James
This is the most pretentious crap ever made - but is it an amazing film? No. But it is an amazing _**piece of art**_. This is worthy of the label of film, but the label of film is not worthy of this. Kubrick has crafted a stellar and surrea...
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2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
Movie
149 min
English
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users93%
Director: Stanley Kubrick•Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
Plot Summary
Humanity discovers a mysterious monolith buried beneath the lunar surface, leading them on a journey to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL 9000. As they approach their destination, HAL's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, threatening the mission and the lives of the crew. The film explores themes of human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the potential for extraterrestrial life.
Critical Reception
Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is widely regarded as a masterpiece of cinematic science fiction, lauded for its groundbreaking visual effects, philosophical depth, and ambitious scope. While initially met with mixed reactions from some critics and audiences due to its abstract nature and deliberate pacing, its reputation has grown immensely over the decades, solidifying its status as one of the most influential films ever made. It is celebrated for its profound exploration of humanity's place in the universe and its technological advancements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning visual effects and ambitious, thought-provoking narrative.
Applauded for its profound philosophical themes and innovative approach to science fiction.
Acknowledged for its challenging, deliberate pacing and ambiguity, which sparks deep discussion.
Google audience: Viewers consistently praise '2001: A Space Odyssey' for its visionary filmmaking, groundbreaking special effects that still hold up today, and its profound exploration of complex themes like evolution and artificial intelligence. Many appreciate its immersive and contemplative atmosphere, though some note that its slow pace and abstract nature require patience and engagement.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest films of all time.
Fun Fact
The iconic HAL 9000 computer's voice was performed by actor Douglas Rain, who recorded his lines in a soundproof booth over several weeks. Kubrick specifically requested a calm, unemotional voice to contrast with the increasingly alarming events in the film.
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JJJ222cool
Absolute classic, must see, one of the best scifi movies ever made
CinemaSerf
From the opening bars of Richard Strauss's "Also spracht Zarathustra" you just know that this is going to be something unique - and that it is. Apes, playing by a puddle - occasionally engaging in some noisy territorial warfare with their n...
Filipe Manuel Ne...
**A magnificent film, with beautiful music and great visuals... but smug, empty and unforgivably overrated.** Stanley Kubrick is, for me, one of those directors who so quickly impresses us with a great film, as it makes us doubt his comp...
Sigeki Ogino
I saw it for the first time when I was in middle school. I thought it was the worst movie ever. Then, some time later, as an adult, I rewatched it and was amazed at how wonderful it was. It was so beautiful and magnificent that I could not ...
Wuchak
_**Inscrutable space science-fiction as cinematic art**_ The discovery of an ancient extraterrestrial monolith on the Moon leads to a mission to Jupiter, but the astronauts have unexpected complications with their vessel’s onboard comput...
Per Gunnar Jonss...
I got this movie recently when it came out on Ultra HD Blu-ray simply because it was missing in my collection and, being a Sci-Fi fan, missing 2001 in my collection simply would not do. It is a movie that was made to rely almost entirely on...
tmdb47633491
The eighth wonder of the world. Easily 30+ viewings since I was a little kid. Nothing new to say here; simply wanted to add another pair of hands to the ocean of applause for my absolute favorite thing, the only indisputably perfect movie, ...
izgzhen
I believe that we should call it a modernism show, albeit exhibited in the form of a movie. While it might feel "boring", it forces you to rethink what philosophical level that a two-hour film can achieve. The focus on questions about life,...
markuspm
There are many great predictions hinting to future (it is from 1968 - can you believe it?) innovations throughout the movie. I might not have found all them because I keep falling asleep while watching it but I will keep trying to find them...
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