A film on everyone's Top 100 List

Rating: 9/10 (30 March 2001)

In 2001 the film seems dated technically, but remains a strong testament to Kubrick's skill as director/storyteller. Reading A. C. Clarke's book is an aid to 'understanding' what happens, but is not necessary to appreciate the scope, the sweep, the broad expanse of space and history, and the tight confines of the future. Highly allegorical, yet very entertaining. A movie that I watch at least once a decade.