re: "Gravity" Tomatometer Thread: 215 Reviews, 98% Fresh

OK, just got out of it and I'll keep it spoiler free. A little background is that I have actually never seen a movie on IMAX. Growing up the closest one was in New Orleans, which was 6 hours away and thus basically unfeasible that I make a 12 hour round trip just to see a movie when there are hundreds of theaters closer. I'm living in PIttsburgh for the time being, and they have one. I knew this was the perfect film to break my IMAX cherry.

And holy balls, what a movie. And I mean that, because my balls literally went numb during the film. All the complaints about simply watching the trailer for this movie are simply unfounded. Sandra Bullock is fantastic in it, and will get a nomination for Best Actress, and even I had false suspicions on her in the role. If you're concerned about it being boring, that's like being concerned that a Michael Bay movie won't have a ridiculous amount of explosions. It is the most thrilling movie in several years. And speaking of Michael Bay, I think the incredible explosions are fine here too. Michael Bay explosions aren't necessarily bad, you just need to know when to use them and when not to, which Cuaron clearly understands.

Cuaron throws everything he can at you to keep you on your seat, and he completely succeeds. What you saw in those clips aren't even the most intense parts of the movie, so have no fear.

While I'm hesitant to say it, and know it's saying a lot, I think I may have just witnessed one of the greatest films of all time. Not since 2001 has space been done this well and been this terrifying. The symbolism is great as are the themes. It's probably the single greatest cinematic experience in my lifetime. I wouldn't go as far as A.O. Scott to say that it completely rewrites cinema, but I can see how someone would think that. You owe it to yourself to go to the theaters and watch this incredible experience.

5 stars out of 4