Absurd Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 How many of you have not seen the greatest sci-fi (space) movie ever made? If you haven't, go rent it on DVD - widescreen. It's the definitive sci-fi/space movie to compare all others to - in fact, if you haven't seen it, than you really can't understand what 'true sci-fi' is; yes it's that good. The movie was made before we landed on the moon, but the realism is utterly mind-blowing. You should understand that the author (Arthur C. Clarke) invented the concept of sattelites orbiting Earth before they were developed. It's probably a more intense visual, sound, and musical experience than you'll suspect. It's a masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carcharoth Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I have read the book and all I can say is that it was the BEST book I ever has read......I want to see the movie but i cant 'couse we dont got any dvd or ws-tv... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absurd Posted August 18, 2002 Author Share Posted August 18, 2002 Wow bummer, it's so much like the book, because the author actually co-made the movie with the director. It's almost exactly like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubatus Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 'Open the pod bay door, please HAL.' 'I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.' Aye, once you get past the 70's look on space fashion (both hair and clothes) the movie is great, and regardless of the form it takes the story offers a very plausible explanation on man's evolution beyond that of other mammals. The mood setting is capturing and it's awesome to see how you can hold an audience's attention with as little tools as the movie uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb Starblazer Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I've read the book and watched the movie(for English). I found the book to be scarier than the movie for sure. If you're wondering why I said scarier, it's because that movie was meant to be a bit of a horror movie. At least the book and movie is supposed to incite that mood in you, a feeling of paranoia. We analyzed that book so much, so I know what it's really about now. I liked both the book and the movie, while they were not "whoa, absolutely, incredibly amazing!" they were very good. It was a little strange at some points, and when some people saw it when it first came out they left after the movie basically saying "WTF?" I would like to see it redone actually, updated a bit, using some of today's digital technology. It would probably truly define the movie the way Clarke wanted it to be. Watching that scene where he entered the Star Gate, I thought I was gonna have a seizure:D And with that I leave you with one of the most famous, and most eerie sayings of the movie. "I'm afraid I can't do that Dave" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 Originally posted by Absurd How many of you have not seen the greatest sci-fi (space) movie ever made? If you haven't, go rent it on DVD - widescreen. It's the definitive sci-fi/space movie to compare all others to - in fact, if you haven't seen it, than you really can't understand what 'true sci-fi' is; yes it's that good. The movie was made before we landed on the moon, but the realism is utterly mind-blowing. You should understand that the author (Arthur C. Clarke) invented the concept of sattelites orbiting Earth before they were developed. It's probably a more intense visual, sound, and musical experience than you'll suspect. It's a masterpiece. I think Forbidden Planet was better. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kstar__2 Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 if you look at it now, its soooo old fashioned, i was sleeping on the cough after 10 min or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpTheHotrod Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 There was a series of books about a space od. The movie makes NO sense at the end if you havn't read the book..trust me. I read the book, luckily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mima kake Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 http://www.kubrick2001.com/2001.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yom Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by mima kake http://www.kubrick2001.com/2001.html that was cool are there any more of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by kstar__2 if you look at it now, its soooo old fashioned, i was sleeping on the cough after 10 min or so 2001 or Forbidden Planet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absurd Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by mima kake http://www.kubrick2001.com/2001.html They base everything on Kubrick but Clarke wrote the story and explained HAL in 2010. They don't give Clarke any of the credit. And I didn't see any of the criticism of man's technology and evolution in the book. Bad interpretation .. imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Absurd They base everything on Kubrick but Clarke wrote the story and explained HAL in 2010. They don't give Clarke any of the credit. And I didn't see any of the criticism of man's technology and evolution in the book. Bad interpretation .. imo. That pretty much sums it all up. It's like Dune....great special effects feature based on an intense novel........all gone wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exterminator234 Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 i think its kind of funny tho because in all the old movies its like tht 90's and we have flying cars and stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absurd Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Darth Groovy That pretty much sums it all up. It's like Dune....great special effects feature based on an intense novel........all gone wrong! I was talking about the flash, not the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Absurd I was talking about the flash, not the movie. Doh! I didn' t have the patience for the flash, the movie bugged me too much. The best parts are all the images of fake ape men beating on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehomicidalegg Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 the most amazing part od the story was that he wrote it before we landed on the moon, and most of what he wrote has come true or will be. after 2001 theres 2010 and 2061 and 3001, which is really freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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