2001 will never not hold up; the story isn’t one that’s tied to an era or a fad - it’s the story of evolution and struggle; it’s about wonderment and hubris and drive. The characters aren’t even really that important, because the story isn’t about them- they’re just in it.

It’s very slow paced. Very, very.

I wouldn’t worry about the special effects or the audio. The movie aged quite well in this regard - it’s still OK.

Give it a try. And switch to another movie if you’re bored (the Babadook maybe?). Stanley Kubrick won’t judge you. ;)

Look I’ll just say that I hadn’t seen it until just about a year ago, had been spoiled of most of the plot and many iconic scenes, and it still became possibly my favorite movie of all time.

That movie has held up unthinkably well in every regard, even the effects are still superb. It’s a masterpiece and you very much should watch it.

As with every “is it worth watching question” I’m going to say “yes” it’s time you formed your own opinions about stuff. Everything is worth a punt whilst you figure out what’s worth it or not.

To answer your question properly though. Yeah. It really is. It’s a keystone of modern sci-fi. It’s a film directed by a superb director at the hight of his ambition. It’s based on a legendary sci-fi text. It pioneered special fx work. It’s also got some great acting, a wonderful sound score and set design that firmy plants it in retro futurism territory.

I do find it weird that you have to ask though. I’d be much more interested in hearing from you after you’ve seen it. Tell us what you think, rather than the other way round.

If you are cuious and have easy access to a copy, I would give it a watch. Its paced like an older film, its allowed to go quiet and even silent at times. its director is famous for being really good.

if you’re have a Goodwill equivlant or movie store and have a DVD / BluRay player, you can get a cheap copy with luck and patience.

It’s a quality film. The book is great along with the sequels.

Visually it’s amazing story points are pretty good and leaves you thinking.

Watch it. It’s worth it.

Watch it, then read the book, then watch it again.

It is a classic, meaning it is full of iconic music and scenes, but it is also very old and slow.

Almost all the well-known space music is from that movie.

But it is from a different age where scenes just take much longer than what we are used to.

I enjoyed that movie recently for the first time and it was fun to hear the iconic sounds that have been referenced so many times in other movies. But I doubt I will watch the movie again as it was a bit of a chore to get through. Still glad I did though.

I can’t let you do that, Dave

Any reason for the new account?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Slow, fast, slow, fast. Yes and no. Maybe. Didn’t watch it.