It's honestly incredible that this movie was made in 1968 and had zero digital effects. Regardless of the plot it is a masterpiece of filmmaking.
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Yes. Whenever I watch it, I’m astounded by how well the effects hold up. I can hardly believe that I’m looking at a film that’s over fifty years old.
Somehow despite not being horror this movie nearly scared the crap out of me when I was younger. There was an sense of suspense that just had me really on edge by the end
My fiance and I had the same feeling. The music and the emptiness of space created anxiety - ans I loved it!
If there was ever a movie ahead of it's time it's this one...
Although some of the other older films that I would say were ahead of their time as well are:
- Manchurian Candidate (the Original one)
- Night of the Hunter
- The Innocents (the Original one)
They aren't sci-fi but are movies that really stick out to me (Manchurian Candidate is a tiny bit sci fi)
Oh! Thank you fo the recommendations!
GOOD. and do you now understand why people complain about modern cinema? I like intermissions, as relevant as they are... Laurence of Arabia would be my next epic movie suggestion. *edit: this is a SciFi comm. I understand. Hands up for film that last over 90min.
Just wanted to post this. Maybe it could convince someone to watch this movie.
The book is pretty cool too. It was written by Arthur C. Clark.
It's definately a classic. The sequel is good too.
Wait...there is a sequel?!
Yes! 2010: the year we make contact (or something). It's pretty good, different director.