A trip worth taking

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2016)

"2001: A Space Odyssey" is one of the most fascinating movies I've ever seen. Even when I first watched this, walking in with no familiarity, I was bewildered, but still couldn't look away. It asks huge questions and let's the viewer come up with their own answer (that's a gamble; rarely does it come off just right). Different interpretations of the film's meaning abound. Unconventional is a great way to describe this.
But when all is said and done, it's an adventure, as grand as they come; space travel, artificial intelligence, evolution, the unknown It's one of my favorite movies, and I'm always pleased to see it being screened at revival houses. And if you happen on one showing this in 70mm, pounce on it; the argument can be made that "2001" relies less on plot and more on sight and sound, which means people aren't kidding when they say this is an experience.
10/10