2001: A Space Odyssey

Sometimes I really like Kubrick films and other times not so much. This was one I hadn't seen yet, and I would have to rate it as mediocre. Much of the film was comprised of long, agonizing shots that made you want to grab the remote and hit the "FWD >>" button. The ending was also a bit confusing which doesn't surprise me. On a more positive note, I think Kubrick did a lot with this film that shaped the way science fiction films, TV shows and video games were/are made. For instance, a computer that talks and has a personality. Who can forget HAL 9000? Another thing I noticed was ships in space. They weren't all sleek and aerodynamic. There's also something to be said for how they portrayed the vacuum of space and how the "astronauts" lived. I would say this is another movie to count as a notch in your belt and be able to better understand pop culture references. However, it probably won't leave you salivating for more.