In these moments we know that, whilst humans may reach for the stars, theyll never change.

Though2001owes most to Clarkes workThe Sentinal, the same bleakness permeatesA Fall Of Moondusttoo.

Its satire, dressed up as drama, dressed up as sci-fi.

Everything that good fantasy storytelling is about, then.

For sci-fi fans in general, it offers some strong thematic content and good ideas.