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Abridged version of an hour long documentary broadcast on Channel 4 in 2001, it is introduced by James Cameron and features co-writer Arthur C Clarke, visual fx pioneer Douglas Trumbull, and feminist writer/art critic Camille Paglia discussing the ideas behind the spectacle and the unique methodology of its creator, Stanley Kubrick.

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I watched 2001 ... ( 8 months ago by berighteous)

I watched 2001 today (for the 10th time I guess) and I still don't have a freaking clue what the heck the movie is about. It's an amazing trip, but my head hurts.

For similar ... ( 7 months ago by IngaMarr)

For similar aesthetic perfection, see "Barry Lyndon": it's evocation of the 18th century is so beautiful it still puts films like "Amadeus","Dangerous Liasons", and "Marie Antoinette" to shame. Some scenes were even shot by candlelight for which K. had to have special lenses ground (they were virtually orbs)! Now that's clout!

Don't suppose ... ( 7 months ago by matthewmcgeehan)

Don't suppose there's any chance of uploading the whole documentary is there? I'd love to see it.

Fraid not. However ... ( 7 months ago by Esperfilms)

Fraid not. However its included in the extras of the recently released Special Edition of 2001 ;-)

J ai vu pour la ... ( 7 months ago by Horezzor)

J ai vu pour la premier foie 2001 et 2010Space Odyssey en 2005 , c est un exellent film . J ai chercher sur le net pour voir si il y avait un suite , et vu qu il y a "2061" et "3001: L'Odyssée finale" en livre . j aurais bien aimé les voir en film .

Brilliant little ... ( 6 months ago by Privatejoker88)

Brilliant little documentary, thanks for posting it. :)

That was a great ... ( 6 months ago by reck101101)

That was a great fucking GOOD movie, I watched like a dozen of times, but I dont understand the scene of the INTERMISSION. its like black screen of 5 minutes

at the end David ... ( 6 months ago by LZalex)

at the end David Bowman gets transformed into a essence of pure energy. His thoughts and all his memories get downloaded into the monoliths or whatever is controlling its data banks. Read the books they explain a lot more of what happens.

This movie freaked ... ( 6 months ago by sgtmcguckin2)

This movie freaked me out a bit with it's dark atmosphere and the pyschotic computer etc. But it get 5 stars from me because it made me EXCITED

Don't forget the ... ( 5 months ago by rlinnenbur)

Don't forget the writer, Arthur C. Clarke. This was his baby too. Also one of the best science fiction writers of the 20th century who recently passed. Bless his soul. Also, I agree, greatest film ever. No doubt. Also greatest director as well. No Doubt. Anyone seeing Full Metal Jacket knows EXACTLY what I mean when I say Kubrick can nail a humurous point perfectly yet keep it dark. The Shining as well...does this with jokes like the red men's bathroom scene, "I corrected them".

best movie ever ... ( 4 months ago by prisonson)

best movie ever created

This movie must be ... ( 4 months ago by silentgnome)

This movie must be saved to be watched FOREVER and never be lost by time... it's the best movie ever made

If you're one of ... ( 3 months ago by at1212b)

If you're one of the fortunate who actually appreciate and understand this film, and feel it both emotionally and mentally, it is one of the great aspects of life that is undescribable, and only to remind that to even feel a bit 'pity' for those who don't appreciate this movie.

Why do these these ... ( 3 months ago by CRAPCANNONS)

Why do these these 'critics' insist on ascribing HAL with human traits? That's exactly what dooms Frank Poole. Dave Bowman always treats HAL like what he is: a machine. HAL is merely pushing his machine logic to the extreme of its calculations, which is what he programmed to do.

I wonder, if there ... ( 3 months ago by dAvrilthebear)

I wonder, if there is a word play in here: JUPITER MISSION - INTER MISSION. Maybe during this five minutes we, the audience, are on a mission to contemplate on the movie and think what it means and what it gives us. Besides, one of the vids on you tube suggested that when we see blackness on the screen in this film, we are in fact staring at the monolith.

Did you know that ... ( 3 months ago by sitemountain)

Did you know that Anthony Hopkins based the Hannibal Lecter character on the portrayal of HAL in 2001?!

I wish my PS3 could ... ( 2 months ago by djomegapig)

I wish my PS3 could do that. Perhaps the Monoliths are PS3s!

"We may be seeing ... ( 2 months ago by wn8955)

"We may be seeing the first woman president. As a Democrat, I am reeling . . . That was the best political speech I have ever seen delivered by an American woman politician. [Sarah] Palin is as tough as nails... Good Lord, we had barely 12 hours of Democrat optimism... It was a stunningly timed piece of PR by the Republicans." — Camille Paglia Liberal Feminist

i consider this ... ( 1 month ago by safehlkewqwsadkla)

i consider this film and citizen kane to be the two most revolutionary films ever made way ahead of their respective times

i love this film ... ( 1 month ago by rhetoricalparadox)

i love this film like it is a part of me although its a shame that the apes are less than convincing as this has hindered in my attempt at introducing it to others

2001: Pure and ... ( 1 month ago by babebutz)

2001: Pure and utter genius. One of the greatest artistic statements of all time. It works on SO many different levels, opens so many doors to mysteries and questions that likely may never be answered.... Thank you Arthur and Stanely.... The world is a better place thanks to your combined genius... RIP both of you.

Is it a "science ... ( 1 month ago by babebutz)

Is it a "science fiction" film?

I have watched 2001 ... ( 1 month ago by babebutz)

I have watched 2001 numerous times... and always find something new... At 5:28 of this video the woman states... "his umbilical is severed". Another reference to birth/death? In this case the severing of the umbilical results in the death of Frank Poole. A separation... finite human life to the eternity of an uncertain death. However, David Bowan (perhaps more "evolved" or alpha male than Poole)effectively uses human inginuity and determination to "kill" the ultimate human creation... HAL.

The lack of ... ( 4 weeks ago by babebutz)

The lack of dialogue is pure genius. There are a few very important lines that take place in the film. I feel the most important dialogue takes plac in the "POD" when Frank and Dave think HAL can't hear them. That is where they discuss HAL's "sanity" and "whether or not he can be TRUSTED". Wow, is that thought provoking on dozens of levels or what? Of course we all know HAL is reading their lips... Did HAL suffer the ravages of "imperfect" human programing or was there something deeper?