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Solaris

My first viewing of this was confusing. I was trying to keep up, and I missed subtle details (or not so subtle, really, like the whole subplot of Snaut and his visitor) Technically, it's a masterpiece, but the ambiguous narrative hurts it. Tarkovsky once said you needed to watch his films more than once, but with that running length, you're not ensuring yourself any favors. However, I WILL watch it again soon.
 
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    ramosbarajas

    27Jun12

    In the meantime, I like it. I enjoyed some parts more than others but it's good. Didn't really enjoy the whole existentialist / philosophical aspect, but maybe that will change. Maybe not the best intro to Tarkovsky.

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    ramosbarajas

    27Jun12

    P.S. I already watched it again with commentary, but that's not really a 'pure' viewing, so it doesn't count.