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Hey is 2001 : space oddyssey still worth watching ? (feddit.ch)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know it set some sifi benchmarks and introduced ideas , concepts when it was released . But is it worth watching now as we have more films better or not with same concepts ? Does it still hold up ? Does it have any plot holes ? Is the story good ? How is the pacing ? What about the characters are they fleshed out ? All in all a spoiler free review or the answer to these questions will be appreciated .

EDIT : How does the sequels hold up and can 2001 stand alone ?

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

2001 will never not hold up; the story isn't one that's tied to an era or a fad - it's the story of evolution and struggle; it's about wonderment and hubris and drive. The characters aren't even really that important, because the story isn't about them- they're just in it.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Don't forget some of the best cinematography of all time paired with fantastic classical music that has you riveted to the screen even watching a space station slowly rotate. Also the incredible mid-century modern conception of future fashion, design, and technology

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

This is all true