Space Odyssey - A state-of-the-art sci-fi film well ahead of its time (1968)

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2016)

Space Odyssey is a state-of-the-art Sci-fi movie in terms of technological ideas it exhibited – which was truly first-of-its-kind way back in 1968 when it was released.
It seems Space Odyssey was thought of by Stanley Kubrick just to showcase those technological ideas – without any proper sci-fi story.
The movie looks very "experimental" in nature.
The importance of Stanley Kubrick can be gauged from the fact that Steven Spielberg considers him to be the Big Bang of Science-Fiction movies. And that's 100% true! Because Stanley's technological ideas were subsequently used in many sci-fi movies that followed.
MERITS of Space Odyssey
1 – A state-of-the-art sci-fi movie that was well ahead of its time (1968).
2 – It was the first movie in which you saw the introduction of Artificial Intelligence & Space suits.
3 – It was the first movie in which you will see the phenomenon of things floating in space (FYKI humans conquered moon in 1969).
4 – The movie also introduced a special accessory – anti-floating slippers.
5 – The interior decoration of the space ship is ultra-modern (for that time).
It has hi-tech sofas similar to what exists today. More interestingly, the sofas have display screens at the back. I do not think anyone at that time (1968) were using such hi-tech sofas in real life.
6 – The film showcased visual effects & sound effects well ahead of its time.
7 – Space Odyssey has a signature tune that is world famous and has been used around the world in TV shows.
DEMERITS of Space Odyssey (but this does not mean you should not watch this path-breaking film)
1 – It is a slow-moving movie and does not have any "action" at all.
2 – The ending is BIZARRE – and incomprehensible!
Finally, believe it or not but Space Odyssey is a must watch film before you die!