* CriticalDissonance: When it came out, Lem absolutely hated ''Film/Solaris1972'' for its BroadStrokes nature and maintained that view for his entire life. Not only the film is considered one of the best movies by Creator/AndreiTarkovsky, but routinely makes it to any given list of the best movies ''ever'' made. Let that sink in - the film is a classic that's studied by film students and Lem ''hated'' it due to...
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Applies to both film adaptations of ''Solaris'' according to Lem, though he openly admitted that he didn't even watch the second one; interestingly, he also said that he has more begrudging respect towards it because it ultimately crafted something original out of the framework.
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