8½ vs. 2001: A Space Odyssey

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One - 2001: A Space Odyssey - is bizarre and better for it. The other - 8 1/2 - is bizarre and, well, let's put it this way: about all that came out of my first viewing of it was a headache.

8 1/2 really did nothing for me.

Both are brilliant, but I think 2001 is slightly better.

kubrick is the bes... oh wait, fellini is even bett... um.... blind pick, toss up

8 1/2 is considered brilliant by most. I consider it sleep inducing. 2001.....

This is like choosing between a punch in the face and a kick in the balls. I don't love 2001 by any means, but 8 1/2 is about the most grating, eye-rolling, self-aggrandizing thing I've ever seen committed to film.

8 1/2 is no doubt a masterpiece but....

both are in my top 20 right now, but i'll take my favorite kubrick over my favorite fellini

It's like choosing my favorite sibling...

2001 is a top 5 film, 8 1/2 isn't