2010

In 2010, a joint US-Soviet spaceship expedition is launched to Jupiter to discover what happened to the Discovery One spacecraft, which mysteriously vanished ten years prior. As the crew approaches Jupiter, they uncover a startling secret that could alter the course of human history. They must then confront an alien intelligence and the fate of humanity.

2010: The Year We Make Contact was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual effects, score, and philosophical themes, though some found its pacing to be slow. Audiences also responded well, appreciating its faithful continuation of the original film's narrative and its sense of wonder.

• Praised for its stunning visual effects and ambitious scope.

• Appreciated for its thoughtful exploration of humanity's place in the universe.

• Some critics noted that the film's pacing could be deliberately slow at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting its impressive special effects and its intellectual, thought-provoking storyline. Many felt it was a worthy successor to the original '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Visual Effects. Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Special Effects.

Director Peter Hyams famously used real lava flows from Hawaii for the volcanic landscapes on Io, avoiding extensive CGI that was less advanced at the time.