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Astronauts investigate a mysterious signal from a monolith, but their computer turns against them.
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A pair of astronauts heads to Jupiter to investigate a radio signal sent from a mysterious monolith on the moon, but their tranquil trip is endangered when their on-board computer begins acting oddly. The simple plot of director Stanley Kubrick's inspired space adventure belies the profound philosophical implications of this classic film, which inspires viewers to ask questions about the nature of advanced civilizations . . . and of human consciousness.
"One of the greatest science fiction films of all time, with a screenplay co-written by Arthur C. Clarke, one of the greatest writers in the English genre. In addition to dealing with scientific concepts and space travel very accurately, with breathtaking scenes, the feature film addresses deep topics such as existentialism, the evolution of technology and extraterrestrial life. We still feel the impact of this movie on world cinema today."