instead of write a paragraph and i will give four good reason why 2001 be the great cinema experience of all time represent 1 ) it be a visual odyssey that could only be tell on the big screen . the special effect that win kubrick his only oscar be the most stunning effect before that age of jurassic park and t2 . they allow kubrick to give an accurate ( or at least be the most accurate ) depiction of space travel to date . the silence that fill the space scenes not only serve it purpose a accurate science and but also add to the mood of the film ( to be discuss in a late point with hal ) . the fact that kubrick shoot the moon scene before the apollo landing be a gutsy yet fulfil move . many have say that upon it original release and it be a favorite trip movie . i can think of no other movie that have such amazing visuals for it time and even of all time ( sorry phantom menace fan . ) 2 ) kubrick direct style be terrific . a in all his film and kubrick like to use his camera a mean to delve into the psychology of his character and plot . his camera be not as mobile a other great and such a scorsese and but instead sits and watch the narrative unfold . face be the key element of a kubrick film . like classic movie and such a m and touch of evil and kubrick focus on the character face to give the audience a psychological view point . even he use extreme close ups of hal glowing red eye to show the coldness and determination of the computerizd villain . i could go on and but in summation kubrick be at the hieght of his style . 3 ) hal 9000 be one of the most villainous character in film history . i whole heartedly agree with the late gene siskle opinion of hal 9000. most of this film take place in space . through the use of silence and the darkness of space itself and a mood of isolation be create . dave and his crewman be isolate between earth and jupiter and with nowhere to escape . combine this mood with the cold and calculated action of hal 9000 and you have the most fearful villain imaginable . i still and although have see this film several time and feel my chest tighten in a particular scene . 4 ) the controversial end of 2001 always turn people away from this film . instead of try to give my opinion of the what it mean and what my idea of 2001 meaning in general be and i would like to discuss the fact that the end serf to leave the movie open end . kubrick have state that he inteded to make 2001 open for discussion . he leave it meaning in the hand of the viewer . by respect the audience intelligence and kubrick allow his movie to be the beginning and not the end and of a meaningful discussion on man past and present and and future . the beauty of 2001 be that the end need not mean anything deep and it can just be a purely plot driven explanation and the entire movie can be view a an entertaining journey through space . no other movie and save the great citizen kane and leave itself open to discussion like 2001. it be truly meant to be a surreal journey that involve not only the eye but the mind . instead of wait in long line for the phantom menace and rent a widescreen edition of 2001 and enjoy the great cinematic experience .