I'm watching '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968) for the first time!
Sept 7, 2018 12:03:25 GMT
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Post by Sulla on Sept 7, 2018 12:03:25 GMT
The Monoliths are are tools of advanced aliens. They can perform tasks such as give the alpha hominid the idea of using the bone as a tool/weapon. One is later buried on the moon to act as an alarm to let the aliens know we've achieved space travel. The one near Jupiter acts as a Stargate to another galaxy.
I think of Kubrick's film as a painting. It doesn't tell the whole story because Kubrick was telling it mostly through imagery. Clarke's book helps spell out the details. As I recall, it's a quick and easy read. Each chapter is only a couple of pages long. After reading the book I watched the film again and it made a difference.
2010 is more of a traditional film which tells the story. I second Anthony's suggestion that you watch it next. HAL is also in it.
I think of Kubrick's film as a painting. It doesn't tell the whole story because Kubrick was telling it mostly through imagery. Clarke's book helps spell out the details. As I recall, it's a quick and easy read. Each chapter is only a couple of pages long. After reading the book I watched the film again and it made a difference.
2010 is more of a traditional film which tells the story. I second Anthony's suggestion that you watch it next. HAL is also in it.