Gravity Reviews

This is directed by one of Hollywood's well known directors Alfonso Cuaron. It has a really small cast which includes Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and the voice of Ed Harris. I didn't even know Ed Harris was in it until I saw the credits when the movie was over! It is hard to pull off a good movie with a small cast these days with everyone seeming to want loads of action or an amazing plot with good twists. This movie didn't need twists or loads of action to be interesting. The acting was good and there was a good amount of tension built up in it. Are they going to make it or aren't they? The only thing I felt was a problem was that this was a bit short although there isn't much you can do when it comes to a realistic space movie. Anyhow you should definitely check this out.

Gravity, 90 minutes of space thriller that tells the story about the horror of space junk that could cause accident and space debris. A group of astronauts fixing a communication glitch on a space shuttle met an accident caused by space debris caused by some accident. This accident lead to catastrophic devastation set by space debris and with all communication break down. A good movie depicting the loneliness of humans in the vastness and emptiness of space.

However, how the only survivor Dr. Ryan Stone pull out an amazing come back to earth, is bit too much to digest, even than the movie is very captivating as space up there is always been a fascination for human being.

It is like no other movie I've ever seen. Beautiful filming to match outstanding performances, especially from Sandra Bullock.

Despite the very simple story and the few dialogue, the movie had my attention for its full running time. The cinematography is amazingly well done, and deserves its Oscar nomination. Way more interesting than many other space movies.

A visual spectacle told beautifully by Alfonso Cuaron, and his talented cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki.

I had been wanting to watch 'Gravity' ever since I heard of it, the poster just looks amazing but would the poster MAKE the movie amazing?

The poster didn't make 'Gravity' amazing but the movie is still just amazing! The cast (Sandra Bullock and George Clooney) gave solid performances (even though George Clooney was hardly in it) and the effects are just incredible, the 3D was also very well done and it was better than 'Apollo 13'

I wish George Clooney had had a bigger appearance though; he separates from Sandra Bullock and when he appears again, it's her imagination, it just leaves the audience wondering if he goes back to Earth later or if he dies in space

But honestly, the effects...the effects are...AMAZING! Space just looks so realistic as does Earth, when the spaceships fall apart, the pieces fly all over space, just incredible! And also when Sandra Bullock and George Clooney float around space!

Although the audience spends hardly any time on Earth, it gives children better education on Physics and will remind parents of the solar system (hopefully)

To conclude 'Gravity' is a masterpiece and a must-see for any Physics studier (you start Physics in senior school) or any space movie die-hard

Such a FRUSTRATING film. In my opinion, this did not deserve any of the hype it received. The effects were cool in 3D but even that got boring within the first 15 minutes.

Interesting idea for a movie. The CGI was good. The plot had logic holes. Clooney Made his role.. and Bullock her's

The movie was far to predictable, the story was hard to root for the characters. the acting was great like I said i mean for four actors and only three of them on screen... the person i saw it with said it best wasnt the worst or best movie they have seen.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Gravity follows Dr Ryan Stone after her shuttle is destroyed by satellite debris, leaving her stranded and drifting in orbit.
I ignored all the hype surrounding this movie, intending to go in with neutral expectations. And… it was pretty good. :)
I can see why James Cameron declared it the best space movie he's ever seen, because it perfectly nails the illusion of being in space. The way they simulate zero-gravity is utterly convincing – even down to the little details like tears and flames. Also, naturally, they keep in mind that there's nothing to carry sound. Even when there are explosions in the background, they're completely silent.
This flawless recreation of space only enhances the inherent desperation of the story, too. At first Sandra Bullock came off to me as pretty wooden, but I found myself progressively feeling for the character more and more as she succumbs to loneliness and the pressures of the danger she's in.
But (and I never in my life thought I'd say this!) what really makes this movie stand out is the 3D. I saw it in IMAX, and I could go on forever about how well it suits the format! I do have to wonder how well it's going to hold up on the small screen, though.
Still, on its own terms, this is a good, solid thriller whose single greatest strength is how well it captures its atmosphere. So my conclusion is: not quite a five-star rating, but close. :)

My rating: 85%

In this day and age, it is not often we experience cinema as a spectacle event. Films of this type usually provide the combination of powerful human drama with a new supply of technological features, particularly in 3D. In that sense, they have often stood out against typical Hollywood films and have something new to offer. Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity is another addition to that list among spectacle films, such as Avatar, Hugo and Life Of Pi, as its visual representation becomes an equally substantial achievement to the plot and characters. Alfonso Cuarón returns to filmmaking for the first time since Children Of Men in 2006 and provides us with a truly intense, eye-gauging and stunning space-drama.


Those who are familiar with Cuarón’s work will identify that two of his auteurist styles of filmmaking are his excessive use of long takes and tracking shots. In the past, these techniques have allowed the audience to literally become the camera and vice versa that leaves us to follow the characters and examine the narrative flow. In Gravity, we witness unbelievable direction from Cuarón through multiple long takes, such as the film’s first thirteen minutes. These long takes suggest Cuarón’s talent as a director of immaculate quality, ability to direct the actors in ways which maintain the audience’s attention. Cuarón’s central focus in Gravity is the naturalistic portrayal of outer space and his direction is portrayed similar to a discovery channel, which becomes an observation exercise for viewers. Through sound effects, we often hear only the sound of breathing and throughout most of the film; there is a limited supply of music. This additionally stands away from other Hollywood films as it becomes a spectacle film filled with nature. Cuarón’s sci-fi hit adds a sense of realism and truth.


In many ways, Gravity is a typical survival film that we have seen time and time again. The film itself is basically two astronauts stranded in outer space after a mission goes wrong and try to get back to Earth. That is the story and due to this, the plot is thin and occasionally lacked depth. We did get a few incidents in which protagonist Ryan Stone talks about her daughter but the aim of Gravity is to experience hers and Matt Kowalsky’s situation and pray that they find solutions to return home. So, in a sense, the plot is exactly the same as the story. The audience still experience space as it is but Gravity still had the potential to go beyond those borders and provide us with further ambiguous structure. The 3D experience arguably has not been more exhilarating and breath-taking since Avatar in 2009. It goes to show that it only works if a film is purely made for it and has been done properly and patiently. 3D almost literally dragged us into outer space but the beauty of Gravity is that it would still be a marvelous experience without it.


While we witness a truthful depiction of outer space and its natural beauty, it is entirely depicted through the dangerous and intense journey of Dr Ryan Stone and Lieutenant Matt Kowalsky. Sandra Bullock took on the role of Stone with a superb performance. Bullock has often been criticized for her acting and while she has been a bland actress throughout her career, her role in Gravity is arguably her greatest yet. We experience everything with her and whilst in her situation, she envies pure human spirit and a firm connection with the audience.


Some have argued that Stone and Kowalsky, portrayed by George Clooney, were underdeveloped as characters. However, they are not like your traditional Hollywood characters with acknowledged backgrounds and motives. It is their independence that allows them to drive themselves out of the circumstances. In fact, the development of particularly Ryan Stone is told through her struggles to return to Earth. It becomes a revelation for the audience as the courage and bravery is who she really is. On the other hand, Matt Kowalsky was almost irrelevant to the film as he was seriously underdeveloped, even as a supporting character. George Clooney was basically playing George Clooney. In a sense, it worked because he was symbolizing the average man in space and Bullock the average woman, but of what we see of Clooney, his appearance was rather bland and had nothing compared to Bullock’s performance.


Typically, Gravity has been compared to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey through similar visual representations of space. Cuarón’s sci-fi hit certainly does achieve a spectacular, naturalistic experience of space along with 3D but it could and should have been a true landmark if it perhaps enhanced a deeper plot. Despite this, Gravity is still an unforgettable experience that makes its mark among Avatar, Hugo and Life Of Pi as a film of pure visual magnificence. Be prepared for an jaw-dropping 90-minute ride in space.