Unique cinema

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2000)

I first saw 2001 at the Cinerama cinema in London at the time of the films release. On the giant Cinerama screen the film reveals it's true wonder; TV sadly diminishes it. 2001 is a visual feast. Kubrick blends inspiring images with equally inspiring music, creating a symphonic film.
I still watch 2001, 30 odd years after it's release and marvel at the technical skill, the depth of it's meanings and the scale of it's story. I have my own feelings of what it is really about but there is not enough space here to go into that.
There is no other film to compare 2001 with, the sequel 2010 wasn't at all in the same league and is best forgotten. 2001 has to be seen, it can't be explained or summarised. I watched it again recently with a young friend who had only heard of it. His reaction? Silence followed by: Wow!