Whether an intelligent alien planet or the woman you married and loved, another being is ultimately and fundamentally unknowable to you.

"we don't need other worlds. we need a mirror."

materialization of conception, losing touch with nature and reality and falling in love with a mechanical reproduction of memory. or is that despair our nature? based on its reputation i had a lot of ideas about what this was and space Vertigo was not one of them lol. one of the straight up scariest endings of any film ever.

Flawless.
One of the greatest screenplays in cinema history.
One of the greatest films in cinema history.
Perfect.

90/100

The sterile and mysterious caverns of the station breathe. Lies, deceit, horror, love, beauty, yearning; the anonymous switches and the constant flashes of discordant noise establish a relationship between the known and the unknown. Nothing is beyond the infinite, for the individuals in Solaris are already locked within its inseparable and spellbinding spirit, longing for something that has already become dissipated and lost within the intimate chilliness of space. Sometimes, it is nature and the soul that fight, whispering their enveloping rhythms and beckoning the attention of those who are split, but what of those who take a side?

All I know is that I'm on Tarkovsky's side, and Solaris is another example of why he was one of the finest filmmakers to have ever lived. A re-watch was essential. WOW.

Today’s lesson: Never watch a Tarkovsky movie again if you did not get your sleep well.

I have no words to properly describe this.

"If you see something out of the ordinary, something besides me and Sartorius, try not to lose your head."

"What would I see?"

"I don't know, that sort of depends on you."

I'm so completely ruined. I cant think straight. My search for my all time favorite director may officially be over. During my journey into Andrei Tarkovsky's work, hes proved with Stalker and now Solaris that no other director I've seen can use the language of cinema to communicate and delve into the deepest parts of ourselves so effectively and transformatively. The emotions and, ironically enough, the memories that surfaced while watching Solaris is much like the titular planet itself; ever shifting and yearning, constantly challenging and surprising.

Andrei, I miss you.

Directed and co-written by Andrei Tarkovsky from Stanisław Lem's 1961 novel, Solaris is a deep and rich science fiction movie with a strange and ominous atmosphere. Its storyline involves psychologist Kris Kelvin (portrayed by Donatas Banionis) dispatched to carry out an inquiry into the emotional problems experienced by three scientists on a space station orbiting a remote planet before unfolding as an examination in existentialism.

It's a mysterious and vibrant science fiction tour de force that propels the philosophical questioning of human nature and humanity's desire for love to the centre of attention. Tarkovsky’s mannerisms aesthetically dominate it with graceful camera movements together with long takes which emphasises the loneliness of space. It's quiet and curiously ambiguous in dealing with its topics, and it's probably gone on to become Tarkovsky’s most recognised film.

"You love that which you can lose: yourself, a woman, a homeland."

Solaris is more than a film, it's a deeply affecting cinematic experience. Andrei Tarkovsky's artistic vision, poetic, refined, subtle, yet stunning, has the capability of making a profound cerebral impact upon the viewer with breathtaking scenery, mystic and melancholic atmospherics, a compelling storyline and exceptional acting. Solaris is beyond Sci-Fi, it's emotionally complex, psychological, philosophical and enigmatic. Andrei Tarkovsky is a brilliant filmmaker and "Solaris" is one of his best. Overall, it's a film that begs repeating and one you won't forget.

After reading the synopsis I reallyyyy thought this would be a film I’d love, but like Stalker it’s just about decent enough. Certainly a complex viewing and had its moments but for 3 hours I expected more but that’s just me. Let’s hope Andrei Rublev can be the Tarkovsky masterpiece I’m waiting for.

out of this world. more than any other filmmaker, i think of tarkovsky as an artist. he directs with the color palette of a painter and the sensibility of a poet. this allows him to excel at everything he does and his filmography to be a minefield of pure mastery. what a way to start a day! good morning.

Long takes, hypnotic music, dense dialogue, stunning visuals and lots of horses and blue outfits

idk about this one
maybe i just didn’t get it

Great movie about chillin in space with the fellas. Cool shots and fx and everything all over the place with this one.

Philosophical. Reminds me of a twilight zone episode that's been extended with a complex theme.

this reminded me of among us

Visualmente, una joya, y lo demás tambien, pero el apartado visual me encanto

Third or fourth viewing and it finally clicked. I guess I'm old enough now to feel real horror and compassion at the thought of people from you past turning up in a space station. This is the kind of movie where nothing happens but, also, everything does.

This was Inception decades before Inception but, of course, immeasurably more nuanced. Stalker remains the apex of Tarkovsky for me (Nostalghia is probably second) but this film has finally clicked and I couldn't be happier.

Now maybe I'll revisit the Soderbergh remake (remake? That sounds weird to say).

Woah. This is a really special movie, with some incredible imagery, sound, and dialogue. One of the best and most heady sci-fi movies I have seen.

I first watched this ten-odd years ago with a low-quality stream on a tiny computer screen, and still so many images from this movie have persisted with me. So soaked in nostalgia that even though it's only my second time watching, everything felt so familiar.