Impressive and thought provoking

Rating: Null/10 (25 August 2002)

I am impressed that this movie was made in 1968. There were parts of it in the beginning with the ape-like creatures that struck me as being somewhat cheezy however. Chimpanzees and apes use tools on a regular basis for all sorts of things, and I don't suspect that there was some point in time ages ago where some creature thought it would be really neat to start using tools.
The lack of dialogue was neat artistically, though I suspect it irked many a fan. I think this film is best viewed in a contemplative state of mind as a piece of art. Some people cannot conjure a state of awe within themselves to save their lives...actually, lots of people.
I enjoyed the lack of explanation. It is good to explore what the film meant to you personally. I dont think it was meant to mean any literal thing really. I just think the imagery and sound is supposed to provoke within us a non-verbal appreciation for where mankind has been and where it may yet go, and how wondrous and mysterious this process is.