2001: A Space Odyssey(1968)- User Reviews

Haven't seen it? Let me describe it: first 20 minutes: ape-men learning how to use tools; 2nd 40 minutes: cool tricks with no gravity in space; 2nd hour: FINALLY!!! A COHERENT PLOT!!!! Last 20 minutes: Psychedlic Space stuff; Last 10 minutes: credits. …more»

The reason someone I believe would not like this film is because they do not pay enough attention to it, this type of film is not the type you could just sit and fall asleep to, you really have to pay attention, if you do miss one scene; you miss a big …more»

The art of film and theatre is unique. It generates energy, energy which can make an audience laugh or cry. But to do this, it needs individuals to bring something to it. The actors must bring the characters to life. The writer must create a storyline …more»

Throughout my years in going to the cinema and watching movies, I'am always taken back to the brilliant epic sci-fi movie that we all know by as " A space Odyssey 2001" Not only was this film directed by the most recognized of directors, …more»

Although there are segments that made me start to fall asleep, the story of how human kind came to be, Hal 9000, and the ending of 2001 were so intriguing that it really makes this movie so memorable. But they really had to put more Hal 9000 in it because …more»

I remember back when it first came out, I was a boy of 13 who loved a good science fiction movie. There was a lot of hype about how spectacular it would be, and I could hardly wait to see it. It turned out to be very simple, unimaginative, and tedious. …more»

Certainly one of the best science fiction films of all time. Stanley Kubrick’s visionary depiction of Arthur C. Clarke’s novel combines fantastic visual effects, wonderful musical adaptation, and divergent plot elements into a masterful movie experi …more»

OK so I can see how in 1968 this was the greatest movie of all time but after the movies that I have seen NOW this movie while still very beautiful is WAY to slow paced and the audio quite annoying. But yet again I could not give this movie an F or anything …more»

My bf and I decided to watch this last night since it is considered a 'classic'. I'm totally devastated I wasted an hour and a half of my life on this piece of garbage. It was the biggest snoozefest I've ever laid eyes and ears on.  …more»

Okay this movie is good. However, there are particular parts where the directions was to show the progress when progress is incredibly slow, eg showing somebody floating through space for nearly five minutes. Also, near the end, there is about twenty …more»