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6. 2001 is probably the greatest film ever made.

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 11, 2014, 12:40 AM

Feb 2014

I would not be surprised if it remains a canonical film for tens, hundreds or even thousands of years into the future. It's that important.

The film lends itself to repeated viewings and critical analysis. It's not a film I would watch leisurely. It is long, obscure and extremely dense.

This is a good animated intro analysis: http://www.kubrick2001.com/

Also, as stated, reading AC Clarke's novel will also help. It tends to highlight different parts of the story and focuses more on the first portion of the film when the proto-humans are fighting to survive.

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The film Her is as important to humanity as 2001: A Space Odyssey [View all] Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 OP

Why was 2001 important? brooklynite Feb 2014 #1

Because it spoke of the soaring potential of humanity. nt Bonobo Feb 2014 #2

Read the book, then rewatch the film Blue_Adept Feb 2014 #3

Me too. I've never been able to watch 2001 without falling asleep halfway through... reformist2 Feb 2014 #4

2001 is probably the greatest film ever made. Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 #6

My daughters just watched 2001 for the first time this weekend. And they liked it! randome Feb 2014 #5