The main aim behind this bad movie, in my opinion, was challenging Tarkovsky adaption of the masterpiece by Lem. Even more than 3 decades later, Soderbergh clearly failed to acquire those aspects of the novel which was well adapted in Tarkovsky movie. A total failure for Soderbergh. After watching Kafka by him, I thought he is wise in literary adaption. Guess I was wrong…

The idea was good but the movie was just so slow that my friend and I danced when it was over in the theatre. Not one of George Clooney’s better movies. Keep your feet on the ground George.

I love the empty feeling that space movies often have. This movie seemed very similar to 2001 in that respect. Good stuff. And, of course I love the clean, minimalist, stark interior design of the future.

Good movie, now I want to see the original.

This gets a bad rap when it’s compared to Tarkovsky’s original adaptation. However, I’ve seen both versions and read the book and I think that they all have something to offer. Soderbergh’s version ponders the same themes as Tarkovsky’s, but from a more emotional, as opposed to psychological, viewpoint. Approach this with an open mind. Soderbergh is a very talented filmmaker.