Great visuals but little more

Rating: 1/10 (30 May 2006)

I remember seeing "2001" in the early 1980's and honestly, I did not get it. I recently rented it and honestly, I still don't get it. While certainly a cut above other science fiction films of the day from a visual standpoint, the story is drawn out over two-and-a-half interminable hours.
I've heard it described as "intelligent science fiction." I've also heard "Star Trek" described thusly. But somewhere along the line Stanley Kubrick, unlike Gene Roddenberry and the "Trek" writers, forgot about the entertainment factor.
I gave it a score of three for the stunning graphics. Unfortunately, that's really all "2001" has to offer.