2001: A Space Odyssey
1968

2001: A Space Odyssey

★ 8.3 / 10
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
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Synopsis

In Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', an enigmatic monolith is discovered on the moon, triggering a quest to Jupiter. The journey's crew must confront HAL 9000, an increasingly sentient and dangerous onboard computer.

Did You Know?
  • The film's 'stargate' sequence was filmed using slit-scan photography technique.
  • All astronaut dialogue was post-dubbed due to unavailability of soundstage.
  • Director Stanley Kubrick destroyed all sets and props after filming.
  • Kubrick's daughter Vivian has a cameo as Dr. Floyd's daughter.
  • The movie's script was written simultaneously with Arthur C. Clarke's novel.
Iconic Quotes
  • I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
  • Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
  • I am putting myself to the fullest possible use.
  • It's full of stars!
  • Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

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Revolutionary special effects for its depiction of space