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As a knowledgeable fan I recommend this film as faithful to the facts and well acted. As an 11 year old living in Istanbul I heard some friends talking about a new music sensation that caused girls to scream. I thought hmmmm, if girls like them, they must be crap. My only records until then were Haley Mills, The Everly Brothers & Ricky Nelson. Soon after while on vacation with the family at a military cafeteria in Ismir I heard a song (which I later learned was 'Love Me Do') and was floored by the difference between it and every song I had ever heard until then. When I heard the 'Meet The Beatles' album of my older brother I was hooked for life. Having read the definitive book of their beginnings (by Davis) I was surprised that this movie followed the facts very well with the exception of leaving out most of the sex and some of the drug use (it did touch on the use of methadrine/dexadrine). >

What is 2001 about? Simple....directed panspermia (the

intentional seeding/improvement of life forms on one planet by

another). POSSIBLE SPOILERS......DUH! Think about it, the main character (the monolith(s)) appears in

the first few minutes and is featured throughout the film and its'

purpose is fairly obvious...to jump start homo sapiens

evolutionary development and report their progress to its

creators. As homo sapiens reach critical points where they are

ready to achieve the next level they are helped there by the

creators. When Bowman reaches Jupiter, he is helped through

the star gate (you can see the alien spacecraft escorting him) to

another dimension. There he is kept comfortably until he dies

naturally and the creators can take him to the next step in

evolution, the star child. I admit, directed panspermia is an idea

that does not get much if any serious consideration by most

people although recent years have been an improvement with the

help of the discovery of bacteria in martian meteorites on earth

(non directed panspermia, accidental as opposed to intentional).

There are other themes in the movie and to me, humans frustrating interaction with foolproof machinery (HAL9000) is

perfectly summed up in the scenes beginning with "Hal, open

the pod bay doors, please". hehehe, I think of that every time I

have to reboot my computer. Those that say the film is too long

disappoint me. When I am watching a fine movie I want more,

not less. This was the first DVD I bought.

When I was 40, I woke and came into the living room and my son was watching this cartoon I had never seen before. While fixing coffee and catching snatches of dialogue I soon realized that this was no kids cartoon. After watching the remainder of the show I was hooked. Soon I was looking forward to Saturday mornings with the joy of a child. Granted, they started to lose something after John Kricfalusi left. When they finally dropped the series I had the same sad feelings as when Pink Floyd and Genesis broke up. Since then, when my son recommends something, I listen to him.

Unfortunately this is the only film of them for future generations to see, but fortunately it is good enough to do them justice. This was filmed without an audience which is fitting as their "audience" didn't discover them until Dark Side of the Moon. The songs they perform are an excellent window into their genius. Sadly even today you won't hear these songs on classic rock stations because they are too long & you can't dance to them. My son was a post DSotM fan, but when he heard their earlier works he found a whole new band. The songs in this film will stand the test of time, I am sure. If they had made more performance films I would be in heaven. I will only have the memories of seeing them live.

I didn't get a chance to see this in the theaters and it was the 4th Bond film I saw but that's OK. I can see why Bond caught on so well with this film for an opening act. By the time I saw my 2nd Bond film I had read most of Flemings books but there is no substitute to seeing Connery bring him to life so well. I guess it helps if you are a young adult when you first experience Bond. At that age, you see Bond outrageously portraying Gods gift to women and think ya, that's the way you do it, works for him. Despite the fun memories it brings out, this film will stand the test of time and probably be the downfall of every poor actor that tries to continue the magic.

I saw this in a theater (I go about once every other year) with a couple who told me I would like it. I immediately assumed I would not like it. We had a few beers first, but I laughed so hard and frequently I nearly wet myself. I haven't enjoyed myself so much since Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or Holy Grail. I was not surprised it did well at the box office by word of mouth (I had seen the commercials for it but assumed they contained all the laughs in the film). This is a good date movie.

I have waited a long time to see more Vonnegut books get a film treatment. I understand that there is no way the movie could be as great as the book but I appreciate Mr. Willis for trying. He appears to have brought his loyal crew with him as there are 6 from the cast of Armageddon. I predict that many will be disappointed with 'Breakfast', especially Vonneguts fans but I hope that won't keep Bruce from trying again. I notice that Nick Nolte is also in "Mother Night", perhaps he is the true Vonnegut fan.

I admit the first time I saw this film, I was not that impressed, I thought it was merely OK. On 2nd viewing I was surprised to enjoy it a lot more, especially the training sequence I found had good character development and several chuckles which seemed to relieve the depression of the "End of the world" premise. I like Mr. Willis better as I see more of his films. Casting Steve Buscemi was a great move. After seeing him play his weasel character a few times, it was nice to see him in a likeable character without losing the "weasel" qualities. Nice to see hollywood cast someone without a "pretty boy" face in a decent part. The humor and "macho" comeraderie added to the overall enjoyment of this film. Nice also to see Billy Bob Thornton in a mainstream pic, I am beginning to appreciate his acting more. Six of the actors and actresses went on to appear in "Breakfast of Champions", a brave attempt to bring another of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.s' books to the big screen. In summary, give this film a second look and lighten up a bit.

Better than most. good action, good closeups and decent lighting. I will remember producer Jimmy Houston and director Gordon van der Meer. They must have learned under the great John T. Bone.

the funniest movie ever made. I have read the books at least 7 times and I still laugh out loud. Douglas Adams is a genius! The series kept to the book just fine and the acting was all I could ask for. I can't wait to see the new film. The 5th book on audio (mostly harmless) was read beautifully by Adams himself. He should be nationalized and forced to produce more till he dies. Sacrifices must be made, mankind needs more comedy like his.