Vin's Magical Amazing Suppositary™

PelliX said:
To me Bladerunner (and perhaps 2001, though I'm still undecided after all these years) have a message that only really becomes clear long after you've seen them. Bladerunner - to me - is about mortality and tough decisions that go against human nature, wrapped in a sci-fi jacket. 2001 I've enjoyed every time I've watched it, except the 'trip' at the end which is simply cut too long in my opinion. The lack of clarification at the finish seems like a letdown until you realize that Stanley must have meant something by it. I'm still unsure what he meant, but maybe I'll figure it out some day.
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Did you know Kubrick had the sets destroyed and all edited film, in case the studio wanted to screw him over, he was that set about how he wanted it presented. That's almost Banksy gangster stuff. It is supposed to be each person's interpretation.
 
XTRXTR said:
Did you know Kubrick had the sets destroyed and all edited film, in case the studio wanted to screw him over, he was that set about how he wanted it presented. That's almost Banksy gangster stuff. It is supposed to be each person's interpretation.
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He sure was a strange one. I'm still not even sure what actually happens at the end of 2001. Does he travel through time, space? Is it more symbolic, indicating another 'milestone' has been reached? Does he die and is he looking back? Why is 'it' full of stars? My dad's take was that it was just 'spaced out' entertainment for folks on acid back in the 60's (himself presumably included). I don't quite buy that from Kubrick.
 
PelliX said:
He sure was a strange one. I'm still not even sure what actually happens at the end of 2001. Does he travel through time, space? Is it more symbolic, indicating another 'milestone' has been reached? Does he die and is he looking back? Why is 'it' full of stars? My dad's take was that it was just 'spaced out' entertainment for folks on acid back in the 60's (himself presumably included). I don't quite buy that from Kubrick.
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The book and the movie are apples and oranges with the same name. The book is a typical science fiction book that spoon feeds you, the film is an expense, beautiful art film that while has plenty of sub-text and rich ideas, leaves much up to your interpretation. It's pretty amazing. Must be seen in the theater, not on your cell phone.
 
human123 said:
Must be seen in the theater, not on your cell phone.
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For better or worse, I was born a few decades too late for that. I concur though, the directing is first class and the images are stunning.

human123 said:
The book and the movie are apples and oranges with the same name.
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You got me fair and square, this is one of those odd cases where I've seen the film but not read the book. I should do that sometime.
 
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