2001:A Space Odyssey- Film cuts and their meaning

Stanley Kubricks’ 2001: A Space Odyssey is an exceptional film in both meaning and context. Kubrick found a way to convey the films’ meaning that had not been seen before. By using this method, he was able to create a wealth of information, not only for the audience, but also for the film as a whole. Even though much of the movie is silent, the powerful images presented pull the audience into the action for a …

…forever remain as a depiction of human evolution. The endless cycle of life that he presents in the film not only allows us to see primal instincts in the most primitive of beings, but also those of advanced life forms. The cuts he uses serve to help the audience get the message but also show how no matter what stage of life we observe, the overall instincts of life can neither be ignored or defeated.