Good movie: ahead of its time

Rating: Null/10 (14 May 2003)

This movie is hard to describe in a short review. Do not anticipate a fast action, no brainer movie of this generation, when you view it for the first time. This movie is something you come out of and wonder about. Yes, there are those who come out of it and say it is crap. Those are entitled to their opinion, of course. The beauty of this movie is in its ability to make you wonder what it could mean beyond the 2 hours or so it takes to view it. The movies that last for generations (like Gone With The Wind) are those that take messages into the viewers imagination. I must admit, I am glad Arthur C. Clarke explained this thing in 2010. In 1968 the special effects were well beyond their time, but today they are unimpressive. It is a shame because the difference is, the special effects in this movie are "seamless"; that is, the special effects blend in to the story instead of many of today's movies that are "carried" by the special effects. 2001's record speaks for itself. It is an awesome movie for SCIFI fans. Turn on your imagination, open a good bottle of wine, and enjoy!