A pair of astronauts heads to Jupiter to investigate a radio signal sent from a mysterious monolith on the moon, but their tranquil trip is endangered when their on-board computer begins acting oddly. The simple plot of director Stanley Kubrick's inspired space adventure (co-scripted with noted science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke) belies the profound philosophical implications of this classic film, which inspires viewers to ask questions about the nature of advanced civilizations . . . and of human consciousness. Nearly half a century after its release, the film's groundbreaking special effects are still breathtaking, and its ending still mind-bending.
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
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2001 a space odyssey it the best sci fi movie ever madeStanley Kubrick was set out to tell a story about space travel in the year 2001 and it exceeds more on every level than any sci fi movie that could be made . It all boils back to this film as far as technical achievements ... I find myself watching this movie over and over because it's that good !!! I want a 4k version of all of Stanley Kubrick's movies .. if you have never seen this movie you are about to get a lesson in craftsmanship and true artist he paints the most beautiful story about Mans evolution ....Score: 5/5
Not in HDPlease release the HD version!.Score: 1/5
2001: A Space OdysseyWhen this movie was made (1968) it was nothing people had seen before. Kubrick did an excellent job with this film. Warning it is very slow and children ages 1-13 will probably not like it but this movie is an amazing masterpiece.Score: 5/5
The FIRST ONEWith 2001, Kubrick did for film what Stephen King did for books. They brought the supernatural to your doorstep. They made the extraordinary believable. Structurally the film has some problems, such as the often incoherent plotting in favor of an experimental approach, still no other film has captured so elegantly the moral dilemmas of artificial intelligence or the meaning of existence within the isolation of space..Score: 5/5
The bestTop movie ever. Period..Score: 5/5
SnoozerThere aren't too many movies that I've watched that are this boring and uneventful. The point of the - I guess you call this a movie - is totally lost in the complete lack of substance. I had to watch it in five sittings, becaause it was such a complete waste of time. The camera angles are kinds cool, but the entire time I'm watching - I'm saying to myself - how did this get to be relaased. It is simply a weak attempt. I do not recommend this to anyone..Score: 1/5
Beautiful, well dont movie but the best?While I found some of this movie astoundingly gorgeous to watch. The fact that the only character development is the iconic Red Dot eye of HAL 9000 should tell you something. Yes it takes a very mystical and obscure look at evolution and man. You simply don't care about the characters. HAL easily has most of the dialog. So while this may be a masterpiece of movie making it is not a masterpiece of storytelling. Every shot is a museum piece. Stunning in every sense of the word. But what the movie does for film making and effects, it doesn’t do for compelling story telling and character development. You simply don’t care about the characters nor do we know why (until another movie) know what is up with HAL who never ever EVER made a mistake. A solid YES for looks and effects. A MEH for caring what happens to the people. Read the book if you want to make a connection to the people and their lives..Score: 3/5
MasterpieceThis film was before Star Wars actually this film might be better than Star Wars, this Hollywood film actually has space travel more correctly than other films, and the models of Star Wars are mediocre compared to the 55 foot model of the discovery and the centrifuge..Score: 5/5
SAMUEL MAFFIEFRIDAY FEBRUARY 1 14 (2020).Score: 5/5
Not what I imagined.(SPOILER WARNING) When I looked this movie up, I thought it was going to be really good. I was shocked and disappointed at the same time. Two and a half hours of pure nothing! This movie could be remade today and I might find it better (shocked, I know.) It's just... the movie needed more dialouge. You know, explain some stuff from time to time. Maybe not draw out scenes for ten times longer then they should be. Then it could be decent! Because, I mean, someone goe through an acid trip, enters a room to switch bodies, and then a giant domino turned him into a GIANT FETUS!!! What the heck am I supposed to know about that?! Nothing!!! I looked it up and found out he became a "Star Child". And that's it! What?! Sigh... Also, at the start and in the middle of the movie, there are these three-minute scenes of darkness, and really intense, sensitive music. I coulda done without those. There are only two things in this movie that made me give it a 2/5 instead of a 1: First, HAL 9000. He was pretty cool, and also sounded like someone I knew. And second, the visuals! Oh gosh, were they beautiful! At the time, they were considered groundbreaking, and still are today! If only there was sense to them. Anyways, I hope my rant was useful. It likley wasn't..Score: 2/5
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Greatest everThe best, most complete movie of all time..Score: 5/5
Slow-paced but beautifulStanley Kubrick could have finished his career with just "Paths of Glory" and "2001", and he would still be on of the best directors ever. Before his films began to become more and more x-rated, Stanley K took us on a slow but still amazing trip into space. Killer computers, psychedelic star gates, and a prediction of iPads, all in one epic sitting that will never allow you to look at the universe the same again. While "Star Wars" will always be the king of science fantasy for me, 2001 is a deeply affecting and, despite a hardcore scientific viewpoint, powerfully spiritual..Score: 5/5
Boring movie but some nice images and musicThe movie story is boring. there is not much action in the movie. there are nice pictures and music but otherwise it is boring to watch. might be good to see once but i dont agree with those who call this a masterpiece and such a good movie. right at the start we see some monkeys admiring a rock and we dont know what it means and then a bit later in the movie theres a guy talking with a computer and there is really not much action at all. i did not like this movie very much and i give one star since it has a much too high rating..Score: 1/5
This movie is great!It starts a little slow, maybe confusing. Just keep watching and you will understand. Watch this whole movie! The movie is perhaps not explained well as the book, but the general meaning is there. In fact, because the movie leaves out some explanations, it makes you want to talk to other people to find out what happened. What could be better is watch the movie, then read the book, then watch the movie again! I think Kubrick did a great job and I think you will find so as well!.Score: 5/5
Downgraded from 4K!Well this is disappointing, I bought this for the magnificent 4K restoration and it's gone back to HD..Score: 1/5
"However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light." - Stanley KubrickEven in the aftermath of sci-fi classics such as Metropolis, The Day The Earth Stood Still and Forbidden Planet, Kubrick wanted to make what he considered to be the first good science fiction film. If 'good' meant 'realistic', 2001 potentially qualified. Kubrick tackled the science of the space age, extraterrestrial life, human evolution and artificial intelligence in ways that were most original at that time. He even proposed the idea that God can be extraterrestrial. For its groundbreaking visualization, 2001 indeed demonstrates that the idea is what substantiates sci-fi. Kubrick wanted to make a good sci-fi film and instead he made the greatest..Score: 5/5
Best scifiThis is the movie that got me interested in proper films. It's amazing some people say its boring and I guess that's fair enough but it was never meant to be an action flick. Just sit back watch it and enjoy the ride..Score: 5/5
AMAZING...How much the Star Trek: Enterprise and the Alien series ripped off 2001. You know what they say: imitation is the best form of flattery:) I actually met a man who worked on this film as a set designer. He told me that the entire set -the modeling of the Discovery included- was destroyed in a fire. So sad:) Considering the high level of set design and modeling of the ship and shuttles, George Lucas MUST have had the Discovery in mind when he built thew models for the Star Destroyers and the Millenium Falcon. Light and shadow will beat out CGI any given day of the week!.Score: 5/5
Bundle This MovieCould you please bundle this movie with 2010 A Space Odyssey, and Contact would be nice..Score: 5/5
Worth WatchingThis film is regarded as one of the most influential science-fiction films. Therefore I decided to watch it. I'd be lying if I said I understood what this film is about, in fact it left me quite confused. What I can say without a doubt is the fact that I was completely engaged while watching this film. I can't stop thinking about the film. There were a lot of questions I had while watching this film. It is quite unique and perplexing compared to most other films. It deals with interesting concepts that are worth thinking about..Score: 4/5
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