2001 - A Space Odyssey [HD DVD]
starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter
directed by: Stanley Kubrick
directed by: Stanley Kubrick
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When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience.A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
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When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience. A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
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A space mission that could reveal man?s destiny is jeopardized by a malfunctioning shipboard computer. A dazzling journey that tops them all ? and showed the way for other effects-packed films that followed.
When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience.A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.com:
When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience. A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
Description:
A space mission that could reveal man?s destiny is jeopardized by a malfunctioning shipboard computer. A dazzling journey that tops them all ? and showed the way for other effects-packed films that followed.
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- Blu-ray Transforms 2001 into Delicious Eye Candy
I owned the older featureless version of this film, and it already looked very good upconverted.I didn't see then a real need to upgrade.But this Blu-ray edition was given to me for Christmas, and the picture is so sharp and so bright, all those teeming details and contrast feel almost physical in the eyes.There was a distinct difference, and had I known, I would have made the upgrade myself.And, of course, now I can see those extra features I'd been missing.From what I've gathered, all ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic movie!
This is a fantastic movie that never grows old. The special effects are especially awesome considering when the movie was made. My only negative comment is that it follows the book so well, that events can be difficult to understand when they are described in the book but cannot be put into words in the movie. However, it is a classic that is definitely worth purchasing and watching time and again.
Rating: - 2001 - an SFclassic
I greatly enjoyed this movie.I had all ways wanted to add it to my collection after I saw it when it was new.
In 'Jurassic Park' and 'Walking With Dinosaurs' Godwas left out of the equation, receiving no credit for those amazing animals. He's left out again in 2001.As a Christian I must take exception to the idea that man's ancestors were apes.If the characters depicted at the start of the film are my ancestors then I'm a monkey's uncle.
That aside the film is an ... Read More
Rating: - My two cents . . .
My advice - if you haven't seen this film, then by all means get it and watch it.Filmed and released before we had ever set foot on the moon, with mid 60's technology, 2001 has stood the test of time and is royalty among sci-fi film classics.
Stunning cinematography.Special effects decades ahead of their time.A story that will leave you with furrowed brow and jaw agape.
See it.
Rating: - Dave, what are you doing,,,,,,,,,Dave?
A 6 stars out of 5.Top notch on every plane.My heuristics are always stimulated,well heuristically speaking.HALwe hardly knew you. Daisy,daisy give HAL an answer do.He's half crazy over the love of you and 2001.
- Blu-ray Transforms 2001 into Delicious Eye CandyI owned the older featureless version of this film, and it already looked very good upconverted.I didn't see then a real need to upgrade.But this Blu-ray edition was given to me for Christmas, and the picture is so sharp and so bright, all those teeming details and contrast feel almost physical in the eyes.There was a distinct difference, and had I known, I would have made the upgrade myself.And, of course, now I can see those extra features I'd been missing.From what I've gathered, all ... Read More
- Fantastic movie!This is a fantastic movie that never grows old. The special effects are especially awesome considering when the movie was made. My only negative comment is that it follows the book so well, that events can be difficult to understand when they are described in the book but cannot be put into words in the movie. However, it is a classic that is definitely worth purchasing and watching time and again.
- 2001 - an SFclassicI greatly enjoyed this movie.I had all ways wanted to add it to my collection after I saw it when it was new.
In 'Jurassic Park' and 'Walking With Dinosaurs' Godwas left out of the equation, receiving no credit for those amazing animals. He's left out again in 2001.As a Christian I must take exception to the idea that man's ancestors were apes.If the characters depicted at the start of the film are my ancestors then I'm a monkey's uncle.
That aside the film is an ... Read More
- My two cents . . .My advice - if you haven't seen this film, then by all means get it and watch it.Filmed and released before we had ever set foot on the moon, with mid 60's technology, 2001 has stood the test of time and is royalty among sci-fi film classics.
Stunning cinematography.Special effects decades ahead of their time.A story that will leave you with furrowed brow and jaw agape.
See it.
- Dave, what are you doing,,,,,,,,,Dave?A 6 stars out of 5.Top notch on every plane.My heuristics are always stimulated,well heuristically speaking.HALwe hardly knew you. Daisy,daisy give HAL an answer do.He's half crazy over the love of you and 2001.
