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2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray]

2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray]

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Actors: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, Ed Bishop, Penny Brahms, Edwina Carroll
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1041 reviews
Sales Rank: 120

Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Running Time: 141 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5

MPN: WARBR79838
UPC: 012569798380
EAN: 0012569798380
ASIN: B000Q66J1M

Theatrical Release Date: 1968
Release Date: October 23, 2007
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Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 23-OCT-2007
Media Type: Blu-Ray

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

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5 out of 5 stars Excellent video of an excellent film   July 26, 2010
M. Smith (Washington, NC)
This 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?


4 out of 5 stars Weird, insane but in a good way   July 25, 2010
Abdul Fazrul (Malaysia)
Bluray 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.


5 out of 5 stars The most ambitious film ever made   July 25, 2010
Evelyn
2001 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)


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality   July 18, 2010
P. Wohr (Tx)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This 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!


5 out of 5 stars Cl;assic Sci-Fi   July 18, 2010
A. King (Florida, USA)
2001 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!


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