Movie #807 "Gravity" was a gorgeous film that should take many of the tech awards this year --- it is this year's "Life of Pi" but better in many ways because it is so inventive and courageous. Then, to add to that, more than half this film is on the shoulders of a female character, a quiet one, at that, who doesn't tell us every minutes what is happening........so the audience has to be watching, guessing, reacting every minute ---- sometimes ducking your head, esp. if you see this in 3D IMAX, which I did. And I recommend that you see it that way, too. The film seems to open up in that venue, and you'd swear you are right there ---- out in outer space. Now, almost everyone has been raving about the tech aspect of the film, and I totally agree. Some have raved about the acting --- and I'd do that, too, for Sandra Bullock ----- amazing. She does the gamut, so I think she's one of those to beat at the AA's, as well. But the script I'm not as crazy about ---- could have been a tad longer, could have used more backstory on Clooney's character, she seemed really ill -equipped to go on this mission, the detachment scene (don't want to give anything away) seemed manufactured, and I felt there could have been a bit more explained; otherwise, a very, very good film, and one the kids should see, too. They would be impressed what one person with stamina and tenacity can survive when life throws her one curve after another. This is a must see ---- but I must warn you ---- I was on the edge of my seat through the whole thing. Not a "fun" experience, at all. But very worthwhile.
Gravity2013PG-13 I rated it 4.7 stars out of 5
As a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission embarks on a space walk with a seasoned astronaut, debris strikes their craft and destroys it -- leaving the two floating through space tethered together, with no connection to Earth.
