Very abstract movie,but still amazing

Rating: 8/10 (8 January 2007)

The first time I saw this movie I didn't understand much of it! There was no conventional story to follow. But then I saw it again and begin to understand more of the concept. I do was impressed by the special effects used in this movie. I mean for 1968, everything seemed so realistic (except for the apes in the beginning of the movie). A rare gem. But it was not until I saw the sequel "2010" that made me really understand and appreciate "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Spoiler: The movie is about the birth of a planet. To put it in more abstract and philosophical terms it is about the beginning and the end! Maybe this is too much for some of you,but if you keep an open mind and just watch you will be amazed by this movie which will end up in something of a "trip" The last 20 minutes just have to been seen. It is simply beautiful. Because there is no conventional story Kubrick's abstract approach works. You keep watching even when it doesn't make sense. And because it is so abstract you can keep watching this movie over and over again,it never gets boring,it even gets better. This is a real accomplishment!