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I read the book, before the movie was made, and after I saw it; there's still some bits that make me wonder what I missed... Absolutely a classic, and an excellent illustration of why movie makers should read the book first.
Will Rogers never met me.
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What? And spoil thier vision for the story? 
But then they would have no creative freedom to make it all up as they went along... And you might get a movie which shares something in common with the book other than just the title... 
The only instant messaging I do involves my middle finger.
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Clarke wrote the book and the movie at the same time. He said they compliment each other, but you do need both for the full picture.
The book was released shortly after the movie, so not sure how you managed to read it before they made it.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
modified 5-Oct-13 2:33am.
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2001 was a rare case for me where I was glad I'd read the book before I saw the movie. The movie is so spare in dialog, relying on incredible visuals, plus the esoteric nature of some of the plot points, that it can be very hard to follow if you haven't read the novel.
Most of the time I read the novel, and then the movie is a disappointment. I think the Lord of the Rings movies were the only other exception to the rule that I can remember. Of course, I'm not an acolyte in the Tolkein religion, so what do I know...
Software Zen: delete this;
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Chris Maunder wrote: Yes, exactly. You need to read the book.
Funny how people say if you have to read the book a movie is based on in order to understand it, the moviemaker has failed. Yet Kubrick gets a free pass.
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Yeah - I wouldn't say I'd give Kubrick deserves a free pass on that one. The concepts at the end he was trying to portray were possibly beyond what was possible or practical in film at that time, but surely a little more explanation could have been subtly provided.
Pity the series went downhill from there.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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The film and book were based on the short story "The Sentinel" by Clarke written in 1948. Read that first.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Sushil Mate wrote: Amazing  Have a look.
Amazing Indeed!
David
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This stuff is borderline magic to me, especially when it saves kids. 
Will Rogers never met me.
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I saw a TV program on this a few weeks ago and was astonished at what can be done with genetic engineering.
When they say things like "the virus has been reprogrammed to attack cancer cells", I hear only "magic magic magic..." like Roger mentioned.
I hope this becomes a reality, and may be they should reprogram that virus to kill other baddies including its own kind (HIV) too.
"Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.
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Just elephanting wow. Had a tear in my eye at the end of that.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Glad you liked it
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Damn printers. Real men draw everything using pen and paper. It took me a while to learn, but now I can redraw a screenshot on paper for 30 seconds. In color. Even if it’s from a pr0n site.
There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet!
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It takes me 30 seconds to draw a stick figure...
The only instant messaging I do involves my middle finger.
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Using pen and paper, or using THE pen on a snow?
There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet!
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Pen and paper - drawing in yellow snow takes a lot longer!
(and is messier to correct)
The only instant messaging I do involves my middle finger.
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Depending on who is helping you.
(from an old joke)
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Yeah, but did you see red bucket or trolley?
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Only a trolley - all my red buckets disappeared under mysterious circumstances a few weeks ago...
The only instant messaging I do involves my middle finger.
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OriginalGriff wrote: It could be a pair of dead carts?
I had to read that twice before it registered correctly in my brain, I thought it read:
"It could be a pair of dead cats? " 
Must must be the moon phase or some carp like that.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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S Houghtelin wrote: some carp like that
It sure as hell ain't! You sir are on cod project. 
Cheers!
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"
Ron White, Comedian
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Can we say crap? Oops.. I was concerned about keeping it KSS.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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S Houghtelin wrote: some carp like that.
Smells a little fishy to me.
Keep Clam And Proofread
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√(-1) 23 ∑ π...
And it was delicious.
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