Yes, George Clooney made a Solaris in 2002. No, it's not as terrible as they say, but it's not like many people have seen it. The definitive version is undoubtedly the one directed by Andrei Tarkovsky in 1972. His Solaris was a response to the lack of emotional depth he saw in science fiction (in fact, he didn't have much appreciation for the genre), and it was not without controversy, since Stanisław Lem himself never approved the final result. Today, the film is considered a masterpiece and a must-stop for any sci-fi enthusiast. If you need to prepare for the almost three-hour slow burn (free on YouTube, by the way), here are some behind-the-scenes images.
Source: Vintage Everyday
