2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

[fronn]

I can't wait for it!

My copy gets here tomorrow along with A Clockwork Orange... My The Shining hasn't shipped yet :/

[Polyh3dron]

Originally Posted by mrdario64

It may sound like a cliche, but it really is true. I can't think of a great, intelligent SF movie made since Blade Runner / Close Encounters.

The Fountain and Sunshine say HIIIII.

[Knight-Errant]

Looking forward loads to getting this one. My Clockwork Orange came this morning.

[Go Blu]

Digital Bits just posted an initial review of 2001.

I've just had the chance to look at Warner's 2001: A Space Odyssey on Blu-ray Disc, and I've got to tell you... WOW. The film just looks amazing. I haven't sampled the extras yet, and I haven't watched the whole film yet, but what I've seen is pretty spectacular. All of these Kubrick titles street today on DVD, Blu-ray and HD-DVD, and I suspect you're not going to be disappointed if you buy them.

[tiger roach]

Coolness.

Reading that makes me less mad that Amazon has delayed my delivery until December.

Bet it won't really take that long though.

[Joe Cain]

Watched it before bed last night---not recommended. The timing, I mean...I felt soooo alooooone....

Now I'm going to drive all my acquaintances mad for the next couple days, conversing exclusively in Halspeak...

[Knight-Errant]

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

Watched it before bed last night---not recommended. The timing, I mean...I felt soooo alooooone....

Now I'm going to drive all my acquaintances mad for the next couple days, conversing exclusively in Halspeak...

I'm sorry Joe, I'm afraid I can't let you do that

[tiger roach]

[crunchywyte]

I've never seen it, is it similar to CE3K? I liked that one a lot. I saw the preview on Netflix and was not blown away, it just seemed kind of boring...I hope I don't offend anyone by saying that...

[Knight-Errant]

Originally Posted by crunchywyte

I've never seen it, is it similar to CE3K? I liked that one a lot. I saw the preview on Netflix and was not blown away, it just seemed kind of boring...I hope I don't offend anyone by saying that...

No it's not like Close Encounters at all really. It's not a traditional narrative kind of film. There's not much dialogue and it's very very visual in the way it's told.

I love both 2001 and Close Encounters but apart from them both being brilliant the similarity kindof stops there!

EDIT: on second thought they do both have very visual sequences. There are bits in 2001 that are kindof similar to the dialog-less sequences in CE.

[moverob]

Originally Posted by mrdario64

Again, that's impossible to answer. 2001, one of the greatest SF movies ever - put it thru some sort of DTS system and play it LOUD. Amazing.

The Shining, one of the best horror movies ever. Simply stunning.

A Clockwork Orange, just one of the most original movies ever.

I also just love Eyes Wide Shut. It gets madder and madder as it goes, which a lot of people state as a reason NOT to like it. I think it's sublime.

In fact, just buy them all (is there a box set?). I am.

Cheers.

I agree that it's really impossible to pick "THE" Kubrick film to recommend to someone, as each is absolutely remarkable in its own right. To me, 2001 and The Shining are both "musts"...

[buckshot]

Originally Posted by moverob

I agree that it's really impossible to pick "THE" Kubrick film to recommend to someone, as each is absolutely remarkable in its own right. To me, 2001 and The Shining are both "musts"...

i'm having a dillema. i want both of these films on blu. but i can only get 1 at the moment (budgets and all). dammit. the shining will have to be it. my wife would hate 2001. too bad.

btw- another san diego cat. have you visites our official thread? here it is.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=17718
for the moment its a "have ou survived the fire?" thread.

[voiz]

After seeing all the positive review on the internet about the fantastic blu-ray release of 2001: A Space odyssey, i had no other option but to buy it

Here is my ranking of Kubrick's movies:

- 2001: Space Odyssey 10/10
- The Shining 10/10
- Clockwork Orange 10/10
- Dr Strangelove 10/10
- Barry Lyndon 9.5/10
- Full Metal Jacket 9/10
- Spartacus 9/10
- The Killing 9/10
- Path of glory 9/10
- Lolita 8.5/10
- Eyes wide shut 8/10
- Killer's Kiss 7.5/10

[kalby8]

does the quality look good on 2001 - is this a good title for my first blu ray disc

[kalby8]

can anyone tell me if this is worthy of being my 1st purchase on blu ray! is the quality of this blu ray spectacular?

[T-Town Oil]

its very good especially for its age. im assuming you are familiar with the movie as it is not for everyone.

[haste]

It's rated as one of the best Blu-rays you can get with pristine PQ.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

At least on that site it is...

[tiger roach]

My copy hasn't arrived yet, but I have read nothing but good things about the PQ on this one.

[CptGreedle]

Although the film itself is not for everyone, it is one of the best films made. The PQ is astounding, the sound as well. They really took their time perfecting this one and did not take any short cuts.
I would say this is an excellent one for your first, I showed it to some of my friends (all nerds like me) and they were floored by the quality of it.

[T-Town Oil]

dude...haste....your avatar is crazy. reminds me of a bad acid trip