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2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray]
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A space mission that could reveal man's destiny is jeopardized by a malfunctioning shipboard computer. A dazzling journey that tops them all -- and showed the way for other effects-packed films that followed.
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When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience. A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
Excellent video of an excellent filmReview date: 2010-07-26 Rating: 10 out of 10This review concerns the Blu-ray disk. There is nothing I can add to the film reviews, 2001 is simply one of the all-time all-times!
I also have what I believe to be the same video scan on the two-disk DVD, and the picture quality of the Blu-ray is noticeably better than the DVD. Unlike many Blu-rays, the disk starts quickly and goes directly to the film without previews or elaborate animated menus plus, you can even stop and resume. Why can't they all be like that?
ReviewsWeird, insane but in a good wayReview date: 2010-07-25 Rating: 8 out of 10Bluray quality is excellent. Looks better than modern movies. The idea behind the movie is just WTF/crazy. I had to read up on material on the internet to understand what was being said here. Really cool concept.The most ambitious film ever madeReview date: 2010-07-25 Rating: 10 out of 102001 a space odyssey is a film that is not for everyone. Many may find it slow or pretentious, but for some it will prove to be one of, if not the most, poetic, hypnotic, and consuming experiences to be had with cinema.
With special effects that are still mind blowing after 40 years, one does get the feeling that perhaps Kubrick some how acquired a time machine.
The greatest film from one of history's great directors. There never has been nor will there ever, be a movie quite like it.
(also out of my bluray collection which includes Blade Runner and Avatar I find 2001 to be the most stunning in HD)Excellent QualityReview date: 2010-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 10This version of 2001 a space odessey is excellent. The visual quality is amazing, and the movie really does stand the test of time. It is a little slow though but that's how the movie just is. It's definitely worth watching as it provided the basis for so many other movies and is a great reference point for talking about the sci fi genre. I pretty much enjoyed everything about the movie aside from the sounds and sound track are repetitive and many of the sound effects are extremely grating although I believe this is intentional as I suppose it heightens the uncomfortableness of those moments. Any way if you want to experience this movie the way it is meant to be experienced this is the current best format and holds up really well!Cl;assic Sci-FiReview date: 2010-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 102001 is one of the most thoughtful sci-fi movies ever made. Indeed it does not have laser battles like Star Wars, this one is more cerebral than that.
I am a big fan of Arthur C. Clarke and the movie works hand in hand with the book.
If you want crash, bangs and whallops look elsewhere.
I gave this movie 5 stars, the blue ray version is stunning in its clarity and sound. I find it amazing that this film is almost as old as me!
Product Details/SpecificationsActor(s):
Keir Dullea
Ed Bishop
Penny Brahms
Edwina Carroll
Gary Lockwood
Recording label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home VideoEAN: 0012569798380Binding: Blu-rayFormat: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Release date: 2007-10-23Universal product code (UPC): 012569798380Number of discs: 1Aspect ratio: 2.20:1Audience rating: NR (Not Rated)Running time: 141 minutesTheatrical release date: 1968Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Dubbed)
Brand: KUBRICK,STANLEY
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