1984 was a banner year for sci-fi films. Ghostbusters. The Search for Spock. The Last Starfighter. Buckaroo Banzai. Starman. David Lynch’s Dune. But even though it was financially successful and decently reviewed, one movie is almost always excluded from that list: 2010: The Year We Make Contact. Maybe it’s the lackluster title, or the fact it’s a less-than-artful sequel to one of the greatest and most famous sci-fi films of all time. Whatever the reason, 2010 is a criminally overlooked movie that, were it released today, would likely enjoy significant praise.
Back when legacy sequels weren’t in vogue, 2010 rebooted the universe of 2001 by providing its own unique flavor. Now, 40 years after it first hit theaters, 2010 deserves a rewatch from any serious sci-fi film buff.
