Zero nails it. The first time I saw it was in 1978 - I'd just passed my driving test and drove to an "arty" theatre to watch it. Full cinematic experience, proper sound etc. Driving home on a bitterly cold night in my Moggie 1000 - I was aware of the huge "starfield" above me.....really one of those moments. I have the VHS and DVD, don't think I've ever watched it in full since. I've read the book of course (and the sequel, which like the movie was better in the printed word)...
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