2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
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2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke , and was inspired by Clarke's 1951 short story " The Sentinel " and other short stories by Clarke.
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IMDb provides a detailed plot summary and analysis of the classic sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film explores the themes of evolution, intelligence, and alien contact through four sections: The Dawn of Man, TMA-1, Jupiter Mission, and Jupiter and Beyond.
Apr 16, 2018 · “2001: A Space Odyssey”: What It Means, and How It Was Made Fifty years ago, Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke set out to make a new kind of sci-fi. How does their future look now that...
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Read critics' reviews and ratings for Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece, one of the most influential and controversial films of all time. Find out where to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey online with a subscription or rental.
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- Keir Dullea
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- The Monoliths
- Religion/ Existentialism
- Man and Technology
This visual poetry begins its journey from millions of years ago. Apparently, apes are the most evolved species at the time. But, they aren’t modern enough to hunt their preys. They seem to be living off what the predators leave behind. The apes live in groups as several different tribes and often there are (nonviolent) conflicts among them over wa...
The monoliths are objects left by some intelligent extra-terrestrial species to somehow trigger the advance of human beings. In other words, they represent evolutionary leaps. Who exactly left it there? God(s)? Flying spaghetti monster? Some alien kid who is coding up a vastly interactive program in which we are random variables that (s)he kills of...
Although it doesn’t say anything about the anthropomorphic God/Gods that most of our religions put forth, the film portrays a powerful imagery of a superior force that leads mankind. A parent figure who is holding our hands while we take baby steps. According to the movie, that mysterious power enabled us to evolve to become who we are today. Our e...
Remember the bone? It was a milestone in the evolution of mankind. Hunting using tools. But, it didn’t take them long to use it to fight and fatally injure one another. Misuse of technology 101. Millions of years later, we see a satellite after the cut. Although it isn’t explicitly stated in the film, the satellite is intended as a weapon platform ...
May 8, 2024 · 2001: A Space Odyssey, American science-fiction film, released in 1968, that set the benchmark for all subsequent movies in the genre and consistently ranks among the top 10 movies ever made, especially known for its groundbreaking special effects and unconventional narrative.
Mar 27, 1997 · A masterpiece of science-fiction and philosophy, Kubrick's film inspires awe with its visuals and music. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's movements, themes and impact, and his account of the premiere and reception.
