Solaris

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Based on the classic science fiction novel by Stanislaw Lem, "Solaris" centers on a psychologist (George Clooney) sent to investigate unexplained behavior of key scientists on a space station orbiting the planet Solaris. Once aboard he, too, falls victim to this unique world's mysteries -- as well as to an erotic obsession with someone he thought he had left behind.

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Slow-moving, cerebral, and ambiguous, Solaris is not a movie for everyone, but it offers intriguing issues to ponder.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Scripted, shot, directed and edited by Soderbergh with his customary intelligence and assurance, this is perhaps the most ambiguous and cerebrally sophisticated Hollywood movie in nearly three decades.

Jun 24, 2006

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Anomalous and mesmerising.

Oct 19, 2003

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

With audacity and style, Steven Soderbergh has revisited one of Russian cinema's landmarks, and done so very successfully.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 25, 2003

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Like Tarkovsky, and Kubrick before him, Soderbergh has made a philosophical art movie in a sci-fi costume.

Rated: A

Sep 17, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Solaris” is a psychological thriller told through the stylistic lens of Soderbergh’s camera.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A rare, absorbing science-fiction tale that uses its actors, deceptively modest formal approach, and genre to sublime effect.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 14, 2022

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Andy 4 Excellent movie, great visuals/acting. I think Lonenz l must just hate Americans/america. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review Simone C Not very easy to follow but it's a beautiful love story. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Lorenz L One again: an example of a garbage remake of a near-perfect classic, simply because American audiences are scared out of their pyjamas at the prospect of having to (gasp!) read subtitles (or lean another language).Just do yourself a favour and skip this unfortunate object lesson for Bad Reasons for Remakes and instead watch Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1972 masterpiece with its title anglicised as “Solaris” (certified “fresh” at 93% from critics/89% from audience). Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/30/24 Full Review Micah N Objectively superior in every way to Tarkovski's version (which only partway redeems itself in its last hour). Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review Dinos K Every time Hollywood tries to copy other countries' masterpieces (mainly France, Scandinavia, Russia and Japan) it fails miserably. If you don't believe it, watch the Russian Solaris Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Jonathan L It drags, I won't lie. However, it's still very moving. This Awesome hybrid of Interstellar-esque visuals paired with an Inception type predicament is a cinematic experience that I think was ahead of its time. The eery score pairs well with the solemn performance from Clooney and the general psychological/introspective theme, definitely worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven Soderbergh Director George Clooney Chris Kelvin Natascha McElhone Rheya Jeremy Davies Snow Viola Davis Gordon Ulrich Tukur Gibarian

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Synopsis Based on the classic science fiction novel by Stanislaw Lem, "Solaris" centers on a psychologist (George Clooney) sent to investigate unexplained behavior of key scientists on a space station orbiting the planet Solaris. Once aboard he, too, falls victim to this unique world's mysteries -- as well as to an erotic obsession with someone he thought he had left behind.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Producer: John Cameron, Rae Sanchini, Jon Landau
Screenwriter: Steven Soderbergh, Stanislaw Lem
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Lightstorm Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Nudity|Brief Language|Sexuality|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.0M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)