A Failsafe Is A Must For A Hal 9000.

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2014)

I just watched 2001-A Space Odyssey last night. I found this movie kind of weird; but cool in a way. I hope this makes since; and I know it changed how Sci-Fi movies were made from then on. This film was before my time so I guess that's why I found it somewhat strange. I think George Lucas got it wrong when he called Star Wars a space opera. This movie is a space opera to me, just because of the way it was filmed with classical music infuse with the dialog. I love most Stanley Kubrick films; and found this one interesting. The only problem I had with it was the beginning, Dawn of Man sequence, I thought it would never end. It's not like I didn't get it either, I did, the beginning of all things. I don't know if I am the only one that feels this was; but it was just a tad nerve wracking. The movie is good the whole journey into outer space amazing; and I bet back it 68 it was a mind-blowing experience. I found the movie start to peak when they uncover the Monolith on the moon; and the whole space station scene remarkable. When the Discovery mission left for Jupiter, that's when it started to get very interesting. When have the Discovery with a crew of 5 total, 3 in hibernation and to awake and monitoring the controls, etc.. Dr. Bowden and Dr. Poole think it's great to have a H.A.L. 9000 on board with them, what could be better. When H.A.L., informs them of a malfunction on the ship they go out and bring it in to repair. The problem begins when there is no problem, Poole and Bowden start to wonder. They begin to wonder about H.A.L.; and begin have a conference . They both go into a pod turn off the audio; and start to form a plan. They do not realize that H.A.L. can read their lips. Poole and Bowden want to disconnect him they do not trust him . This is where the viewer notices H.A.L.. H.A.L. begins to take over, kill the three remaining Astronauts by shutting down their life support systems. Then he sabotages Poole life support in space. Finally when Dave gets in, he shuts H.A.L. down for good. In the end when the Monolith gives us a laser like light show, was pretty cool. The ending I didn't quit understand unless the Monolith aged Bowden in someway. It could also be that maybe the Monolith was showing him the future. All in all I liked the movie; but I am more of a fan of 2010. I think 2010 explained it in more detail. It is a good movie and if U like Kubrick films you shouldn't be disappointed. Kris L. CocKayne