2001: A Space Odyssey

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The sci-fi masterpiece from acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick about a space voyage to Jupiter that turns chaotic when a computer enhanced with artificial intelligence takes over.
  • Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood
  • Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
  • Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
  • Release year: 1968
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: The sci-fi masterpiece from acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick about a space voyage to Jupiter that turns chaotic when a computer enhanced with artificial intelligence takes over.
Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood
Supporting actors: William Sylvester
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
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Release year: 1968
Studio: Warner Bros.
ASIN: B000HEBCZQ (Rental) and B000GOUXES (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: April 03, 1968
  • Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Stanley Kubrick Productions
  • USA Box Office: $ 56 Million
  • Worldwide Box Office: $ 190 Million
  • Filming Locations: Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK | Isle of Harris, Western Isles, Scotland, UK | MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK | Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

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111 of 114 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection Presented in Widescreen September 8, 2009
By Derek Dean
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a bit hesitant to buy this collection because it was listed as having an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. However, it was also listed as being Widescreen..... so I took a chance and ordered it.

When it arrived I was happy to find that all 4 movies are presented in what appears to be their original theatrical widescreen aspect ratios, although the actual numbers aren't listed on the DVDs or the box.

What it does say on the back of the box is that both The Time Machine and 2001 are presented in the widescreen format preserving the original theatrical aspect ratio..... enhanced for widescreen TVs.

The transfers look clean and the audio is crystal clear (listed as Dolby 5.1). As has been noted these are pretty much bare bones presentations, but you get 4 excellent movies on 2 double sided DVDs for a good price. Works for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn Your Aspect Ratios October 23, 2007
By Motion Picture DP
Format:Blu-ray
In regards to the uneducated 2.35:1 zealot reviewer, as a Director of Photography, I can state unequivocally that 2001 is supposed to be in 2.20:1 aspect ratio. It was shot in 2.20:1. It was not shot in Cinemascope (or anamorphic Panavision), which is 2.35:1. It was shot with straight lenses in Super Panavision 70 (65mm negative, 70mm projection print with soundtrack). Super Panavision 70 is a 2.20:1 aspect ratio format. When you are watching a 70mm print in a theater you are watching 2.20:1, which was never as wide as the anamorphic formats. Learn your aspect ratios.

Not to mention the fact that Kubrick went to the extraordinary effort of exposing his special effects composite shots as successive passes on the original undeveloped 65mm negative (after it being held sometimes in refrigeration for up to a year or more waiting for the next pass) so that all the composite visual elements are first generation on the original camera negative, rather than the cheaper and more common optical composite dupe negative inserts. Amazing. That is why it looks as good as it does. No optical negative generations.

A Beautiful Film...and one of the best executions of the 70mm format ever.

A true Visual Masterpiece.
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389 of 431 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus Materials for this DVD set August 7, 2007
A Kid's Review
Format:DVD
I haven't seen any of this, but I thought anyone interested in this new edition might find it useful, since it's currently not in the product description.

The 2001: A Space Odyssey (Special Edition) DVD will feature the following bonus materials:

* Commentary by Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood
* Theatrical trailer
* Channel 4 documentary: 2001: The Making of a Myth
* Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
* Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
* 2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future
* 2001: FX and Early Conceptual Artwork
* Look: Stanley Kubrick!
* Audio-only interview with Stanley Kubrick
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dads Like This Kinda Thing
Rather it's my dad who loves it - his favorite movie of all time. Saw it w/him decades ago & fell asleep - sorry dad - sorry Mr. Kubrick. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Kandy Langford
5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of the special effects era.
I wondered how 2001 would hold up after decades of computer generated effects, particularly after binging on all the Star Wars movies - 2001 more than holds up and the story is... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Lockett F. Ballard
5.0 out of 5 stars "I'm half crazy................."
I first watched 2001: A Space Odyssey in a theater back in 1970, during one of its many rereleases. Before going, I first read The Sentinel by Arthur C. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Einsatz
2.0 out of 5 stars ambitious but sloooooow...
Movie was ambitious and has its brilliance. I admire Kubrick for this ambition and insight. The movie has ideas and makes one think. Read more
Published 8 days ago by John Franquiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great movie
This is probably the greatest sci-fi movie of all time.
It is a masterpiece. It get better every time that I watch it.
Published 8 days ago by Frank Fletcher
5.0 out of 5 stars review of product condition.
it was in new condition & viewed well. price was right and a pleasure to add to my collection of DVD's.
Published 8 days ago by Arthur J. Pellerin
1.0 out of 5 stars worthless
A narrative with no purpose is not worth telling.
This is one of them. Unfortunately this is not worth the 1 star I had to give it.
Published 10 days ago by john p
1.0 out of 5 stars OMG! What did I just watch?
The story's plot as a whole, not to mention any attempt of any social commentary, is lost in the abstruse, ambiguous, and disjointed nature in which the story is told. Read more
Published 11 days ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars 2001 A Space odyssey
A great movie!! We have always loved this movie. We have it on VHS, but we are slowly replacing the tapes
for DVDs. Highly recommend the movie.
Published 14 days ago by Annette C. Ross
1.0 out of 5 stars Not so good !
As a kid I loved this movie,... Now at 56 not so much, very long and slow, no action at all.
Published 15 days ago by Ron Comeau
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Something Got Chopped
The movie was filmed in a 2.20:1 AR. Nothing is chopped from the BR disc.
Oct 5, 2009 by Adam Austin |  See all 8 posts
What is this film saying?
I think the singular meaning that you're seeking just doesn't exist. This film is made in a way that forces one to ponder it's meaning, I think that it was never intended to be fully explained. That's the simple beauty in a film like this, it says so much without saying much at all. I think the... Read more
Dec 11, 2008 by Jason Torrey |  See all 63 posts
2001 is indeed a good film but...
To Nick Masters,

Kubrick over-rated? The movie should be re-made? I suppose that Citizen Kane and Casablanca should be re-made as well for those of you who find these films difficult because they make you think.

Let me put it this way. Think about your favorite movie. Now imagine it's 40... Read more
Dec 3, 2007 by Robert E Wilson |  See all 19 posts
Quality of BluRay Disc
"2001:" Looks OUTSTANDING.

That's my opinion, at least.
When I show off to others the capability of what a Blu-ray disc can do,
this is the title I use.

It is definitely a major step up from the early DVD's,
including some great special features.

If you read the reviews,
you may... Read more
Jan 5, 2009 by Addison Brodrick |  See all 50 posts
Is paying extra for old movies in hd worth it?
Almost all movies since the dawn of motion picture have been shot on 35mm film. All new hollywood movies are still shot with 35mm cameras. Only a few movies have been shot on HD cameras, like the new starwars movies. HD cameras have a LOWER resolution than 35mm cameras meening that yes old movies... Read more
Oct 18, 2007 by Sir moviefan |  See all 22 posts
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