HAL Opens the Doors

Rating: 10/10 (30 September 2007)

Since so much will be written about this film, let's be brief. I have seen "2001: A Space Odyssey" all the way through, twice. There are some parts I've watched separately, but I saw none of the film until AFTER 2001. So, obviously, it has a timeless quality. I consider Stanley Kubrick's work on this film to be art, which really doesn't "age". I believe there is also a point where "flaws" become irrelevant, and "2001: A Space Odyssey" reaches that point.
It's probably been said (I will look at the other comments this evening), but the portrayals of Keir Dullea (as Dave) and Douglas Rain (as Hal) are absolutely spellbinding. I do consider Mr. Rain's portrayal of "HAL" an acting performance; consider, also, how much Mr. Dullea accomplishes without speaking. The Dullea/Rain struggle is probably my favorite part of the film, presently. This one is indispensable.
********** 2001: A Space Odyssey (4/2/68) Stanley Kubrick ~ Keir Dullea, Douglas Rain, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester