Oriphiel, let's discuss 2001: A Space Odyssey

Trollheart · 07-12-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I mean, despite the lack of exposition, it is pretty simple and straightforward tbh. I'm biased because I've understood the movie from a young age (don't really remember if I had help or not, probably a combo of conversation with my uncle and my own brain). The transition between ape and man is a pretty loud hint at the themes imo.

And yes the idea is that the signals are pushing humans along.

Like I said, I got it up to the wormhole (which I did not realise was a wormhole). After that I was lost.

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

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Chula Vista · 07-12-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Like I said, I got it up to the wormhole (which I did not realise was a wormhole). After that I was lost.

You really should read the novel. The wormhole part is not just a feaky light show like in the movie. Bowman sees all kinds of stuff during his journey.

Trollheart · 07-13-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista

You really should read the novel. The wormhole part is not just a feaky light show like in the movie. Bowman sees all kinds of stuff during his journey.

I might do. I read some Clarke when I was younger though and found it very dry and boring. Can't remember what: Rendezvous with Rama, maybe? Not sure.