2001: A Space Odyssey useless beginning?

[theNothingComes]

Originally Posted by camper

Personally, I don't think that the film stands the test of time (neither do the other two) but they are respected because they earned it the hard way. And, that doesn't mean that they aren't enjoyable today, or that today's films are superior (I don't believe the latter one bit). Still, in 2001's case a lot of the impact has been lost from 1968 to now and I really think that only the people who saw it for the first time then truly 'get it' in the way it was meant to be gotten.

~Camper
(Yes...I've got my fireproof suit on, so let me have it)

Basically what I see you saying is what I personally see as the difference between a person who buys films and a person who is a film collector.

There are those who want to get the latest and greatest - anyone lining up for Hanna Montana (I know there is - and more power to them if that's what they like)?

Then there are those that can't wait for the original 1933 King Kong to be released on blu right along with Peter Jackson's version. I appreciate both and entertained by both. Because both have something to offer in our rich history of film making. I hate to see The Marx Brothers Duck Soup ignored just because it's in black and white. I also hate to see Apatow's Superbad passed off as a disgusting teen flick. Both are great comedies depicting the era they were made in - although Duck Soup is almost a political fantasy film of sorts.

There are those who will be enthralled with 2001 and MANY who will hate it. So be it. It is a part of our film heritage and I appreciate the fact they have put it on blu-ray in it's entirety for us to see and argue over.