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Solaris
2002
Steven Soderbergh (OCEAN'S ELEVEN, TRAFFIC) delivers yet another inspired remake with this pensive sci-fi drama based on the book by Stanislaw Lem. Taking his cue from Russian master Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 epic of the same name, Soderbergh boldly chooses atmosphere over action, crafting a profoundly meditative work that will .. Read more
| Starring | George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies |
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| Director | Steven Soderbergh |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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Solaris
Steven Soderbergh (OCEAN'S ELEVEN, TRAFFIC) delivers yet another inspired remake with this pensive sci-fi drama based on the book by Stanislaw Lem. Taking his cue from Russian master Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 epic of the same name, Soderbergh boldly chooses atmosphere over action, crafting a profoundly meditative work that will challenge audiences for many years to come. George Clooney plays Chris Kelvin, a therapist who is sent to a space station near the planet of Solaris in order to investigate a series of mysterious happenings. When he arrives, he finds only two surviving crew members, the hyper-strange Snow (Jeremy Davies) and ultra-paranoid Gordon (Viola Davis). Unable to make sense of their fear and confusion, Chris soon discovers the reason for their anxiety. In a seemingly implausible turn of events caused by Solaris's bizarre energy levels, Chris's deceased wife Rhea (Natascha McElhone) reappears. Fully aware that Rhea is only a figment of his memory, Chris is nonetheless unable to dismiss her due to the tragic events surrounding her death. He must somehow find a way to bid farewell to Rhea once and for all without collapsing under the weight of his own guilty conscience. Soderbergh's dream of a motion picture successfully balances philosophy with romance, telling a familiar tale of love and loss in a strikingly original way.
| Starring | George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies |
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| Director | Steven Soderbergh |
| Studio | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 34 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 2002 To Rent: DVD: 21 Jul 2003 |
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Excellent, thoughtful sci-fi
Not everyone will like Solaris. Some will complain that it isn't up to the original 1972 film, while others may not like the distinctly non-Hollywood ... read more »
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Good...but sooooooo sloooooooooow...
I like intelligent films. Films that ask questions of the audience, and credit them with the ability to think; films that are made for adults who want more than... read more »
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Solaris: i loved it!
Loved this film! Great atmosphere and suspenseful pace. (my husband did fall asleep though!)
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Snorelaris zzzzzzzzz
So much promise. So little delivered. I wanted SO MUCH to love this film; after all - Soderbergh and Clooney ought to be some kind of guarantee of, I suppose... read more »
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Solaris
Steven Soderbergh (OCEAN'S ELEVEN, TRAFFIC) delivers yet another inspired remake with this pensive sci-fi drama based on the book by Stanislaw Lem. Taking his cue from Russian master Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 epic of the same name, Soderbergh boldly chooses atmosphere over action, crafting a ...
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