I've thought about this as well

example: I tried to watch 2001: a Space Odyssey three times in about a two week span several years ago. Each time doing my best to set out with a sense of wonder and curiosity...

Each time, I fell asleep on the couch. One time I got to the HAL 9000 part, but didn't make it to the end before falling asleep.

Guess I can't really say I've seen it.
It took me five attempts, so I feel your pain.

You barely reached the HAL part?
You haven't seen it, indeed (I see you still checked it). The ending is one of the best things of the movie.
I agree. When that borefest is over, it's the best bit by far.
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