This was the 3rd or 4th time that I have viewed this Kubrick masterpiece. And I still cannot figure out why I love it so much. I mean, not much happens in it, not much dialogue and a few boring scenes but I just enjoy every minute of it.
I think its mostly due to one of the greatest villians ever created, in the super-computer HAL-9000. Its stone cold expressions strike fear into the viewer. Fear that one day we may become so dependent on technology, that it can take over all human control, similar to Terminator.
The special effects are outstanding for the time and can even hold its own against some modern sci-fi films. Often touted as the #1 Sci-Fi film of all time, for me that is still up to debate, but deffinately Top 5.
Back to HAL though, He is one of the greatest characters to ever be written. His conflict with the crew of the Jupiter Mission is stuff of legends.
When he says that famous line "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that" in response to Dave asking HAL to open the pod bay doors, The veiwer realizes ALL HELL HAS JUST BROKE LOOSE! IT'S TIME TO TAKE THAT MO****F***** DOWN! And is one of the most heart dropping lines every delivered on film.
2001 is such a great film and I implore everyone to see it. But other than the hardcore Sci-Fi fans, many might find it boring.
2001: A Space Odyssey recieves 9 Stone Cold Death Stares...out of 10
I Still have no idea as to the purpose of the black monolith...anyone?
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