Great Visuals

Rating: 8/10 (23 July 2008)

2001 is a masterpiece for one reason and one reason only. This is the cinematography. There is nothing innately original about the plot or exceptional about the actors, but the visuals and direction are unmatched. It is Kubrick's Vertigo, at first glance boring, but for a struggling director it could be a great lesson. The only difference is that Vertigo can be compelling to the average movie goer, as long as they are in the mood to be compelled. It would not advise the average movie goer to see this movie. It is Star wars without the action. People also talk about how creepy it is, but I did not find it so creepy. It is going to be a long time before computers get advanced enough to be able to willingly kill a human, so, while a good plot point, it is not realistic and therefore not creepy. In conclusion, I would recommend that everyone sees this movie, not because it is great, but because it is just an essential movie to watch to complete your movie portfolio. I would advise intense movie fans to buy it and study it, because it is a great movie, just not from the typical movie goer's point of view.