Ikarie XB 1

Obwohl es im Drehbuch von Ikarie XB 1 ein paar Witze gibt, handelt es sich trotzdem um einen ernst gemeinten und vor allem gelungenen Science-Fiction-Film, d. h. um ein Ereignis, das sich in der tschechischen Kinematografie nicht wiederholt hat. Die schaurige Szene mit der Entdeckung und Untersuchung des Schiffes ist eindeutig die beste, das Ende kommt ihr aber in allen Hinsichten gleich. Jindřich Polák war ein großer Visionär, der tschechische Filme im Weltstil gedreht hat. Seine Wirkung hat der Film Ikarie XB 1 auch Liškas Musik und vor allem den Schauspieler*innen zu verdanken. (05.10.2011)

In its time, it was world-class smart sci-fi, with decent special effects and spiced up with Czech A-list actors. What impresses more than the quiet plot is the meticulous camera work and its relationship to the surrounding enclosed environment, which in many ways evokes the more recent Space Odyssey and a much purer genre work than many of its successors. A little more pessimism and suspense would have been nice, but there's still plenty to look at, the degradation of ageing threatens Icarus XB 1 and its sympathetic crew only minimally. 75% (02.05.2016)

A wonderful example that in history we have absolutely great sci-fi movies that are definitely worth attention. They are not just silly things that would be entertaining, but there are also quite deep films that can inspire even fans of old-school sci-fi. I first heard about "Ikaria XB 1" as a cult film. Absolutely rightfully so. Excellent actors, excellent psychology, and excellently mastered decorations. (06.11.2014)