"2010" is a pretty good science fiction film that falls down only in the shadow of 2001. I actually don't view "2001: A Space Odyssey" as a science fiction film at all... rather, it's.... well, I don't know exactly what it is! It's an enigma -- a space ballet with elements of thriller, mystery, mysticism, music and a whole lot of other things.
On the other hand, "2010" is a pretty straightforward science fiction film, except for a few mysterious (but not exactly mystical) elements taken from 2001. The acting, visuals and story are all above average and don't deserve to be so overshadowed by 2001 (yet there's just no avoiding it, as it's billed as a sequel).
Bottom line... if you can get over "2001" long enough to watch this, you'll likely notice a pretty good sci-fi film trying to get out. If you can't, don't even waste your time. 7/10.
On the other hand, "2010" is a pretty straightforward science fiction film, except for a few mysterious (but not exactly mystical) elements taken from 2001. The acting, visuals and story are all above average and don't deserve to be so overshadowed by 2001 (yet there's just no avoiding it, as it's billed as a sequel).
Bottom line... if you can get over "2001" long enough to watch this, you'll likely notice a pretty good sci-fi film trying to get out. If you can't, don't even waste your time. 7/10.