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2001: A Space Odyssey [4K Ultra HD] [1968] [Blu-ray] [2023] [Region Free]

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What is Out There? (HD, 21 min): A discussion about space and the possibility of intelligent life existing somewhere other than Earth.

Preparing the original 65mm negative for scanning involved a great deal of work, much of which was accomplished by Vince Roth, then supervisor of large format optical at Pacific Title, in 1999. Roth prepared the negative for preservation by removing past repairs to the film, which included tape repairs for broken perforations and tears across the image. This work included tape supports added by MGM to the original splices to insure they did not break open while printing. Roth carefully removed years of dirt, oil and chemicals from the surface of the negative. He determined the dates of when replacement sections were cut into the negative to determine if earlier generation elements existed which would yield the best quality replacement footage. The 4K Ultra HD disc includes only one extra, which is carried over from the previous 2007 release: What is Out There?(HD, 21 min): A discussion about space and the possibility of intelligent life existing somewhere other than Earth.

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Themes of aliens seeming God-like, man’s dependence on tools, his evolution and transcendence are all hinted at, but never dissected – that is for the audience to do. To take the visuals, and draw from them a conclusion to fit the narrative. I can understand why a modern audience, used to being spoon fed, might baulk at this film, but more fool them. It is a rich tapestry woven with inscrutable ideas; ideas rooted in truth about ourselves and leading us to question the future. Vision Of A Future Passed is another 20-minute featurette, featuring interviews with the same high-profile film industry people as the previous one. This again is excellent, looking at how 2001 creates a consistent - albeit not an entirely accurate - vision of the future. Vice Press' Exclusive Poster Edition limited to just 200 copies each, and will come with a 24x36 inch movie poster featuring the cover art by Matt Ferguson and Florey, along with a certificate of authentication signed by the artists. These posters will not be available separately. What Is Out There? – 20 minute discussion with Keir Dullea on the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life.

Presented in its original 2.20:1 aspect ratio, the video also arrives with significantly improved contrast and brightness, making the entire film seem sparkling new and rejuvenated. The hallways of the massive space station and the Discovery One spacecraft shine a brilliant, immaculate white and the stars radiate against the darkness of space. In fact, this is arguably the most noteworthy difference between this 4K remaster and the 2007 edition where the older Blu-ray came with the yellowish tint expected of an antiquated source. Now, the various lights come in a true white and the highlights throughout are intensely dazzling. There will be noticeable differences between the 2018 release and previous home entertainment releases. movies com I once did not register this domain, but chose 4K-HD.CLUB, another update of 4K films of 2001: A Space Odyssey 1968. Who are we? What place do we occupy in the universe? These questions are before the heroes of the film. The crew of the S.S. Discovery spacecraft - captains Dave Bowman, Frank Poole and their HEL-9000 on-board computer - must explore the area of the galaxy and understand why aliens are watching Earth. On this way, many unexpected discoveries await them ... All of the previous extras are now included on a second bonus Blu-ray Disc, which features the following: Some of 2001's special effects, like this opening shuttle bay, look incredible even today. Photo: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Warner Bros/MGMMaybe even more exceptional than the sensitivity but also drama of the HDR and wide color work, though, is the 4K grading. The increase in detail, depth and, for want of a better word, granularity in the picture is just gorgeous. A Space Odyssey – A Look Behind the Future – Another 20 minute feature, this time a making of filmed during the production of the movie; interesting and charming!

None of the serious fans of cinema has any doubt that this film is not just an outstanding work, but a real milestone in both the science fiction genre and the history of world cinema. Here’s some additional information on the mastering process for this 4K Ultra HD release from a technical brief prepared by the studio. It’s shared here by permission.]Visionof a Future Passed(HD, 22 min): An entertaining look at the technologies that the film predicted (or inspired) and the visions that have yet to transpire. A Space Odyssey has long been, and remains to this day, the greatest science fiction film ever made. It’s also one of the most purely cinematic movies to be released by a major studio. And Warner’s new restoration, presented in 4K with HDR and remastered Blu-ray too, offers the film looking better than ever before in the home. Again, the 4K comes very close indeed to replicating a proper 70 mm screening experience (and I don’t mean the compromised Nolan experience). This is easily the single must-have 4K Ultra HD release of 2018. Miss it at your peril. Crucially, though, nothing about the 4K Blu-ray’s enhanced colors feels out of place, unbalanced or forced. Even the skin tones look absolutely authentic at all times.

The 4K Blu-ray release of 2001: A Space Odyssey is a masterclass in how the AV world’s latest video technology can - under a suitably caring and watchful eye - rejuvenate classics of the past for a whole new generation of movie fans. Stunning. Until now, "2001: A Space Odyssey 4K" remains the greatest science fiction film. His pioneering shooting technique still influences the work on special effects. And, despite the fact that films are becoming more and more spectacular, "Space Odyssey" reminds us that the ideas that lie behind all this spectacle are the most important special effect.

2001: A Space Odyssey 4K Extras

All the same set of supplements from the previous release are ported over for this 50th Anniversary Blu-ray edition. For a more in-depth take, you can read our review of the original Blu-ray release HERE.

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