calm and gentle realisation

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 2001)

for how long did man stare at and contemplate the moon? for how long has man stared at and contemplated the universe? for how long have we pondered the "meaning of life"?? this film IS a masterpiece in all it's dimensions. it asks more questions than it answers and that is true art, in any medium. kubrick tackled many diverse subjects in his long and colourful career but none so controversial or profound as this - the treatment is superb, the length appropriate and the subject matter astounding. my partner saw it today...her response?? " I dont get it. it's two hours too long!!" there you go - human diversity, where would we be without it? where indeed ??