It is an amazing movie in all regards but most of all technical. No wonder people think Kubric faked the moonlanding after watching a movie like this. Just magical!
It’s honestly incredible that this movie was made in 1968 and had zero digital effects. Regardless of the plot it is a masterpiece of filmmaking.
Yes. Whenever I watch it, I’m astounded by how well the effects hold up. I can hardly believe that I’m looking at a film that’s over fifty years old.
Somehow despite not being horror this movie nearly scared the crap out of me when I was younger. There was an sense of suspense that just had me really on edge by the end
My fiance and I had the same feeling. The music and the emptiness of space created anxiety - ans I loved it!
The book is pretty cool too. It was written by Arthur C. Clark.
If there was ever a movie ahead of it’s time it’s this one…
Although some of the other older films that I would say were ahead of their time as well are:
- Manchurian Candidate (the Original one)
- Night of the Hunter
- The Innocents (the Original one)
They aren’t sci-fi but are movies that really stick out to me (Manchurian Candidate is a tiny bit sci fi)
Oh! Thank you fo the recommendations!
Maybe I’ll get kicked out of the cool kids club for saying it, though I don’t think I was every actually in it, but I disagree this movie not good.
Technically impressive sure, but it’s plodding and the psychedelic space baby ending was completely nonsense.
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It’s definately a classic. The sequel is good too.
Wait…there is a sequel?!
Yes! 2010: the year we make contact (or something). It’s pretty good, different director.
