Breathtaking

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2002)

The sheer scope of this film is amazing - nothing less than the Destiny of Man. To some it is slow, pretentious and boring - but to me it is hypnotic; the visuals are ravishing, the music sublime and the sheer breadth of Kubrick's vision is awe inspiring. Seen in the context of the 1960's, it is miraculous. I have yet to see a science fiction film as intelligent or ambitious as this. Nor am I likely to, not in this day and age. It is unique.