a mind blowing odyssey through time and space

Rating: 9/10 (7 March 2002)

2001: A Space Odyssey is my favorite film. Its not as perfect as some of the other movies I've seen (TSharpFilm's Perfection Award would probably go to Lawrence of Arabia or Barry Lyndon), but I can't think of another film that makes me go "wow..." more.
Stanley Kubrick created a smart and ambitious experience that explores ideas most filmmakers wouldn't have the courage to scratch the surface of, or the curiosity to consider significant. Although many of the key story elements are presented in an ambiguous way, there is still enough information given to hold your attention through out the 141 minute runtime. And after its all over, you're left memories to reflect on and discuss for the next week, or maybe for the next month, or maybe 40 years after its initial release.