An Essential

Rating: 10/10 (25 October 2005)

2001: A Space Odyssey is a true jewel in film-making. While some parts might be too slow for the average movie-goer, anyone who is examining the history of films has to see it.
One of the more interesting facts about this film is that it was made long before man landed on the moon. No need then to say that it is a corner stone in Sci-Fi.
It blends psychological horror with believable characters that work extremely well together (is it strange to say that HAL and Dave had excellent chemistry?). It also carries what many consider to be one of the greatest film-musical moments.
Bottom line: An impressive and thought provoking masterpiece that will continue to rank high on "all time greatest" lists for years to come.