Not sure if I'd give it that title because it's more than a film. It terms of the philosophical questions it asks about the universe and our place in it, as well as its rejection of film structure norms, it's truly in rarified air of being a transcendent cinematic experience.
For me it is absolutely the greatest film ever made. When a really unique and cool masterpiece comes along I still find myself comparing it to 2001 and it is still the one to beat and still hasn't been even rivaled, not even close.
I've seen it probably a half dozen times in the cinema over the years, including its initial release. Not to mention the scores of times on home video, etc. Amazingly, watching this clip can still give me goosebumps. What a gift Kubrick has left us. "It's origin and purpose are still a mystery." One of the few true geniuses in film, and a one of the great artists of the 20th century. That is NOT hyperbole!
Love to hear Hader do his Casey Kasem impression talking about seeing 2001 in April of 1968: "That was Otis Redding and "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" fourth week in the countdown at #1. Another number one in my book is a little movie I saw premier last night, it's called: "2001: A Space Odyssey", and it's by a New York filmmaker named Stanley Kubrick. Stanley writes: 'Dear Casey' ...."
I find myself wondering what it would have been like to see that movie in theaters in 1968. But I also feel that a certain charm that it has is all of the times it's been copied or parodied. I grew up watching The Simpsons in the 90s and they referenced Kubrick and 2001 a lot back then. When I finally got my hands on 2001 and saw for the first time the work that had inspired countless other creations that I loved, it was a very remarkable thing indeed.
I think it depended on one's age. I was 11, and was quite bored with it! Of course, my opinion has radically changed over the years. I don't feel so bad, however. Woody Allen (irrespective of his personal life) said pretty much the same thing when he saw it at age of 32! Interestingly, I have read some who've said as a young teen they loved it upon their first watch. All I can say is they were more advanced than I would have been at that age!
I saw 2001 when it first came out. Watched it 10, 12, lost count times. You can not believe how many people were talking about it at the time. And how many minutes of dialogue are there in this 2 1/2 hour movie? How could a man - Kubrick, even think about it at that time plus create one of the best movies ever that is STILL mind-blowing today?
2001 asks a question. The question is: what are the implications for mankind of an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence? The answer is it will be so profound as to result in the rebirth of the human species.
it is not about encounter with ET, it is about curiosity (that black thing) that thrive humankind ahead. (symbol of our ignorance and curiosity to understand the universe). Every step we go forward, there will be more question. Until we find the reason of life and a new kind of human rebirth
I've seen the film (on film) in a Cinema once... It's just an experience. I don't think the film is so impressive because of the visuals. The most powerful part was that it truly felt unbound by story structure, arcs and the obligation to explain itself to the audience. I think some people think a "plot twist" is a powerful way to subvert people's expectations. But in a plot twist there is still a plot to be twisted. 2001 almost has no plot, the most concrete one is of course the dynamic between the astronauts and Hal 9000 but even that is completely abandoned by the final sequence. So instead of an arch it just becomes an experience. A series of ambiguous messages, sounds and visuals. You walk away still trying to decode and process it because it doesn't fit most things you've been conditioned to expect from films.
Movies like 2001, Terminator (1984), and Ex Machina are all still relevant due to the unfortunate rise of AI. 2001 is truly a masterpiece of not only Sci-Fi genre but also a masterpiece of filmmaking and to this day it still blows my mind how this film was made in the 1960s because it looks so ahead of its time.
@ I think it is unfortunate because people are starting to rely on AI too much and it’s starting to worry me because I feel like all artistic mediums should be done by a human and not by a program with no emotion or human thoughts. Also Charlie Kaufman said he hates AI and is worried about how it could affect both art and filmmaking.
If you ever have insomnia this movie will 100% put you to sleep. Skip past the 20 minute ape scene. Virtually no dialogue and relaxing music. 10/10 an insomniacs antidote.
Movies were just weird back then. I grew up watching them all but even then I knew they were weird. Logan's run, A Clockwork Orange, Barbarella are a few that come to mind.
The only thing I didn’t like was the explanation that Hal malfunctioned… it floored me more to think he was functioning perfectly, but wasn’t about to let the greatest discovery ever to be ruined by human meddling and incompetence.
Are you referring to the book? That is not a faithful rendition of what Kubrick put on film. Otherwise, I don't know how you came up with such a definitive statement. Please enlighten!
I don't get the Bronx digs. Kubrick and a lot of great people are from there. And I love the idiots that don't care what Bill Hader has to say, but click on a video about what Bill Hader has to say just to trash him and feel cool.
I find it curious that there's so many Bill Hader thinks this about that videos on RUclips. I've never heard of the guy otherwise. I guess he's a big deal in America, comedian, voice actor. But normally someone that's a big deal over there gets a lot of attention 'over here'. Even scrolling though his IMDB, nothing stands out. 'Voiced the clam in Super Underpants 4'
Insane statement lmao. Bill Hader has been in tons of films is one of the best comedians working. Has won multiple primetimne emmys, has arguably the best series on television right now lmao. "Nothing stands out" lmao 😂😂😂
He's best known here in North America for his work on Saturday Night Live. His Stefon was one of the most iconic characters the show had in the mid 2000s.
The greatest film ever made
It really is!
No it’s not
Not sure if I'd give it that title because it's more than a film. It terms of the philosophical questions it asks about the universe and our place in it, as well as its rejection of film structure norms, it's truly in rarified air of being a transcendent cinematic experience.
It’s an absolute masterpiece.
For me it is absolutely the greatest film ever made. When a really unique and cool masterpiece comes along I still find myself comparing it to 2001 and it is still the one to beat and still hasn't been even rivaled, not even close.
I never thought I’d live in a world were Bill Hader would have the greatest critical voice on cinema history. But here we are.
My dad let me stay up to watch this when I was a kid in the seventies. I’ve loved it ever since.
I've seen it probably a half dozen times in the cinema over the years, including its initial release. Not to mention the scores of times on home video, etc. Amazingly, watching this clip can still give me goosebumps. What a gift Kubrick has left us. "It's origin and purpose are still a mystery." One of the few true geniuses in film, and a one of the great artists of the 20th century. That is NOT hyperbole!
That last line, last word, is the key to the film
Love to hear Hader do his Casey Kasem impression talking about seeing 2001 in April of 1968: "That was Otis Redding and "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" fourth week in the countdown at #1. Another number one in my book is a little movie I saw premier last night, it's called: "2001: A Space Odyssey", and it's by a New York filmmaker named Stanley Kubrick. Stanley writes: 'Dear Casey' ...."
I want a commentary track of Bill Hader just going through the Sight and Sound list and saying stuff.
I find myself wondering what it would have been like to see that movie in theaters in 1968. But I also feel that a certain charm that it has is all of the times it's been copied or parodied. I grew up watching The Simpsons in the 90s and they referenced Kubrick and 2001 a lot back then. When I finally got my hands on 2001 and saw for the first time the work that had inspired countless other creations that I loved, it was a very remarkable thing indeed.
I saw when it was first released in 1968. It was totally amazing.
@@leestamm3187 That's so rad! I've always wanted to see it in a theater myself. How do you feel about the countless references and parodies of it?
@@westonlong It's like the old saying; "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
I think it depended on one's age. I was 11, and was quite bored with it! Of course, my opinion has radically changed over the years. I don't feel so bad, however. Woody Allen (irrespective of his personal life) said pretty much the same thing when he saw it at age of 32! Interestingly, I have read some who've said as a young teen they loved it upon their first watch. All I can say is they were more advanced than I would have been at that age!
@@GA-1st I was 19 in 1968. Nobody is required to like any movie. It's a matter of individual preference.
I saw 2001 when it first came out. Watched it 10, 12, lost count times. You can not believe how many people were talking about it at the time. And how many minutes of dialogue are there in this 2 1/2 hour movie? How could a man - Kubrick, even think about it at that time plus create one of the best movies ever that is STILL mind-blowing today?
2001 asks a question. The question is: what are the implications for mankind of an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence? The answer is it will be so profound as to result in the rebirth of the human species.
it is not about encounter with ET, it is about curiosity (that black thing) that thrive humankind ahead. (symbol of our ignorance and curiosity to understand the universe). Every step we go forward, there will be more question. Until we find the reason of life and a new kind of human rebirth
2001: A Space Odyssey didn't lose out to Oliver! because it wasn't nominated for best picture.
I've seen the film (on film) in a Cinema once... It's just an experience.
I don't think the film is so impressive because of the visuals.
The most powerful part was that it truly felt unbound by story structure, arcs and the obligation to explain itself to the audience.
I think some people think a "plot twist" is a powerful way to subvert people's expectations. But in a plot twist there is still a plot to be twisted.
2001 almost has no plot, the most concrete one is of course the dynamic between the astronauts and Hal 9000 but even that is completely abandoned by the final sequence.
So instead of an arch it just becomes an experience. A series of ambiguous messages, sounds and visuals. You walk away still trying to decode and process it because it doesn't fit most things you've been conditioned to expect from films.
Movies like 2001, Terminator (1984), and Ex Machina are all still relevant due to the unfortunate rise of AI.
2001 is truly a masterpiece of not only Sci-Fi genre but also a masterpiece of filmmaking and to this day it still blows my mind how this film was made in the 1960s because it looks so ahead of its time.
I wouldn't exactly call the rise of AI unfortunate.
@ I think it is unfortunate because people are starting to rely on AI too much and it’s starting to worry me because I feel like all artistic mediums should be done by a human and not by a program with no emotion or human thoughts.
Also Charlie Kaufman said he hates AI and is worried about how it could affect both art and filmmaking.
Interesting way to end the video. I still wish the videos were more like 5 to 10 minutes instead of 2, but I’ll take them regardless.
0:33 It reads "IBM" across his face & he says "Do you read me?" as he looks at the audience. That's why IBM sued Kubrick over 2001
Bill Hader is no hater.
"You could grow up to be President!", replaced by, "You could grow up to be a great creator!"
If you ever have insomnia this movie will 100% put you to sleep. Skip past the 20 minute ape scene. Virtually no dialogue and relaxing music. 10/10 an insomniacs antidote.
Bill Hader Bill Saver
Movies were just weird back then. I grew up watching them all but even then I knew they were weird. Logan's run, A Clockwork Orange, Barbarella are a few that come to mind.
🏆I was born in late 60s 🎉 as a kid watching this it's kind of creepy👀 still is🐶 I like it🛸✌️
The only thing I didn’t like was the explanation that Hal malfunctioned… it floored me more to think he was functioning perfectly, but wasn’t about to let the greatest discovery ever to be ruined by human meddling and incompetence.
Are you referring to the book? That is not a faithful rendition of what Kubrick put on film. Otherwise, I don't know how you came up with such a definitive statement. Please enlighten!
David Vs Goliath? Dave will always beat Goliath in his mind
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It was attributed to human error.
Hal Murdered
Tried again
Begged for life
Slowly killed
Very quickly in a patient movie
Is this a failed limmerick? :p
I think I can explain this movie to you. But Bill Hader could not.
I remember when 9/11 happened thinking "This is not how I imagined 2001 being".
Heyyo Bobby Lee talks about in the mood for love on the new bad friends episode EP 246 towards the beginning of the episode
All the way Up until about 10 minutes into the episode
Bill Hader on A Christmas Story (1983)?
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I don't get the Bronx digs. Kubrick and a lot of great people are from there. And I love the idiots that don't care what Bill Hader has to say, but click on a video about what Bill Hader has to say just to trash him and feel cool.
Inarticulate, rambling, nonsensical blathering farce of a review. Did you even watch the whole movie through?
So apart from those sentiments, did you like the movie? Because you didn't say whether you did or didn't. Bill did like it. He was clear about that...
I find it curious that there's so many Bill Hader thinks this about that videos on RUclips. I've never heard of the guy otherwise. I guess he's a big deal in America, comedian, voice actor. But normally someone that's a big deal over there gets a lot of attention 'over here'.
Even scrolling though his IMDB, nothing stands out.
'Voiced the clam in Super Underpants 4'
Insane statement lmao. Bill Hader has been in tons of films is one of the best comedians working. Has won multiple primetimne emmys, has arguably the best series on television right now lmao. "Nothing stands out" lmao 😂😂😂
I seriously can't believe you said this dumb shit lmao
He's best known here in North America for his work on Saturday Night Live. His Stefon was one of the most iconic characters the show had in the mid 2000s.
God damn, do I not care what Bill Hader thinks about anything.
who cares what bill hader has to say?
Hal does...
Count me in. I love Bill Hader, his voice, his work in general, and I'm happy to hear his take on this awesome film. Thanks for asking!