2001: A Space Odyssey

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Synopsis

Stanley Kubrick redefined the limits of filmmaking in his classic science fiction masterpiece, a contemplation on the nature of humanity, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Stone Age Earth: In the presence of a mysterious black obelisk, pre-humans discover the use of tools and weapons violently taking first steps toward intelligence. 1999: On Earth's moon astronauts uncover another mysterious black obelisk. 2001: Between Earth and Jupiter, the spacecraft's intelligent computer makes a mistake that kills most of the human crew then continues to kill to hide its error. Beyond Time: The sole survivor of the journey to Jupiter ascends to the next level of humanity

Movie info:

Release:

1968

Running Time:

142 min

Certificate:

Suitable for all

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Genre:

Sci-Fi

Cast:

Keir Dullea
as Dr. Dave Bowman
Gary Lockwood
as Dr. Frank Poole
William Sylvester
as Dr. Heywood R. Floyd
Douglas Rain
as HAL 9000 (voice)

Director:

Stanley Kubrick

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Bernard Fanthom
A great film.
30 November 2011
What can I say? My picture of all time.
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Sam Spade
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06 December 2008
Little can be said of this epic film that has not been said before – it is a towering influence over just about every science fiction film (and arguably every other type as well) that has been made since. Released in 1968, the film was perhaps Kubrick’s finest hour even though at the time of its release the reviews were polarised. A joint creation of Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, the film documents the evolution of mankind, from ape to futuristic space voyager. Underpinning Kubrick’s ambitious and beautiful visual imagery is the equally impressive sountrack – and considering barely a word is spoken for the first hour of the film, the music is integral to the unfolding of the story. Still recognised today as one of the greatest film achievements of the last century, while some may think it overrated, it is unarguable that this is a film which simply demands to be seen.
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