Better second time round

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2013)

I had waited a long time to watch this film and after my first viewing I was hugely disappointed. I had been promised the best science fiction film ever yet I was delivered long sequences of spaceships spinning, monkeys fighting and a giant space foetus. I sometimes have little enjoyment watching supposed 'classics' yet I can understand why people perceive the particular film to be good however with 2001: A Space Odyssey, I could not.
Some films I watch really stick with me, weeks after watching Apocalypse Now and Fight Club I found myself thinking about them. I loved Apocalypse Now and Fight Club on first viewing yet I was bored insane by this however I found myself thinking about it.
The film is almost mesmeric, despite viewing something of apparent little substance it seems to stick and say something. So after thinking about the film for a few months I decided to re-watch it and I thought it was brilliant. You find yourself lost in the pictures and it leaves a truly great impression.
As to what it means; I have no idea and frankly I do not really care to know. So many people search for meaning in truly beautiful things but rather than searching for some meaning why can people not just enjoy what it before them. The only meaning I took away from the film is how amazing and varied life is.
If you watch this film and find yourself bored or confused I can fully empathise with you however it is worth giving this film another chance. It isn't just another narcissistic arty film, it is a truly great piece of cinema.