I want to like it

Rating: 6/10 (5 October 2005)

I just watched this film and what can I say. I want to like it, but I don't. I didn't know what rating to give it, when it was over I was just lost. I have read loads of reviews and can't believe how man people say it's the best movie ever. OK I don't agree with them who say it's a piece of trash either, but them who say its boring is spot on. Yes I agree it's beautiful, and the effects for the year it's made are amazing. But just when the plot is getting good with the computer Hal the film just spins out of control.
I'm not the biggest art film fan but I do like some. American Beauty and Punch Drunk Love to name two (if you class them as arty).I do believe at times this film is just being beautiful for the sake of being beautiful. It should have only been about an hour and a half long.
When I watched this I wanted to turn it of, but how do you turn off a Kubrick film? Yes after reading what I have put you won't believe me but I'm normally a bit of a Kubrick fan. I think this is about the seventh Kubrick film I have seen and is the only one I don't like. His best in my opinion is Dr Strangelove which is just perfect. If you want to see a great Kubrick film watch that.
I gave this 6 out 10 mainly down to the great shots and effects, but if you are looking for a Sci Fi along the lines of Star Wars avoid this. If you want to be bored for nearly 3 hours watch this.