Really feels more like a moving piece of art than a traditional story. Eventually I started to feel like the characters would never reach the room, and if they did, it wouldn't be as "easy" an ending as it sounds on paper. The whole thing moves very slowly, and it gives you plenty of time to soak in all of the imagery, study the landscapes, and appreciate all the detail put into it, including some VERY long continuous shots.

tarkovsky makes me feel like i've either done far too much drugs or not nearly enough.

Impressive aesthetics and imagery to accompany intellectual musings. The film at times becomes a bit self-absorbed with itself, but is nevertheless incredibly weighty and poignant. It would be nearly flawless if it didn't have the 15 minute "epilogue."

Tarkovsky establishes clear moods with excellent camera work. The film itself is driven more by what you bring than what is there, and is primarily made up of an excruciatingly slow journey taken by three men, who reflect on the journey, their lives, and eventually the state of the world. I was occasionally intrigued and delighted by the films loftiness, but I was primarily impatient, as the movie is extraordinarily long with inaccessibly slow pacing. It frustrated me as much as it intrigued me.

I respect it for being the inspiration to one of my favorite video games and it has got some amazing cinematography, scenery and photography. But I'm sorry this was just too friggin' boring and I see no reason for it to stretch out for nearly 3 hours. Also the dialogue mostly consists of very heavy handed and inaccessible philosophy and talk of danger that never manifests itself. I will most likely never watch it again

More an experience than a narrative, Stalker is one of the most atmospheric films I've ever seen.

Drone-cinema. Watching this was like some kinda spiritual experience for me. I don't know if any film has made me feel the way this masterpiece has.

Stalker is anything but easy to watch - it's almost oppressively slow sometimes, not to mention brooding and mysterious - but it's certainly rewarding in the end. Deals with questions of faith and philosophy in an interesting (albeit occasionally dry) manner, and creates a state of reverie and atmosphere that is hypnotic at times. Something that almost certainly requires repeat viewings.

A masterpiece.

It's got amazing direction, cinematography and acting. The plot is great. The pacing makes it feel like it's a lot shorter than it really is. Never a dull moment. Tarkovsky was a master.

Not even going to attempt a review. There would be no justice found.

A Russian "art" film and therefore enigmatic. Supposed to be a political statement but since I don't suffer under those politics I don't really understand it.

Cinema is not complete without philosophy and poetry and the whole cinema will be 4 ever marked by this movie.. Thanks for making it....