More Than Words

Rating: Null/10 (13 December 2014)

I don't know what this is about. My friend described this as having something to do with evolution and I guess it's possible it's about the transition. We're gradually seeing the next phase in where we're going. Apes to humans and machines to... the star child? I believe that's what Kubrick is going for. One thing that I liked about the film was that it doesn't use dialog all that much. That is a concept I'd like to see played with a little more. People understand everything through words. Words can affect you but what about the unheard feelings going on upon viewing? What do we feel when we see a friend drift helplessly into space? When a robot murders it's crew while in their sleep? Hell, what do you feel when you want the movie to get going? Well, if you're looking for a fun flick I don't recommend this at all. This is more like going to an art museum and pondering how somebody thought this up. I don't know if this is creative or not or if it deserves so much recognition. I'm leaning towards it does because I really want to see something that doesn't completely need dialog to carry out the emotions it wants you to feel. Boredom, helplessness, awe, intrigue. The film does carry all this out but do you care enough? Many directors did. Go look up online, I might do that. So I will leave off with give something with images and imagination if it's your thing. Even if it's not try giving a visual image of yourself to your friend.