2001 is the archetype of SF movies. It might not be the *best* SF film but it's the reference for pretty much all of them since then. Plot isn't its strong point, but it rarely is with Kubrick; his movies were three-hour long animated photographs. Whether you love 2001 or hate it, you have to admit that if this isn't the all-time greatest work of cinematography it must be in the top three. If you've only seen 2001 one once years ago on VHS and didn't like it (as I had and didn't), do yourself a favour and watch it again on DVD with a good widescreen and a decent sound system. The technical quality is what makes this really shine. Less-well-known trivia: Kubrick had to cut his planning short because he ran out of time and money. The famous "Star child" ending was the best compromise he could come up with. We can only wonder what the movie would have been had he been able to polish it to perfection.
by Anonymous 4 months ago

This movie was at the theater when my spouse and I first started dating. A great fan of science fiction, he loved the film, as I learned what I needed to tolerate, if I wanted to stay in a relationship with this person. The movie turns out to be the classic sci-fi flick and our time together has been wonderful, too.
by plmiller 7 months ago