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Awix (3310 KP) rated 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) in Movies

Feb 20, 2018 (Updated Feb 20, 2018)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

1968 | Classics, Sci-Fi

8.0

(48 Ratings)

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Kubrick and Clarke's proverbial good SF movie encompasses the entire history of the human race in 142 minutes (it takes the Fifty Shades trilogy 343 minutes to say considerably less about slightly more trivial matters). Much of the plot is left for the viewer to infer: where do we come from? Where are we going? What is our essential nature? What does it all mean? Probably appears to concern uplift of human race from primitive apes to transcendent star-beings by extraterrestrial forces, with the odd problem along the way.

Not the warmest or paciest of films, but still fabulous to look at and displaying a consummate mastery of image and sound. Probably says something about the film that the only performance most people can remember is that of Hal the computer. Not so much a film with a story as a series of unforgettable linked audio-visual experiences; one of those movies that everyone should see at least once, preferably on the big screen.

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Awix (3310 KP) Feb 20, 2018

Planet of the Apes, too. (Also Destroy All Monsters.) :)

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Andy K (10823 KP) Feb 20, 2018

I know. Awesome films!

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2568 KP) rated Race For The Park Street Treasure (Accidental Detectives, #9) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

When sorting books in the basement of the town library, Ricky Kidd stumbles on what he thinks might be a treasure map. Soon, the entire town is buzzing about it, and the race is on to find the treasure that the town miser hid before his death. Can Ricky and his friends find the treasure first? Is there even a treasure to find?

It’s been a while since I first read this series or revisited the characters, but I quickly fell back under their spell. The characters are absolutely wonderful with hints at hidden layers. The plot is strong with wonderful clues and twists before the end. And there are some great laughs and nice thoughtful moments along the way as well. The target middle grade audience will love it, and any mystery reader will enjoy it as well.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/08/book-review-race-for-park-street.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.