Pure Cinema.

Rating: 10/10 (25 June 2000)

For me 2001:A Space Odyssey is the greatest movie of all time. It is simply Pure Cinema.Dialogue is minimal,no word is spoken unnecessarily.Narrative is driven by stunning visuals and an awesome soundtrack of classics, such as strauss The blue danube for the space docking sequence.And the use of Ligeti`s Atmospheres, to evoke the oppressive monolith`s presence, Is genius insperation.This has got to be Kubrik`s opus,although there is no denying the brilliance of Dr Strangelove and Clockwork orange,I believe this is a cut above the others simply for it`s originality.2001:A Space Odyssey also stands to many repeated viewings.From the scenic "dawn of man" opening to the bewildering "jupiter and beyond" end sequence,each frame stands as a work of art.A "must see at the cinema" film if ever i saw one (although still amazing and impressive on any format).