2001: A Space Odyssey [DVD]

Review

Produced, Directed, and Written by: Stanley Kubrick Original Story and Screenplay by: Arthur C. Clarke Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth, John Alcott Special Effects: Douglas Trumbull Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack -- Synopsis (from the "CD Journal" database)

Product Description

Still the pinnacle of science fiction cinema. (Owen Gleibelman/Entertainment Weekly)

2001: A Space Odyssey is a countdown to tomorrow, a map of humanity's destiny, a journey into infinity... This Academy Award-winning film is the pinnacle of dazzling visuals. The battle between man and computer and the unimaginable blend of visuals and music are stunning. This film is a masterpiece from director Stanley Kubrick (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Arthur C. Clarke). This exciting and shocking film remains timeless and captivating to all generations. Before embarking on his journey into the future, Kubrick travels from the dawn of humanity (with a surprise one-shot) to a space explored by humans thousands of years in the future. Finally, he whisks astronaut Bowman (Kier Dullea) away into the unknown. And perhaps even into eternity...

"Open the portal!" Let's begin this terrifying journey into the unknown.

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This is Stanley Kubrick's most famous masterpiece, a shining sci-fi classic. Since the dawn of humanity 4 million years ago, the black stone monolith has always appeared in every stage of human progress. The spaceship Discovery, carrying five scientists, sets off for Jupiter to unravel this mysterious object. With a mysterious and complex story, the thrill of special effects that brought together the best of the technology of the time, and the effective use of classical music such as "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," this is a magnificent visual epic filled with great cinematic innovation and adventure. This film represents a pinnacle of the expressionist Kubrick's work, and also a pinnacle of the art of film itself. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Special Effects. (Yamauchi Takuya)