Ahead of time then, timeworn now

Rating: 6/10 (2 May 2013)

Due to my age and native country, I was unable to see the film soon after its completion and even prior to the use of modern digital technology. On the other hand, I am not a fan of "arid" sci-fi films, such as Solaris or Stalker - I find them protracted, stolid, and too commonplace. Long scenes without text lines, lengthy stills of space technology, kitschy interiors are the thing I usually tend to avoid. But as I regard Stanley Kubrick as a talented filmmaker, I have decided to watch (again) all his main films - but 2001: A Space Odyssey turned out to be a real challenge... Of course, I admit its particularity and skillful use of state-of-the-art technology at that time, but watching it in 2013 was not impressive to me. Moreover, there were no catchy characters and performers to remember (unlike in Star Wars trilogy, for example).
For fans of Kubrick and/or elderly sci-fi admirers, probably. I would be surprised if middle-aged or young viewers get a memorable experience from the film in question.