This movie would most likely not appeal to most people with a short attention span, since it has long beautifully shot scenes with no dialog. I'll admit myself, if I wasn't at a screening of this film I would have probably stopped watching it not long after the Dawn of Man scene, but after staying through the entire length, I am more than happy to say that the movie is pure genius. The long shots assisted by orchestral music gives you the feeling that you're part of the odyssey as opposed to just watching another movie (which is probably the feeling that has made Kubrick so famous). It is an older movie, but the mechanical effects are fantastic (with the exception of the apes), and it feels like you're watching a film that is years younger. If you prefer a fast pace, I would not recommend 2001: A Space Odyssey, but if you're like me and enjoyed "There Will Be Blood" and similar films, then 2002 is a must see.
Review of 2001: A Space Odyssey
