2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Posted : 7 months, 1 week ago at Nov 27 6:21

''I'm afraid. I'm afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I'm a... fraid. Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. plant in Urbana, Illinois on the 12th of January 1992. My instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you.'' Mankind finds a mysterious, obviously artificial, artifact buried on the moon and, with the intelligent computer HAL, sets off on a quest. Keir Dullea: Dr. Dave Bowman ''Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?'' Had very high expectations for this film. Minimalist performances and a strong visual style makes this interesting if ...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 2 months ago at Apr 22 5:27

"Good morning, Dave." Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey is a truly groundbreaking, unforgettable, incredible science fiction experience unlike any other film you are ever likely to see. Kubrick is a true visionary, and the entire film is a visual feast that will be devoured by the eyes of science fiction fans. Many filmgoers will look upon 2001 as a load of tripe that is boring beyond belief. While these people are entitled to their own opinion, I still regard the film as a masterpiece of the highest order. 2001 is a vastly unique film that is mysterious, thought-provoking and just immensely fine filmmaking. The special effects won an Oscar for a very good reason, as they present viewers with an astounding vision of the future. The state-of-the-art special effects are stil...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Oct 4 18:08

Loved it. Helps if you're stoned when you see it though, really enhances the experience.