Solaris

Rating:
Summary: Not good
Review: The movie differs way too much from the book, some things are not explained enough, others are just plain ommited. Also, where did the director get the idea of changing one of the characters. This change makes me wonder if he read the book at all, or whether he just skimmed through it during his limo ride to the studio.

Rating:
Summary: horribly perfect
Review: this is more than a science fiction film, this is more than a love story. there is something about this that is so satisfying, soothing even. just the score alone is enough to watch this movie- infact i strongly suggest purchasing the score soundtrack (fall asleep to it on repeat... your dreams will be vivid and calm) but back to the film. wonderful in every way, and of course natascha is as beautiful as ever- i think i feel in love with her more than the movie. see it-buy it-dream it

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Summary: Una agradable sorpresa
Review: Soy un amante de las películas en las cuales el casting, la fotografía, las actuaciones, la música, la dirección, etc. forman un todo en armonía que le agrega valor a la película. Solaris, es para mi, una agradable sorpresa. Según las críticas que había escuchado por ahí, era una película más del montón, así que cuando la vi, no tenía grandes expectativas. Pero tuve la oportunidad de juzgar por cuenta propia, y tengo que decir que resultó de esas en las que uno se prende de tal modo en la trama, que cuando termina se queda con ganas de ver más. Y como broche de oro, me encanta esta película en cuanto a que deja muchas preguntas a criterio del espectador:"Muchas preguntas y pocas respuestas" Como dijo alguna vez el Capitán Jean-Luc Picard. Mejor no podía ser. Creo que va a entrar en mi lista de películas que las veo una y otra vez.

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Summary: Hard to DISlike this film
Review: First for the caveats to this review: I haven't read Lem's story, I haven't seen the original Russian film of it, and I haven't read the 264 other reviews currently shown here (though I might work through some of them later), I won't begin to try to summarize the plot, I'm not a particular fan of Lem or science fiction or of the director or any of the actors, and I'm writing this after having watched the film 3 times (very rare for me) over the past 6 months. So with that all out of the way...

I find this film to be excellent for several reasons: a moving and thought provoking story is probably the most obvious, but also excellent understated direction and straightforward, sincere acting are others. Good casting, too, I'd have to say -- you don't spend the movie thinking, oh, I'm watching (actor's name) playing (description of character). Good on-screen chemistry between Clooney and McElhone would be essential to this film, and that comes through, along with the director's interesting treatment of them. It helps that it's also definitely different from the vast majority of other sci-fi or non-sci-fi movies out there in its level of emotion. Part of that difference, and perhaps another reason for its quality, is its ambiguity. If there's one warning that should go out to those considering seeing it, it's that they shouldn't see it if they enjoy clearly defined outcomes.

The movie grapples courageously with LOSS, which is essentially what it's about, and you forget it's sci-fi almost throughout, except when the occasional unavoidable scene/line reminds you. But you're enveloped in a story about connections between people, how they relate to each other, the sometimes unavoidable selfishness of everyone in their perspectives on the world, and what that can cost. It has gotten richer to me through the subsequent viewings, perhaps because you see more or perhaps because you just have more time to sink into these themes.

I really cannot understand why people would DISlike this film (unless again they're just searching for something much more straightforward), but I think many would like it, even if they don't normally like science fiction in general, because of the degree of emotion and though and humanity in the story.

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Summary: thinking outside the box
Review: This film is deeply affecting, poignant and beautiful. It explores themes of death, bereavement, love, religion, and questions our existence as human beings. It has no Hollywood glamour, no huge explosions or fight scenes, no gratuitous sex scenes. It is subtle and moving. If you like a film to engage you on more than a visual, thrill seeking level this is definitely one you should see. It is not a film with any conclusion and it will leave you with something. It is certainly not boring as some other reviews suggest, but of course is not everyone's cup of tea. This is merely my opinion and is only as valid as the rest of these reviews.