A journey through truly classic filmmaking

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2001)

2001: a Space Odyssey is truly one of if not the greatest sci-fi movie ever made. Kubrick was one of the greatest directors of all time. Always making an intelligently made, meaningful movie that wasn't always appreciated by critics but usually adored by countless movie buffs. This movie, Kubrick's first dip into the endless seas of science firction, has probably had more impact than any other movie in the sci-fi category. It changed the image that many people had of science fiction up to that point. Kubrick brought an often ludicrous and usually meaningless genre into the blossoming and incredible gem that it is today. Would cinema be the same without such classics as Blade Runner, Star Wars, or The Matrix? The answer is no. And all this beauty can be credited towards one man- Stanley Kubrick.
The film is the story of mankind. It is an wisely conceived theory about the origin of human intelligence. It's full of countless themes having to do with the human nature, computers, religion, and alien control over our lives. The most comprehensive work about the themes of 2001 can be found in the liner notes of the 2001: a Space Odyssey soundtrack. It is full of cool insights about the great picture.
2001 is an interesting movie but really is always either loved or hated, just one side or the other, no in betweens. The main reason that the film is sometimes so strongly hated is because of the fact that nothing really exciting happens in the film. There is no emotion or great acting in the film. No gun fights or big action sequences. The main reason to see this movie is to realize and understand the deep underlying themes in it. I'm not going to divulge any of them, but the source I stated before pretty much covers it. If you're not into movies that are real thinkers, then don't see this. If you like sci-fi like Armageddon or (shudder) Supernova, then definitely don't se this. This isn't the story of a budding romance and a bunch of cool zero gravity laser fights.
2001: a Space Odyssey is truly a work of art. It deserves to be seen by anyone with any interest in film or any so called sci-fi fan.