have always been a favorite of mine. I don't know how I missed this classic science fiction movie or if I did see it but forgot about it. Not likely, you say! You are right, I think that I would have remembered it! What is ...

Pros: Sets, photography, HAL-9000, Editing
Cons: Hard to understand

Tripartite Tour de Force, Part II Hi again! Thank you for returning to read the second part of my review of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey If you haven't read my review of the first act, you can read it ...

Pros: One of the most profound philosophical statements ever put on film
Cons: Not much in the way of conventional story, no real characters

** Minor spoilers ahead!** #96 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) Writers: Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke Why It's Here: If I were to relate to you the fact that Stanley Kubrick was nominated for a best director Oscar for "2001: A ...

Pros: See review.
Cons: Better on the big screen. DVD extras are mostly fluff.

Please bear with me, patient readers, while I take a moment to explain where I'm coming from with this review. I first saw 2001: A Space Odyssey back in July 1999, at the age of 13. At the time I was (and still am) fascinated by the ...

Pros: Stunning visuals, great music, and very meaningful.
Cons: Unfortunatly its also REALLY boring.

2001; a Space Odyssey is a movie that has been on my to see list just about forever. I've always intended to watch it... one of these days, but other films kept pushing it back just a little bit. Finally, I put my foot down and just said "you know what? ...

Pros: the suspence and continued mystery
Cons: the suspence and contined mystery

When this movie was released (yea, I was around and a full-fledged adult then) the year 2001 seemed beyond my realm of reasoning. Now, half way through the year 2000, with the year 2001 peeking over the horizon, I decided to take another look at a film...

Pros: Kubrick's flawless direction, innovative visual effects, more relevant than most people think
Cons: A little slow in parts, a little long

Now experiencing a resurgence due to its time having finally come, and soon to celebrate a major re-release this fall, Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science fiction classic is as visually stunning as it is thought provoking. The contemplation of man's place in...