A true Movie

Rating: 10/10 (20 September 1998)

2001 is not only the definitive science fiction movie, but also a definitive Movie in the true sense of the word. That is, this is a story told with visuals, everything else is peripheral(though, in this case, brilliant as well). One of the things that makes it so definitive is its ability to function on multiple levels. There is the straight literal level, then the symbolic and truly meaningful level, and there is even room enough for the personal level. There is also the technical level of direction, acting, special effects, and music, all of which are brilliantly done by Kubrick and his team. This is a truly profound movie which has influenced every movie that followed it. For example, the ending sequence has been imitated in such movies as the Abyss and Contact(just to name a few recent). All in all, to say this is an excellent movie is an understatement, but one has to be in the right mood to see this movie. A certain amount of work is required of the viewer for this movie to truly work, and for some people it doesn't. However, this movie is probably my favorite of all time.