2001: A Space Odyssey Movie Review 1968

Space voyage to Jupiter turns chaotic when a computer, HAL 9000, takes over. Seen by some as a mirror of man's historical use of machinery and by others as a grim vision of the future, the special effects and music are still stunning. Critically acclaimed and well accepted by some, simply confusing to others. Martin Balsam originally recorded the voice of HAL, but was replaced by Rain. From Arthur C. Clarke's short story "The Sentinel." Followed by a sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact."

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 139 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sci Fi, Space Operas, Technology--Rampant, Astronauts, Technology--Rampant, Books to Film: Arthur C. Clarke, Special FX Extravaganzas, Special FX Wizards: Douglas Trumball, Top Grossing Films of 1968, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke

Cast

Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Dan Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Vivian Kubrick

Cinematography

Geoffrey Unsworth, John Alcott

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Other

Douglas Rain

Producer

Stanley Kubrick, Hawk Productions, MGM

Awards

Oscars 1968: Visual FX; AFI 1998: Top 100, Natl. Film Reg. 1991.