2001

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2010)

I was quite impressed with this movie. I believe it is quite possibly the best science fiction film ever made. But it's a very well-made movie regardless of genre. 2001, is beautifully filmed, and well scored. The visuals of the movie were mesmerizing. It is really hard to believe that this movie was made in 1968. I would say it has aged well, but I don't think it has aged at all. It is just one of those timeless movies. Much of 2001 has a glorious mood to it; it also has a dark, surreal atmosphere. These qualities are enhanced by the soundtrack. It is divided into three sections, which are all very different. This diversity makes the movie a little difficult to understand, but adds a lot to the movie: the diversity gives 2001 a riveting complexity that provides for a very memorable experience. Some viewers may find the movie to have a slow pace, but in my opinion the pace of the movie was perfect. It added to the climax of the movie. The slow pace and visual storytelling added a lot to the movie, made it very powerful. 2001 was really good all the way through, but I have to admit towards the end I was a little lost. But despite the movie's potentially confusing nature, it really has a lot of meaning, and it is visually arresting. Overall, 2001: A Space Odyssey is probably one of the greatest movies of all time. Its certainly worth watching at least once.