• A Space Odyssey is a groundbreaking Science Fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on a novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Starting at the dawn of time (where primitive animals find a gigantic monolith) to the space traveling future (where a team of scientists find the same monolith on the moon), the movie is one of Kubrick's most celebrated and puzzled-over films. At the time of its release in 1968, some critics contended that it was a masterpiece, while others called it a mess. Today, it is recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. 2001 garnered an Academy Award for its groundbreaking visual effects.

    1. Released in 1968
    2. Cost $12 million to make
    3. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards
    4. Grossed over $56 million domestically
    5. Based primarily on Arthur C. Clarke's short story, The Sentinel
    6. Spawned one sequel, The Year We Make Contact
    7. The Richard Strauss piece Also Sprach Zarathustra is a prominently used musical motif throughout the film

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