THIS PLOT SYNOPSIS CONTAINS MILD SPOILERS ALTHOUGH YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THIS FILM BY NOW SO BE WARNED:
This is a four act film. The first 25 minutes of the film contains no dialogue. It is known as 'Dawn of Man'. In this, we see the evolution of mankind and how we have evolved from apes. In one of the greatest transitions in cinema history, we are transported to the year 2001 (or 2000) and I will not spoil anything here, but this act contains the most dialogue to length ratio.
The third act is the most famous and long act with the H.A.L 9000 and Dave.
The fourth act is one of the most confusing and tripping moments that you will ever see in film history. It has been discussed endlessly, with people giving their own theories to what the ending means and I of course have my own theory, just like everyone else who has seen this film.
This movie is praised as a masterpiece. The acting is perfect for what the film needs to be. The characters are toned down enough due to the fact that 1 hour and 28 minutes of this 2 hours and 30 minute movie contains no dialogue. The first and fourth act have no dialogue. The second act is dialogue heavy and their is dialogue inter spliced in the third act of the film.
The special effects all hold up today. The cinematography is incredible and the score is completely hypnotising. The long shots are so beautiful to look at, they are just so amazing in every sense of the word.
My one flaw with this film is that (this has been tested) I can fast forward (at x1.5) for about 1/3 of the movie without noticing a difference or impacting the film even in the slightest. Apart from that, I have no other flaws with this classic movie that will live for many more years as a masterpiece.
I'm going to give 2001: A Space Odyssey
A
I'm Jonathan and this is Movies for the People
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