Strangely Beautiful (emphasis on strange)

Rating: 10/10 (16 September 2006)

Okay, I'm not going to bother explaining the plot, because the plot one of the least important things in this film. However, I will say that this is an awe-inspiring conglomeration of amazingly-moving imagery and beautiful effects that don't even now seem outdated. In fact, I'd say the visual effects are better than those of the Star Wars Episode IV--or at least more mesmerizing.
However, you must watch this with a fully (and I mean FULLY) open mind, because this is truly one of the strangest films ever. Some of the parts were so random and out there that I couldn't help but fall in love with it all. Yet in all its strange and seemingly unrelated moments there runs a common thread--mysterious and eye-opening beauty.
This movie may not be for everyone. My Dad strongly dislikes it and said that it "left him unsatisfied." If you want your movies to have a point, you may end up thinking the same thing. However, I truly enjoyed this Kubrick film. It is the first of his many classics that I have watched, and I can't wait to watch more.