Royal Solaris, Cancun

Advantages: Rewards repeat viewings
Disadvantages: None

...This is often described as Russia's answer to 2001, but it doesn't share (or could afford to share) that movie's ambition or scope. However, the reason why the two are linked is because both are intellectual works that make Star Wars and Star Trek look like pantomimes in comparison. However, it must be emphasised that Solaris probably isn't everyone's cup of tea and if you were born after 1980 you may think this is the slowest film ever made. Yet have patience and you will be rewarded with one of the most enigmatic endings in cinema history. Remade in 2002 as a vanity project for George Clooney, which shows great taste on his part but lacks the haunting quality of the original.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: nice effects,
Disadvantages: too much silence and big eyes

...I watched this this afternoon, and it isnt too bad a film, although the ending is a bit strange. Clooney plays a psychologist, sent to a shuttle which is monitoring Solaris, to find out what is making them ill. When he gets there, you start to find out more about it. Only 2 survivors are there, and they are not friendly at first. Gradually, without giving too much away, his wife comes to visit him. She is real in every way, although at first he cant accept it and sends her off into space. The next night she is back, completely unaware. As time goes on, we find out all the characters have their 1 special person. Clooney is torn between his loyalty to his wife, strong because we find out that on Earth theyhad argued, she killed herself, and he never got over the guilt, and his brain which is telling him she cant possibly be... Read review

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Advantages: Nice weather, beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife
Disadvantages: Concrete jungle in parts of downtown

...*Update* pictures added - see below. Cancun is to Mexico as Benidorm is to Spain. Despite this, we went and had a great time. Here’s the op: The place we stayed was an all-inclusive resort, the Moon Palace, so some of this opinion will relate to the specific resort. See http://www.moon-palace.com/ for more information on the resort. The flight and arrival: Very long – the longest I’ve ever been on. It took 11 hours from London Gatwick to Cancun. We flew with My Travel, although our holiday was booked with JML. Tip for the unwary: be prepared to have your suitcases searched at Cancun airport when you arrive, and again when you leave. They don't have a scanner for baggage, other than a handheld one for carry-on luggage, so they search it all by hand instead. Including your dirty laundry on the way... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful