Classic, philosophical / technological masterpiece.

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2001)

This movie was released in 1968. That's 33 years ago.
For those who were not even alive then (check your birth date...are you younger than 33?), watch other science-fiction genre movies of the day and compare them to 2001 to get a perspective and appreciation of it's WAY-ahead-of-its-time stature.
This ain't no Robbie the Robot (even tho THAT was ahead of IT'S time). Hell, compare it to sci-fi films of today. Compare it from several angles, not just computer-animation and computer-generated explosions.
Too slow? Get away from sitting in front of your PC chat rooms, day-trading, and computer games - get out and experience nature to get a feel for the natural flow of life.
By the way, I thought it was terrific.