Rest In Peace, Stanley Kubrick

Rating: Null/10 (11 April 1999)

In a way, I consider myself "lucky" to have been able to have seen 2001 while Stanley Kubrick was still alive. His death was one of the few deaths in showbiz that has actually made me sad. I absolutely *love* this movie--note the screen name, people. :-) Kubrick did a great job of directing this movie (as he has always done :-) ) and Kier Dullea gives an excellent performance as Dave. My favorite character, though, would just have to be the evil computer, HAL, voiced by Douglas Rain. This movie shows that pretty soon, instead of us running the machines, the machines are going to be running us. I also thought the beginning, though a little boring and long, was interesting. The apes, who have learned to use bones and sticks in self defense, have just discovered the weapon, man's shield of protection, yet also its destruction. I think the special effects in this movie are awesome (even for 1968!). The part where Dave was entering Jupiter was cool. People who think this movie is pointless and is too confusing to get aren't just smart enough to appreciate *real* movies. I have to admit that I myself still haven't entirely figured out every little metaphor or puzzle in this movie, but just see 2001: A Space Odyssey, and you'll love it! THANK YOU, STANLEY KUBRICK!! YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED!!!