2001 a Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey was a groundbreaking movie in 1968. Before the Moon landing, it depicted a realistic view of space travel, lunar excursions and discovery of the universe.

"2001: A Space Odyssey" is a brilliantly conceived celestial alignment of man, medium, and material. Long after its 1968 theatrical release, this cinematic attempt to explore human development is as relevant today as it was more than four decades ago.

Due to the special effects and overall cinematography, it's clear why "2001: A Space Odyssey" caused an initial stir. But has it stood the test of time 43 years later?

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Movie review of "2001: A Space Odyssey". This film, produced in 1968 along with a novel of the same name by Arthur C. Clarke, has become a symbol of futuristic movies in America.

The date was April 6, 1968. That was the day movies, particularly science fiction movies, changed forever. That was the day, 40 years ago, that Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey opened.

Let me state that I had to continuously remind myself that this movie came out in 1968. And every time that I did remind myself of that I was re-astounded at what my eyes were beholding.

Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece inspired me to become a filmmaker. Here is a brief overview of the film's startling influence.

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