In space things can go slow!

Rating: 9/10 (22 March 2011)

I agree this is not a movie that everyone can enjoy.
Yes I understand that by modern standards the space voyage takes a lot of time and seems prolonged. Unfortunately this undermines one of the most important aspects of the story - the astronauts are alone on a journey that can last 6 months. Kubrik tries to convey the feeling of separation from humanity and the constant routine that they have to follow IE their boredom.
The peak of the movie is the final stage of entry to Jupiter which to my opinion has not been surpassed since. The film really conveys the sense of wonder for someone entering a totally different world.
Overall I would not propose this film to those who want to see a space opera where a gazillion space ships are blasted from the skies. The film is perfect for those who like old 50s-60s hard sci-fi even though I believe that they have already read the book (which has a very different tone from the movie)