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I've tried twice now to watch Solaris and fell asleep both times - someone let me know if it's worth it! I've seen every other Tarkovsky film and love his work,
by kamranjon 3y ago
I've tried twice now to watch Solaris and fell asleep both times - someone let me know if it's worth it! I've seen every other Tarkovsky film and love his work, this one just felt particularly difficult for me.
- the_oh_of_ples 3y agoIt's worth it.
- crazydoggers 3y agoYou have to approach the movie like sitting down with a good book. Make a day around it! Brew some tea/coffee ahead of time, watch it when you are refreshed and can soak it in. And not just the plot.. but the art of what’s on the screen; how it’s shot. You’ll be rewarded in the end.
- emmelaich 3y agoI liked Solaris well enough, but in the end it was far less interesting than say the better Star Trek episodes.
- tleilaxu 3y agoWhen I rewatch Solaris I always skip the first 30 minutes or so (the part on Earth). Makes it a much easier and less slow watch!
- joemi 3y agoThe first time I watched it, I fell asleep part way through and woke up at the end. But then I decided I really wanted to watch it, so I immediately restarted it and and stayed awake and LOVED it. I think it's worth it.
- MattPalmer1086 3y agoSame. Definitely worth watching. You have to allow yourself to be immersed in it. It's a slower pace than commercial film makers adopt, but the atmosphere builds.
- tleilaxu 3y agoThe Mirror is one of my favourite films but I always fall asleep 2-3 times while watching it! I find it so relaxing that I’ve just learnt to enjoy the whole experience and enjoy the dozing as part of the experience of watching the film.
- gyrovagueGeist 3y agoThe book is excellent, but I also find that both adaptations drag a bit and can be a boring watch.
- biztos 3y agoYou could — at the risk of being burned at the stake by purists — try the other one [0] which is faster paced but touches on the same ideas. Then if you’re really intrigued by that, go back to the original. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(2002_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solaris_(2002_film)
- dr_kiszonka 3y agoI found the 2002 Solaris very moving and would recommend it to others. (And, in case there has been some burning at the stake, I am up-voting your comment.)
- nagonago 3y agoI had to split it up into three viewing sessions, but I thought it was worth it.
- Borrible 3y agoThe Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters. Or mimoids.