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Special Features
- Disc One:
- Commentary by Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood
- Theatrical trailer
- Disc Two:
- 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
Editorial Reviews
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When Stanley Kubrick recruited Arthur C. Clarke to collaborate on "the proverbial intelligent science fiction film," it's a safe bet neither the maverick auteur nor the great science fiction writer knew they would virtually redefine the parameters of the cinema experience. A daring experiment in unconventional narrative inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel," 2001 is a visual tone poem (barely 40 minutes of dialogue in a 139-minute film) that charts a phenomenal history of human evolution. From the dawn-of-man discovery of crude but deadly tools in the film's opening sequence to the journey of the spaceship Discovery and metaphysical birth of the "star child" at film's end, Kubrick's vision is meticulous and precise. In keeping with the director's underlying theme of dehumanization by technology, the notorious, seemingly omniscient computer HAL 9000 has more warmth and personality than the human astronauts it supposedly is serving. (The director also leaves the meaning of the black, rectangular alien monoliths open for discussion.) This theme, in part, is what makes 2001 a film like no other, though dated now that its postmillennial space exploration has proven optimistic compared to reality. Still, the film is timelessly provocative in its pioneering exploration of inner- and outer-space consciousness. With spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood the test of time, Kubrick's film is nothing less than a cinematic milestone--puzzling, provocative, and perfect. --Jeff Shannon
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A space mission that could reveal man?s destiny is jeopardized by a malfunctioning shipboard computer. A dazzling journey that tops them all ? and showed the way for other effects-packed films that followed.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
111 of 114 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
902 of 992 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
389 of 431 people found the following review helpful
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
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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 1 day 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.
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 9 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.
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.
for DVDs. Highly recommend the movie.
Published 15 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 16 days ago by Ron Comeau
