The visuals and special effects in this movie, have aged better than effects in movies that came out 10 years ago.

When I turned 10 years old, in 1968, my parents wanted to know what I wanted for my birthday... “I’d like to see this new space movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey.” “...are you sure son? It’s playing all the way out in Hollywood, a 40 minute drive...” Lol! I was adamant about it, and saw 2001 in its first run at The Cinerama Dome. 2001 is still my favorite film. Great video, and thanks much!

I saw 2001 in a IMAX on a 70mm print rerelease in 2018. Absolutely stunning. Nothing like it.

Not sure why this appeared in my recommended but very pleased it has, a fantastic gem, a brilliant video. Thank you

I saw 2001 in 70mm in Chicago last year before the coronapocalypse, and it was as close to a religious experience as I've ever had at the movies. This video could be called How I Learned To Stop Streaming and Love Large Format.

Wow. I came in ready to answer the question of why it looks so good in 4K with "35mm is equivalent to about 5.6K." I had no idea this was shot on 70mm, and knew of "Cinerama" in name only. Thanks for the wonderfully informative video.

I'm an original release viewer -- I first saw 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 during its first run. I was a confused 9 year old and didn't see the movie again until I was 16. Over the next several years, I watched the listings for any showing of this move I could find. And each time I see it, in theaters or any other way, it is a fresh experience. This movie never gets old!

I saw 2001 in Cinerama when it first came out with my Dad. I was 10 years old. Still remember it and both of us being baffled by the ending.

This is a magnificent movie, well ahead of its time, a true spectacle and one of the best movies of all-time!

For people who just "got" the ending right away - It drives home the most important aspect of our existence. We are babies in space - growing up into a new world, not just metaphorically.

I just discovered Movie Collector by watching this video and I couldn't stop watching his videos for about 2 hrs. One after another. He's so knowledgeable in regard to movies in general and I enjoyed his delivery as well as his ability to teach about cinema.

Thank you again for this great video on the 2001 A Space Odyssey 4K bluray, and the history of the film on home video. I always feel enriched after watching each of your videos, please keep them coming!!

Great video, I enjoy listening to the technical side of your reviews, I like the attention to detail about aspects of the movie you are talking about keep up the great work and I look forward to more work from you 👍👍👍👍

I was 16 years old when I saw it opening weekend at the Hollywood Cinerama Dome. Unforgettable.

A beautiful review. My father made me grow up with this movie and changed me into a fan of Kubrick. As a projectionist (now digital but my Vic5's are still ready for action and play every month a bit of film to keep them in shape) my heart broke when I saw the 70mm copy of the Eye Museum and noticed the cables at the end and beginning of the reels but still it was quite a sight to see it on the big screen on that format (even though it was a small screen). When we were playing the 4K digitally restored version of the film I missed the warm picture a film projector gives but I still enjoyed it. The funny thing is that a few weeks ago my father showed me this review (which was remarkable because a day before he showed me this review I just happen to stumble upon this review and wanted to tell him about it). Please keep the beautiful reviews and stories coming and thank you for this beautiful gem. Using this channel as a guideline which 4K UHD Blu-rays I should buy.

My parents took me to see it in 1968 and I was impressed. I remember it as if it was yesterday.

Wonderful review! I was fortunate to see this movie in a Cinerama theater in Indianapolis back in the day! I saw several films there including my favorite: "How The West Was Won"! I'll never forget the experience!

Really like your reviews. What would be really good is, if you did a tour of your room, inc all equipment being used.

For me, 2001 has always been the movie. My earliest memory of it comes from the 1980s when I was less than 10 years old. I remember watching it on the TV and how mesmerized I was by it, by every aspect of it. I didn't know much English yet back then, but the visual narrative of the movie was more than enough to transcend any language barrier. (Though I did know how to read and all the foreign movies are subtitled in Finland, so there's that.) 2001 has never felt like a long movie to me. It always manages to suck me in completely and with each viewing, I feel it reveals something new of itself. In some ways, watching it is like a meditative experience on the questions of humanity, life, the universe and time itself. It's a shame, I've never had the opportunity of seeing 2001 on a big screen.

Your channel was recently recommended by a friend and I’m glad he did - fantastic explanation of the technology and review! Thank you!

Wow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this fantastic movie. I have this on 4k . Always look forward to your videos. You put do much work into them. 👍

There was a guy in Dayton Ohio (Neon Movies) who did build his own cinerama screen in his home. I saw how the west was won there in Cinerama and chatted with him for a while. Wish I could have been there when 2001 played.

Thank you for this great video and clear explanation of Cinerama. I haven't watched my 4K copy of 2001 yet but the packaging just includes the Blu-ray with special features; no Blu-ray of the film. I was lucky enough to see 2001 in its original release back in 1968 in a Cinerama theater in Baltimore and remember walking out of the theater stunned by the experience. The only second time that happened to me at the movies.

Thank you for a very informative video. In Birmingham we used to have the Gaumont cinema with (reputedly) the largest screen, curved and one of the few capable of doing 70mm justice,in Europe. It was there that I first saw Star Wars and I wish I'd been fortunate enough to experience 2001 there

Such a great film! This was the first Blu-Ray I got after I got my first 1080p TV and PS3 and I was blown away by the increase in quality over my old DVD. I can't wait until I can afford to upgrade to 4K! Unfortunately I've never seen it projected in the cinema. :(

Fabulous review and so much information to absorb in just one viewing! I am one of those who consider this the best 4K disc, but as I only have 16 or so there's not a lot of competition. Looking forward to the next review already.

I saw the road show version of 2001 in a Cinerama theater when it was first released. It had music playing when you entered the theater, an intermission and you also got a souvenir booklet which I still have.

I saw a 70mm screening in Karlsruhe two years ago. Jan Harlan, Stanleys executive producer, was there and held a chat, answered some questions to the guests. That was great.

Extremely interesting video, thank you so much for uploading it!

Great insight and a truly fascinating review.

Nice vid. You mentioned only 3 theaters that could still show Cinerama films (in the 70mm version)? I first saw 2001 in the premier run at the Warner Hollywood Theater, which Stanley Kubrik claimed was the finest venue to see his film. The Warner Hollywood is also where I saw my first Cinerama film in the original 3 projector presentation. How The West Was Won was visually and sonically spectacular. Was also the premiere presentation theater for Apocalypse Now, and those helicopter acoustics were amazing in that theater. FYI: Apocalypse Now set a record for the number of playback machines used for a mix - if I remember right, it was around 100 tracks (virtually all of the RCA playback machines at Universal). When I worked at RCA Photophone, they told me that all our machines starting up synced, made a very LOUD "CLUNK" 😳 in the machine room when they hit "PLAY". 😏 Digital has of course, made those 1980s machines museum pieces.

Very informative , thank you. 2001 is one of my top few favourite films ever. Your recent top 10 4K video popped up in my feed, so that's how I found your channel. That video referenced the Pictureville cinema in Bradford, so I've signed up for their email newsletter. So thanks for pointing me there. I don't think I've ever seen any of these large format films natively in a theatre before, except maybe for a couple Nolan's film at the BFI IMAX, but would love to see 2001 in Cinerama. Hopefully I'll get chance to that at the Pictureville now.

Very impressed with the a video and how you put it together I have worked in film and TV productions in the past . Really enjoyed it.

Saw this by fluke, learned so much, fantastic video, thank you!

I did enjoy your well informed video on 2001 A Space Odyssey, and it's varied formats and releases over the years. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Excellent video, so glad I found this channel. Thank you.

Really interesting stuff! Thanks for the amazing video!

Another excellent video 👌

Really a great video and you have a great setup! Please keep uploading!!

Great, insightful, informative yet never really over-my-head with jargon or feel dumbed down.

I must have watched 2001 about thirty times and back in 1994 I watched in a cinema in Stevenage of all places and it was astonishing. The effects stand up today.

I was amazed and stunned by its quality while watchin in 4k HDR on oled. Looks better than freaking interstellar, almost

Top quality video as ever. Your knowledge and love for the medium is staggering.

Caught this video accidentally on my KZfaq page. I was about 8/9 years old in New York City when My GrandFather took me to see "2001" around the early 70s. That was when older movies were constantly re-released ( I think they were referred to as "Traveling Roadshows" back then). He fell asleep. I sat there totally transfixed to say the least. I then saw it a few years later when it was remastered for 70MM/Dolby during a limited run. Recently had the experience of seeing it again a few years ago twice. Both in 70MM at The Village East and the AMC IMAX (the latter which I was truly praying for) on 68th/Broadway here in NYC. I think I saw it twice in the latter format due to a co-worker wanting to check out that theater. I do own the 4K released. I've had it since last November (Amazon had a $9.99 sale of 4Ks that month). But haven't opened it. I've been so used to seeing it on larger screens over the decades that unless a few friends come over and are interested, I guess it's just going to stay unopened. LOL Thanks for this GREAT Video. Side Note... I hope due to The Pandemic, Studios and Theater Chains realized that if they want the movie-going public to return en masse, They are going to have to step up in regards to film presentation. Epic films need to be seen on the largest screens possible. Not little multi-plex auditoriums. Thanks again.

It was shot and 70 mm and 70 mm is often rendered at 4K when converted to digital so I’ve heard.Hello that the early 2001 dvd release and it looks fantastic for 2001 the year

At the time, 2001 must have been mind-blowing with its incredible effects that hold up today. I always speed past the primates and get to the Pan Am space shuttle!

Your videos always offer a unique perspective and historical discussion that is fascinating to watch.

This channel deserves waaay more subscribers. The best movie channel on KZfaq!

I do enjoy your reviews and I would love to hear your thoughts on the 4K Lawrence of Arabia disc

I thought it was Todd AO after Michael Todd, Elizabeth Taylor's husband, not TOD-AO..

Awesome short documentary! Thank you for all your research and time.

Brilliant video. I remember when BBC2 premiered it on New Years Day, 1982. On our tv it was like watching it through a tank view port due to the black bars. Just glad BBC didn't pan and scan it to fit 4:3 tv's at the time. Since then have seen a 35mm print of it at the cinema back in the late 90's but one day hope to see a proper 70mm or Cinerama version.

I studied in Bradford during the 90s and caught 2001' in single strip cinerama whilst there. Pictureville was such a luxury to have on the doorstep. They did all nighter's and marathons quite regularly. Saw a 70mm print of The Thing and Apocalypse Now as well. In fact I might just move back up there...

I’ve visited the Cineramadome in LA and seen 2001 at the annual 70mm festival at the then worlds largest cinema - Kinepolis in Brussels. Great overview, thanks.

My father took me to see 2001 A Space Odyssey on general release. We went to the Odeon in Woking, Surrey. I would have been 1; a bit young to appreciate the film, but I still remember being amazed by the special effects.

I have watched this 4k disc several times and am stunned each time. I watched it on a 77"OLED with a good sound system and it is amazing... the contrast and clarity is something to behold. Very enjoyable- brings back the wonder I first experienced when I was four and watched this opening night with intermission in Manhattan. For watching at home this is as close as you can get to a 70mm theatre.

Working my way through all your reviews and this one was the most technical yet, with fantastic detail and amazing knowledge along with being very well presented. I'm going to get this one to show friends and try to present some of the knowledge I've learned from you in a pre screening... 😬

I saw it in 70mm at the now departed Northpoint theater in San Francisco in the late '90s, which was a spectacular experience, and again at the Motion Picture Academy's Samuel Goldwyn theater in Beverly Hills at a special screening event in April of 2008, hosted by Tom Hanks, with Doug Trumbull, Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood and special guest Buzz Aldrin. It was great to see it again in such a flawless theater with an incredible roster of guests - Angie Dickenson sat a couple of rows in front of us, which made the whole evening even more of a flashback to the late '60s.

Another fabulous video John. I'm absolutely loving your presentations, so informative and right up my alley, growing up on a diet of super 8 and 16mm and now digital media.

As a newbie I was glad to stumble upon your Chanel. You have a home theatre and presumably a Bio Box I might be jumping the gun but incorporating some shots of your projects would be great. Best regards.

Hello my name is Jason I watch KZfaq a lot And today I have just come along your channel. Brilliant Fantastic Wonderful It's so nice and so good to see someone like yourself that talks and knows about film Hope to see more of your films on here. And I have a big film collection myself and just getting in 4K Enjoying what I have seen from the channel today 🙏👌👍🙂

I first got into HD with HD-DVD. The first TV I had was a CRT Hi Def 34". It took watching 2001 on it to finally appreciate and understand why the HD new formats were worth owning. Glad to see its quality has moved forward into the 4K version.

So glad I got to see this at the Cinerama in Seattle before it closed down. Fingers crossed that it isn't closed permanently.

March of 2019 I had the privilege of a lifetime of seeing "2001 A Space Odyssey" at Milwaukee's Oriental Theater in 70mm... It was excellent and the experience reset my baseline on what quality to expect when watching it again and again... I haven't picked up the new 4k disc release yet, but I have been enjoying 2001 in 4k (supposedly) via HBO Max and my usual Blu-Ray disc with my modest home theater... This review was insightful and quite informative... I've happily subscribed to the KZfaq channel for more reviews... Bravo! Encore!

Thanks for sharing. And by the way, awesome shot of "Heather?" from Highlander in background of your studio.

Thank you very much for this very indepth analyses. I bought the 2001 4K special version today. I am only a poor guy with a PS5 and a Sony 4K Tv. So, sadly no expensive home cinema set. But I adore and love all movie lovers / experts. Greetings from the Netherlands

Still an "Old School" Cinerama fancier here however your appreciation and knowledge of all film stock earn you....⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 Thanks.

I first saw 2001 with my Dad, at age 10, in 1975, on the big 70mm wide screen Cinerama. It totally blew my little mind!

Thanks for the information, I never realised 2001 wasn't actually cinerama, so I have learnt a lot from the video.

I saw 2001 the week it came out, at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. I sat in the front row, aisle seat where all you see is the floor sloping up to the screen. Fantastic experience.

I wish modern movies could be so visionary and cutting edge and such great spectacle and story telling.

Loved the video. I first saw 2001 at the Winsdor Cinerama in Houston, Tx., in 1966 or so. Next at a drive-in im 1969, and at other times in other formats. I have dvd, 16x9 , and recently picked up a blu-ray copy for US$3 at a Gooswill shop. My home cinema uses a 120" image on a white wall, and a 1080p Otima projector. Not much invested....lol. I am still collecting 1080p disks for now, 3D versions prefered. Your equipment is light years ahead of mine, but enjoy your videos anyway!

Please do a little vid about vintage movie film stock sizes/formats for us less informed folks? Loving your informative videos.

Just came across this channel by accident. Speaking as a cinema enthusiast and technophile I really enjoyed this video.Big thumbs up and a new subscriber.

You have a great channel. Just found it recently. Great job!

Great review, one of the best memories I have of my brother was his love for this film, looking forward on purchasing the 4K version one day soon.

Great reviews as ever....I saw a 70mm print at the Pictureville Cinema in Bradford around 2009..and it was stunning..a packed cinema on the beautiful curved screen...seating was a little uncomfortable but the visual quality and presentation by the projection team was outstanding :)

Thank you for such a professional and considered presentation.

Saw 2001 at its initial release on Cinerama screen at the Indian Hills Cinerama theater in Omaha, NE. To this day, unforgettable. Sadly, the purpose built Indian Hills Cinerama theater was torn down to put up a parking lot.

Sweet video. Love to see some quality, knowledgeable discussion about movie videos to inform my future purchases.

The original 1974 Murder on the Orient Express was shot by 2001's cinematographer.

First time I watch a video from this YT channel. Perhaps no better film title to grab my attention than 2001 SO. You're quite an expert in film technology. Very interesting video with an impressive knowledge on the technical aspects of the source material. I'm glad I picked-up 2001 on 4K Blu-ray on sale at Amazon.ca for $16 CAD. One of the few film titles that I've purchased in every format from VHS to 4K Blu-ray except for Laserdisc that I never got into. Subscribed!

Brilliant review! Thankyou. I’m on the verge of purchasing a Projector and big screen for my garden outbuilding myself , very excited as this is something i have always wanted. My Projector will have Lens Memory, can’t decide between a Scope & 16.9 screen. Please keep the reviews coming, absolutely love them👍🏼

Great video, you obviously have a real passion for cinema and a wealth of knowledge to go with it. Very enjoyable.

saw an imax version a few years ago it was incredible and in 4K and great review as always mate John

Kubrick's films are all so magnificently constructed audiovisual experiences. I'd love you to do a video on the 4K of The Shining.

I watched it at an Imax theatre in Tokyo a couple of years ago. Absolutely breathtaking. Definitely one of the films that benefits from being on the biggest screen in the highest quality possible.

Very thorough and enjoyable review! One thing that I don't understand though is the Cinerama curved screen. Is this an artifact of the three-projector setup or is this something desirable? I get the impression from the review (maybe I'm misunderstanding though) that the curved screen is a good thing, but I can't see the benefit of having it not follow the exact dimensions of the film. Can someone explain this to me?

I first saw this film when I was only 9. I was mesmerized by it's imagery and still am. One of only a handful of films (and I've rated nearly 2000) that I give 10/10. A true milestone in cinema, even if no one understands the ending!

Your home theather is out of this world - like something out of the dimension Dave Bowman travels to in the third act of 2001. This is an informative and engaging video, excellent. You know your stuff ... I can tell (I was privileged to work as a 35mm projectionist the final year before this art form was taken out of commercial theaters, 2010-2011). I would love to see you review the Blu-ray for the 70mm film Baraka (it is not released on 4K UHD Blu-ray, as far as I know).

Can I ask, I have the 2007 blu ray release of 2001 a space odyssey, is the new 2018 blu ray release better than the 2007 one because i heard that the 2007 release was scanned from a 35mm while the 2018 was scanned from 70mm. (which will give me better clarity) So do you think i should get the 2018 blu ray or not?

The digital transfer is especially good for the HDR color range. During the anniversary run I watched it both in the Cinerama Dome 70mm and also in the Chinese Theater Laser IMAX. Despite my love and support for those who preserve the art of film projection, I gotta say, the Laser IMAX was truly awesome because of the insane contrast between light and darkness in space scenes. It was like being in a planetarium, just totally consumed by space.

It is gorgeous, the colours really pop. I was initially a little dissapointed during the opening scenes, thought it wasn't much better than the bluray but when the film takes to space, it is simply stunning.

4:31 Is that a three projector setup ? Because there seems to be a bad alignment which is show up by the curvature of the bell nozzle of the spaceship engine.

Stumbled over this by accident. 2001 is my seminal "it" film. Normally I can't stand these amateurish policy wonk 'I'm smart and you're not' lecture videos, but this really impressed me. Enough to 'like' and subscribe, both. There's a wealth of information here about old film projection processes like Todd AO and Cinerama, but what I really like is Movie Collector's plainspoken evenhandedness. He neither gushes like a fanboy nor carps angrily about every little failing; it's one of the most honest appraisals I've seen, ever, about film exposition. The 4K release only takes up a few minutes of the 10-minute running time, but the background is really useful to know. He doesn't just explain the pros and cons of the 4K - he explains why. That's quite rare with these things. I know a lot about 2001, but Movie Collector added a lot more to my knowledge. Really well done. And, thank you.

Excellent video. Well done.

Beautiful film that has stood the test of time. Nice channel BTW!

I saw 2001 in London at the Cinerama cinema in Leicester Square. Fantastic. Quite a contrast to the life I was living in the East End as a visiting Canadian kid.

We're very fortunate to see this film in such quality, as it remains one of the towering pieces of art. A product of genuine care and pure ambition. If only Kubrick had lived to see UHD...He would have had a ball overseeing the transfers of his films.

I was lucky enough to see 2001 at the Pictureville cinema in Bradford a few years ago - suffice to say it was pretty spectacular. I'm just getting into 4K so this will be one of my next purchases.