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I have to agree with your wife; I've often called it Snorlaris, and both my wife & I ...

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Audiophilander

In Reply to: RE: Solaris posted by wazoo on October 14, 2007 at 09:05:45

...have compared the Russian version to a massive dose of Sominex. The endless tunnel sequence is one of the most boring sections of wasted film stock in history, subjectively speaking of course.
>>> "In my opinion, it exemplifies what 'real' science fiction should be, while movies like 'Alien' are really just monster films that take place in space." <<<
Well, no offense, but I have to differ with your impressions even though I agree that good science fiction doesn't have to gravitate toward monster films to be relevent or involving. I consider AI-Artificial Intelligence, Charlie, The Abyss, Metropolis ('27), Clockwork Orange, etc., to be excellent science fiction films based upon thought provoking concepts, but AFAIC, Solaris (both versions, but especially "Tvarski's" original take on Stanislaw Lem's seminal work) is no more than an excuse for Directorial masturbation.
Respectfully,
AuPh

Edits: 10/26/07

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RE: I have to agree with your wife; I've often called it Snorlaris, and both my wife & I ... - Rod H. 20:11:50 10/28/07 (1)
When someone really likes a film and mentions it over and over, it's understandable since it was obviously very impressive or important to him or her.

When someone really dislikes a film and mentions it over and over it seems pointless, especially to people who already appreciate the film and will never change their minds.

I can think of many films I didn't like initially, but later appreciated after another viewing or input from someone who liked it. I can't think of a single film I really liked, then later found I disliked because of another viewing or being "enlightened" by someone.

Rod
- Good points, ... - Audiophilander 23:18:39 10/28/07 (0)
  ...but we've really tried with Solaris and while some may appreciate it's underlying subtleties it's a non-starter in our home. Certainly subjective opinions will differ, but as I pointed out earlier, we do agree with wazoo's wife and that's why I posted. She isn't alone in her opinion; both my wife and I share her frustration with this film.
  
  > > > "When someone really dislikes a film and mentions it over and over it seems pointless, especially to people who already appreciate the film and will never change their minds." < < <
  
  True enough, but sharing a profound dislike of Solaris that concurs with wazoo's wife's assessment isn't pointless IMO, it just confirms another informed opinion and there's nothing wrong with a mixture of differing views.
  
  I really can't imagine changing anyone's mind here, but occasionally I like to lament the hours of my life that I lost trying to sit through that coma inducing flick. ;0)
  
  Cheers,
  AuPh

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