Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Movies

shenmue

(38,537 posts) Mon Nov 12, 2018, 01:56 PM Nov 2018

Douglas Rain has died; was voice of Hal in '2001'

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46178930

Rest in peace.

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Douglas Rain has died; was voice of Hal in '2001' (Original Post) shenmue Nov 2018 OP

"Just a moment, just a moment... oswaldactedalone Nov 2018 #1

It was the most wonderful voice. Aristus Nov 2018 #2

... BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #3

Douglas Rain pressbox69 Nov 2018 #4

oswaldactedalone

(3,557 posts)

1. "Just a moment, just a moment...

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 02:14 PM

Nov 2018

I've just picked up a fault in the AE-35 unit."

He did an awesome job as Hal, but didn't like the notoriety that came with it.

Aristus

(68,373 posts)

2. It was the most wonderful voice.

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 03:05 PM

Nov 2018

I suppose they wanted a voice that was recognizably human, but otherwise cold, rational, and dispassionate. Although even a character within the film itself lampshades this by pointing out the sense of pride he gets from HAL when HAL explains the fault-free history of the 9000 series computer.

Douglas Rain was a wonderful choice. And who could now imagine anyone else providing the voice for HAL?

Personally, I found the voice polite, cheerful, and companionable. And it reinforced my belief that HAL9000 was the hero, not the villain, of the film.