Solaris

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Solaris

PG-13

Released Nov 27, 2002

1h 39m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Jess J

I wanted this to be better than it is. Interesting concept, trippy visuals, but I just couldn’t root for the protagonist at all, and that made it lose tension. I wish more time has been spent on the Mysterious Entity and less time had been spent on a relationship failure that was clearly the main character’s fault.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Andy 4

Excellent movie, great visuals/acting. I think Lonenz l must just hate Americans/america.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Simone C

Not very easy to follow but it's a beautiful love story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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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 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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Micah N

Objectively superior in every way to Tarkovski's version (which only partway redeems itself in its last hour).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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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 out of 5 stars

01/20/24

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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)

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