I have never seen the original SOLARIS but I enjoyed this



I don't know what I was expecting when I watched this. I knew there had been
a Soviet version in the 70's which was lauded by the critics. Now although it's
usually a mistake to watch a US remake of a non US film, I enjoyed this. I guess
the fact I haven't seen the original helps immensely. George Clooney is quite good,
Natascha McElhone is rather lovely & the whole thing, though confusing at times, has
the eerie loneliness that worked so well in 2001; a space odyssey.

A lovely way to while away a quiet afternoon - pass the quality Street...