A New Entry To The 'Cinematical Wonders' List

And A Glorious One At That

I am happy to announce that after my second viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey that took place four years after the first one, I had no more doubts in my mind that Kubrick's film is the best science fiction movie ever to hit the silver screen, bar none.

Therefore, it settles down to an impressive 29th place in my Top 50 list.

Admittedly, it's not Kubrick's best work, not even in the top 5 in my opinion; but it's one of those perfect ones where his vision is unmatched even today. His stylistic excellence, his attention to detail; the film's expressive power, self-confidence and sheer breadth of its content places this one above all the other science fiction movies I have ever seen, and marks one of those times when I tend to agree with the ossified opinions of the old and narrow minded film critics. I will try to provide a more detailed analysis and in-depth look at this masterpiece in my 'Exploring Kubrick' article series, which I am planning to launch here in a couple of weeks.

This update leaves Jurassic Park out, as well as all the excuses that Cihan uses when politely denying the credibility of my list, asserting that he can find even a film that deserves no more than 1/10 in there (Although he might consider this one a 1/10 in which case it will be really impossible to do something about it). Rest in peace, dinosaurs and exotic landscapes of Isla Numar/Costa Rica; for you will always have a place in our hearts and will not be forgotten. Condolences to Spielberg, who at least continues to have two more of his films on the list (I'm guessing he'll be upset with this news nonetheless).

There has been significant changes in my 'Most Anticipated 10' list as well, as I was able to see some of those films recently. More reviews and an updated list is on the way. Stay tuned.