In the shadow of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey —a monolith of cinema that redefined science fiction—stood Peter Hyams in 1984 with an impossible task. He was going to make the sequel. Not just any sequel, but a continuation of a film famously designed to be unquantifiable.
Unlike the enigmatic ending of 2001 , this film offers concrete explanations, concluding with a message of peace and a spectacular cosmic transformation. Technical Specs: 1080p and Beyond 2010 the year we make contact 1984 1080p eng full
When Floyd re-activates HAL near the film’s climax, the computer’s first words are, "Dr. Floyd… will I dream?" It is a heartbreaking moment of machine vulnerability. To hear that line delivered in pristine English, in a high-definition home theater setting, is to understand why this film has endured. In the shadow of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A
The film’s longevity is largely due to its grounded performances. (Heywood Floyd) brings a "working man" energy to the role that contrasts beautifully with the intellectual distance of the first film. He is joined by John Lithgow , Helen Mirren , and the returning Douglas Rain , whose voice as HAL 9000 remains one of the most chilling—and ultimately touching—elements of the story. The Themes: Peace in a Time of War Unlike the enigmatic ending of 2001 , this