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Recalling at ‘2010’, the criminally-underrated follow up to ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Recalling at ‘2010’, the criminally-underrated follow up to ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Science and Nature
(Image credit: MGM) "2001: A Space Odyssey" provided more concerns than responses, and the film's unclear and esoteric last act has actually consequently been discussed for well over half a century. 40 years back, in December 1984, a film follow up had a good stab at describing some of the secrets Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic-- with its psychedelic images and huge area infants-- left behind."2010" (subtitled "The Year We Make Contact") was composed and directed by Peter Hyams, who had actually developed himself with 1978 conspiracy thriller "Capricorn One". When he was approached about a "Space Odyssey" follow-up, nevertheless, he hesitated to follow in the steps of among the 20th century's biggest directors."When I was asked to do the movie I stated never," Hyams informed S...