2001: A Space Odyssey (DVD) Reviews

note: also appears on The Student Room and Flixster in part 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most divisive films of all time - it is hailed by some as an artistic, philosophical triumph, and by others as an art farty piece of pretentious twaddle. I don't sit on either side of the argument massively - it has its plusses and its ...  Read the complete review

This review was originally written by myself, here: www.fritzlfan.wordpress.com Famed, and rightly so, for its miraculous special effects, this film manages to leave the viewer almost unaware of the fact that the majority of the shots in space were models. It deservedly won an Oscar for Kubrick in the special effects field. One of ...  Read the complete review

Normally before I write a review I don't like to look at the reviews of other people so as to avoid them swaying my thoughts from what I wanted to say. However, this time I had to, to see if it was just me that HATED this film. In polite conversations as soon as this film is mentioned the expression, "oh this is a must see ...  Read the complete review

This has been called a must see film and has received the most amazing reviews from all the main movie sites i looked at so i decided to rent this from lovefilm and not miss out on an obvious 'classic'. HOWEVER..... i found this film boring, weird and very missable. People will tell you to look out for all the hidden meanings and deep thoughts but ...  Read the complete review

2001: A Space Odyssey is a sci-fi film made in 1968, directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. One of the recurring themes in this film is evolution. The first 30 mins or so have no dialogue at all, and focus on a very distant point in our past, when a group of herbivore apes are attacked, and one is ...  Read the complete review

The back story for the production of '2001: A Space Odyssey' is an interesting one. It's one of the rare, perhaps only incidences where the film and novel were created at the same time. The brainchild of both director Stanley Kubrick and Sci.Fi writer Arthur C. Clarke. '2001' was originally going to be a collection of short stories much like 'How ...  Read the complete review

In the mid-1960s Stanley Kubrick wanted to make a science-fiction movie which would deal with the space exploration and the prospect of the existence of extra-terrestrials. He had previously made the satirical DR. STRANGELOVE, which with its theme of nuclear destruction skirted the genre. Here however, working with the acclaimed science-fiction ...  Read the complete review

this film is a masterpiece it has stunning music and visuals. a very well thought out film with legendary performances by all. this film will leave you feeling lost for words this is a movie experience you will never forget.

One of the landmark science fiction films of the twentieth century, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ was a deliberate collaboration by successful director Stanley Kubrick and sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke that intended to be precisely that; the ultimate space movie. Historically flawless by intent, ‘2001’ was released at just the right time to blow the ...  Read the complete review

Over the last few months there's been quite a few people who have accused me of getting by on controversy. They have claimed that I possibly like the attention I get from being different, and so automatically bag every popular movie that gets released. This is usually after I've given a bad review for some dull action movie that everyone else ...  Read the complete review

2001 a space odyssey A rather different perspective on a film that has been viewed by millions for two generations This review contains ‘spoilers’ which can ruin peoples enjoyment of a film. I have two things to briefly say about spoilers and this film: 1- It’s hard to imagine that a film made in 1968 can be spoiled by ...  Read the complete review

2001 : A Space Odyssey Anyone who hasn't seen Stanley Kubrick's influential sci-fi film may already be familiar with aspects of its plot. these could include the idea of classical music in space, realistic science concepts, the hal computer and some confusing stuff about a huge baby in space or something. ...  Read the complete review

Confusion - Advantages: Some things that it said have just started to happen e.g. videophone - Disadvantages: Very confusing, not a very good insight

Stanley Kubrick is one of the most controversial directors of all time; in his pursuit for a perfect movie he has produced films like 'ClockWork Orange' - which I believe is still banned in the UK but is freely available in the US, and Dr Strangelove. His style is unique in that he often delves deeper into a story, both ...  Read the complete review

I had always planned to spend New Year's Day 2001 at the cinema. It seemed inevitable that Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" would be on general release once again in time for the actual date, and seeing the 70mm print on the big screen has long been on my list of unfulfilled ambitions. So imagine my ...  Read the complete review

It is hardly surprising that Kubrick movies litter my all time favourites. The Master brought new life to the Silver Screen, a medium barely in its adolescence, and showed us all how one means of communication could become an art form. 2001: A Space Odyssey is no exception. In fact, it is a monumental moment in movie history. It is a film ...  Read the complete review

It seems strange watching Kubrick's masterpiece in the year 2001 and equating it to the incredible image of the future presented within the film. Never has a science-fiction film tapped into the fears, imagination, and hopes of the human race as successfully as this amazing cinematic achievement. And don't forget this film was made before ...  Read the complete review

Its funny how films that at one time can be called distinctly average go on and become a real classic. This is certainly a case with 2001, which at the time or release (way back in 1968) was hailed by some, and slated by others. If you?ve not seen this film, then its quite hard to describe and even harder to do justice, but all this time ...  Read the complete review

Stanley Kubrick knew exactly what he wanted when he made this film. It is a use of cinematic language that requires no real storyline and very little dialogue. This is the classic "a picture is worth a thousand words." It is almost imperative to have the experience in a cinema. The first sequence with the primates is deftly ...  Read the complete review

What can be said about one of the greatest films ever made? The most fantastic of plot lines, the peak of directorial talent, the ultimate musical score, the most open ending of all time. Perhaps the greatest achievement of one of the greatest movie directors, 2001: A Space Odyssey is as close to a perfect film as you're likely to come to. ...  Read the complete review