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RE: 2001 is still the only film to take on space somewhat believably

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In Reply to: RE: 2001 is still the only film to take on space somewhat believably posted by Dave_K on May 17, 2021 at 07:13:08

I disagree. I saw 2001 when it first came out. Of course, I thought it was interesting and cool.

The second time viewing, not so much. Simple, slow, too much fluff. Stanley could have cut ten minutes out of the psychodylic (sp?) segment and that would be a good step in the right direction. Maybe tighten up the rest of the film, too.

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Yes, he should have cut 10 minutes out of that part - Dave_K 10:50:56 05/17/21 (0)
The very start of that scene works in the context of the movie. But then it drags on and on because Kubrick is essentially masturbating. That's the only part of the movie I'm tempted to fast forward though. I wouldn't tighten up anything else. I appreciate how it portrays the mundane aspects of working in space, including the boredom of a long space voyage and the associated mental health effects. And with an abstract story and a lot of metaphors to take in, I like that it gives me time to think about it.

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