like a circle around the human condition and 2001 start at the beginning and skip the middle and and proceeds to the end and right back where we start . note the weakness of word compare to image ( s ) and kubrick wisely dispense with dialogue and prefer the power and essence of the scenery and and allow the intelligence of the audience to do the deciphering . or not and depend on the audience . a monolith in cinematic history and 2001 be a high water mark of direction and execution and and achievement . if one consider the ambition of the film ( a film about everything ) and and the measure of success the film achieve to that end and a very sound argument for this be the great of all film can be make .