2001: A Space Odyssey

In this movie review, critic Roger Ebert expresses his opinion that 2001: A Space Odyssey “fails on the human level” because it lacks character development and suspense but instead tries to keep viewers interested with fantastic special effects. Think about a special-effects movie that you have watched and consider the influence of the special effects on plot and character development. Did the special effects make the movie more compelling or did they distract you? Write a brief review expressing your opinion, using Ebert's movie review as a model.