All parent member reviews for 2001: A Space Odyssey
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2001-not for everybody
"2001-A Space Odyssey" is a masterpiece of film making. Based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke, the movie is at various times philosophical and literal, poetic and logical, possible and impossible. It used at the time cutting edge special effects that were not bettered until "Star Wars" came out, and has what is perhaps the most famous "jump cut" in cinema history. The story as seen on the screen is basicly divided into 3 parts-The evolution of Man, Man's conquering of outer space, Man's next evolutionary step to "Star Child." The middle section, the moon and flight to Jupiter, is probably the most coherent and beautiful part of the film. If your teenager has the expectation of laser battles and exploding planets, this movie is not for them. However if you have a child who has begun to ask "Why are we here?", "What is the point of life?" this film is for them. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, originally in 70 mm Cinerama, and stereo. Special effects by Douglas Trumbul and John Dykstra among othesr. Hey kids, models and film tricks. No computers were used.
5/5
A movie way ahead of its time! This movie is a masterpiece and Stanley Kubrick made history with this film. The only thing is I wouldn't reccomend younger children watching it as they may not understand all the content.
A classic
This is a great movie, its just that the ending is wierd. :)
Wow...Can You Even Describe It?
No. Probably Not. But I'm going to try. Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY jumps millions of years in between its plot lines, which follow significant progress of human intelligence and evolution through the ages. That's all I can say, really, without giving the whole movie away. Just know that there is little objectionable material. There are a few "d**n"s and "h*ll"s for language, and some scenes may be intense for young kids, though they aren't violent. You have to see the movie to believe it, really. Afterwards, I guarantee you will be puzzled, so go onto Wikipedia and look up the article INTERPRETATIONS OF 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. That might help. Enjoy!
sigh
What a boring boring movie. I thought it would never end.
over-rated Snoozefest
I know this movie is considered a classic by many but I found it extremely slow-paced and not worth seeing. Very monotonous.
Suitable for all ages.
One of the greatest films of all time, suitable for all ages. The worst violence is at the beginning when a monkey kills another with a bone. Some scenes near the end might be a little scary for very young children.
Worth pointing out that the vast majority of kids won't understand this movie though.
Not easy to watch but truly incredible!
If yuo are looking for a thought provoking and mature look at who we were and where we may be going, this is one of the truly great cinematic triumphs.
It is Rated G in 1968 by MPAA. I Give it the MPAA PG-13 Rating.
My Review of this Film. It's an EPIC WIN for 13+ People. The Violence CSM Gave is a 3/5. I Give it 3/5 as will. This should have been a Rated PG-13. They didn't have that rating back in 1968.
Recommended Rating: All ages
This is a slow-paced sci-fi film and presents thematic elements that may be too confusing to children. There is very little violence, but people do die in the film. An astronaut loses air in space and several hibernating people have their life-support systems disconnected. The stargate sequence has a lot of flashing colors and eerie music that may scare young children. There are a few instances of mild language. However, they are casually said and may go unnoticed.
confusing and not complete
There is not enough there, there. My son (12) and I felt there was not plot. The visuals are good, but it leaves you longer for more cohesiveness that just isn't there.
2001 A space odyssey
The back ground message is self preservation,space exploration and the meaning of existence. The space ship "Discovery" with its crew of 5(6 if you count the on board computer HAL9000)go up to explore the thing called the monolith when on board computer HAL9000 malfunctions and shuts off the life support of the 3 scientists in hibernation. It also cuts the life line of the co-pilot while he is outside the ship. The only person left on board is captain Dave Bowman. He shuts down HAL9000. Afterwords he finds the large monolith near Jupiter and gets transported to an alternate universe.
It was good because it left me wondering.