2001: A Space Odyssey--Nicole Hanney

What amazed me the most about this film were the revolutionary special effects Kubrick used to cause the viewer to become immersed in such a realistic space environment. Things such as the detailing on the spaceships, the sound of the main character breathing in his space suit, and the wide-angle camera shots capturing the subject are just a few of the aspects of 2001: A Space Odyssey that really made the film come alive for me. In addition to the genius of the technical aspects of the film, the irony of the overall theme of Kubrick's film lies in that the plot revolves around the characters on a quest to acquire more knowledge, while the viewer is left in a state of utter confusion and also desiring answers to many questions.