a visual and intellectual feast

Rating: 9/10 (16 July 2001)

2001 is film making at its best. Innovative and superb. The acting, writing, special effects, and of course, the music, are all absolutely wonderful. The Jupiter scene remains as stunningly beautiful as always, even by todays standards of special effects. The only reason this movie does not get a 10 out of 10 is because of the intermission, which is included in the video and even the DVD! Some may say it adds to the film but I believe that it is totally unnecessary, especially on DVD! Overall, one of the best achievements ever to hit the screen. Something Stanley Kubrick seems to excel at.