The Horror that is 2001

Rating: 3/10 (13 March 2000)

I watched this "classic" movie for a film review for my film class, and I must say that I regret doing so. Had I known I'd spend two hours watching people float around in complete silence, I may have reconsidered.
The music is a plus, but could have been produced on its own and still made big $$$. It was a nice break from the 15 minute silences. I also saw some points where the shots could've been cleaned up and bit, and been done better and more tastefully. Watch the conference room scene.
Oh, and did I mention the infamous men in monkey suits? No, not tuxes, but "real" ape suits. Perhaps an attempt could have been made to actually make those actors look real.
I found the plot to have holes. Instead of concentrating on the idea of man making contact with intelligent beings, this film focuses mainly on a psycho computer. It leaves no real room for a viewer to get to know the characters. Or the *one* that is left by the end.
My personal quotes from when I was watching the film:
What just happened? Did I miss something? Oh, look. Another silence. Which way is the station turning? and Ugh..liquified peas?!?!?
To sum it up:
Plot ~~ + - (Starts off interesting, but gets off subject)
Characters ~~ + (Leaves us wanting to get more out of them, but the little we are presented with is intriguing.
Dialogue ~~ - (Can you find more than 25 minutes the whole time that some one is talking? Count 'em)
Music ~~ + (I have to say it's a great piece of music, just I'd hoped it would tie in more.)
Overall:
Desperate? Want some "background noise" that isn't really that? See it if you like fast forwarding through a third of the film.