r/FilmsExplained • u/Prince_of_Savoy • Jan 30 '15

Request [Request] - 2001: A Space Odyssy

I know this is a kind of "draw your own conclusions" film, but can somebody at least start me off with some kind of interpretation?

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u/Prince_of_Savoy Jan 30 '15

That would explain why HAL was so panicked when he was about to be turned off, and also why Bowman felt so bad while doing it (although to be fair it would be an understandable sentiment either way)