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- 1984
- PG
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 56 m
- 1984
- PG
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 56 m
Summary A joint U.S.-Soviet expedition is sent to Jupiter to glean what happened to the Discovery.
Directed By: Peter Hyams
Written By: Arthur C. Clarke, Peter Hyams
- 1984
- PG
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 56 m
- 1984
- PG
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 56 m
2010
53
7.4
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Summary A joint U.S.-Soviet expedition is sent to Jupiter to glean what happened to the Discovery.
Directed By: Peter Hyams
Written By: Arthur C. Clarke, Peter Hyams
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
53
33% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
47% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
20% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
53
33% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
47% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
20% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Hyams has not come up with a climax to match Kubrick's rush through the star-gate; but this is still space fiction of a superior kind, making the Star Trek movies look puny by comparison.
Almost paradoxically, 2010 may be unnecessary, but it is nevertheless a worthwhile effort.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 User Ratings
7.4
68% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
32% Mixed
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0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 User Ratings
7.4
68% Positive
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
32% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings
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This movie stands in the shadow of the prequel 2001: A Space Odyssey. However it has its merits. It has an immersive story, great cast and good effects for its time. I have to admit that the movie poster is a bit strange and unappealing and I never complaint about this in any previous reviews. It would not have convinced me to see the movie. Like the prequel it is based on a book of Arthur C Clark named 2010: Odyssey Two which is part of a bigger story (The last two books have not be made into movies or not big enough that I heard of). It has the hard job to follow a prequel that is considered as one of the most influential movies of all time and a must see classic. I think it does a good job. The story starts approx 9 years after the events of 2001. On Earth no one knows what happened to the Discovery One and its crew on the mission to Jupiter. This is a huge mystery as the mission of the Discovery One was to investigate where a signal from a mysterious monolith which is far older than mankind's history went. Both the USA and Soviet Union are preparing a mission to investigate what happened. Because the orbit of Discovery One is unstable a joint venture between the super powers was made with the Soviets ship carrying the US crew as their ship can be finished faster. More complicating is that there are tensions as the cold war is becoming hotter than before (The movie was made in the cold war era when no one expected the Soviet Union to collapse before 2010). The journey will challenge the crew and the answers will change everything. I stop here with the set up. I like the story and build up. It is excellent and does work well. Also you get answers to mayor questions from 2001 like why did Hal 9000 do what he did. I never understood why people say that this movie is mediocre even with 2001 in mind. To be sacrilegious it has a bit of a better pacing than 2001 and explains what happened better (Mainly referring to the ending of 2001). Of cause it is also weaker than 2001 in some if not many regards and Stanley Kubrick is hard to replace even when Peter Hyams is a talented director. The cast is really good. There is Roy Schneider as Dr. Heywood Floyd. A strong and immersive performance, Bob Balaban impressed we as Dr. Chandra. Douglas Rain as HAL (voice) is again remarkably good. Helen Mirren as Tanya Kirbuk delivers a praiseworthy performance. The rest of the cast also delivers and I see no missteps here. The special effects were really good for its time and I think they hold up well enough. The sets are immersive and I never doubted the setting. The soundtrack enhances the atmosphere. Now to the hard question. Is it a weaker movie than 2001? I say that depends. It is easier accessible, answers more questions and is well made. 2001 has some weaknesses but those are depending more on preferences. Not many people will claim that 2001 is not carefully made and impressive. I say 2010 is a great movie but overshadowed by the prequel. Overall I give a 10/10 because I think without 2001 it would be better received. It was quite entertaining, well made and tells a relatable story with clear answers.
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2010: The Year We Make Contact is a good sequel, which a priori cannot get better than the original. The sequel treats the original source well, has a good plot, does not defame the Soviet Union and at the same time develops history. This is a real adult Sci-Fi. The story of HAL9000 will remain in my memory for a long time. You can recommend absolutely everyone, there is no such great timing as in the original, a more dynamic plot development and a bright ending.
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Hyams's attempt at a cosmic conclusion is about as earth shattering as yesterday's weather report. [10 Dec 1984, p.94]
Not a masterpiece, by any stretch of the imagination, but it's pleasing to see a sequel strive so hard to reach the same heights. That it fails is through no fault of its own - the original simply raised the bar too high.
The best-developed theme in 2010, in fact, is anti-climax. Many scenes have one, the entire movie seems to be one. And we still don't know what the deal is with that monolith. [7 Dec 1984, p.D1]
Sadly, 2010 is not going to make it any easier for the
uninitiated to grasp the reasons its predecessor thrilled a generation:
the only people 2010 is likely to thrill are the agents of the actors in
the cast. [7 Dec 1984]
The bucketloads of sanctimonious message mongering ladled on by director Peter Hyams still can't disguise the sheerly mercenary basis of this 1986 project, a wholly uncalled-for sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001.
I absolutely applaud this film for not attempting to be “2001”, it’s the opposite in most respects. But it’s also pointless as a result. It’s a plot driven retread for the majority of it, and while the finale is interesting, it’s too little too late.
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Production Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date Dec 7, 1984
Duration 1 h 56 m
Rating PG
Tagline Something wonderful is about to happen [Australia Theatrical]
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 5 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 3 Nominations
Hugo Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
