2001: A Space Odyssey
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- Synopsis
- 2001: A Space Odyssey In this surreal sci-fi classic by Stanley Kubrick, adapted from the Arthur C. Clarke novel, a mysterious black monolith appears on Earth in prehistoric times, changing the course of human evolution....
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- Starring
- Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Douglas Rain
- Director(s)
- Stanley Kubrick
- Distributor(s)
- MGM
- MPAA Rating
- G
- Runtime
- 139 min.
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Critic Reviews
Only a few films are transcendent, and work upon our minds and imaginations like music or prayer or a vast belittling landscape...Alone among science-fiction movies, 2001 is not concerned with thrilling us, but with inspiring our awe.Read the full review
Maintains its artistic magnificence after more than 30 years.Read the full review
Watching this film demands two qualities that are sadly lacking in all but the most mature and sophisticated audiences: patience and a willingness to ponder the meaning of what's transpiring on screen. 2001 is awe inspiring, but it is most definitely not a "thrill ride." It is art, it is a statement, and it is indisputably a cinematic classic.Read the full review
