difficult, but stimulating

Rating: 5/10 (23 March 2003)

the slowest film ever made. Yes indeed it is. And to watch the whole film without having to break in between is very very difficult. As regards to a plot, the film is shot so nonsensically that it's often hard to follow. But it is an experience. Some of the most fantastic visuals, and visual effects can be seen in this movie. Space has never looked so clean, and effect free. The lighting effects have never been so mystical, and stunning.
The film kicks off, i think, when you are introduced to the computer HAL, that becomes the core of the film, and the most "film"-like plot throughout it's duration. It becomes exciting, without losing it's credibility as a piece of brilliant cinema. I only wish i could have seen this on the big screen. The little screen could never do it justice.