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Gravity Review: 10/10
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:02 am
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:02 am
TLDR. MINOR spoilers for the spoiler queens
Please note this review is not for the posters who want to hate this movie. I'm looking at you, Durantula, you trolltard.
From the moment I watched the Starchild appear on screen in 2001: A Space Odyssey at ripe age of 19, my movie watching life had changed forever. I had realized that the medium of film wasn't just a passive activity to do on a Saturday night, but it was a true art form. Ever since then, I have been waiting for the 21st Century's answer to 2001. By that, I mean a visually dazzling an complex science fiction film that makes us ponder our own significance in the grand scheme of things.
Several recent films have tried to enter the same atmosphere (pun-intended) as Kubrick's masterpiece - Moon and Prometheus instantly come to mind - but they ultimately fell short. Enter Alfonso Cuaron's nerve-shredding Gravity.
It doesn't ask the really deep questions about our place in the universe, but, it doesn't really want to. Although I believe the film, like 2001, reminds us that we humans are no match for the frontier of outer space. What Gravity does most effectively is deliver one of the most gripping movie experiences that I can remember while showcasing the most visually compelling space film since Kubrick's innovative special effects in 1968. The 1-2 punch of cinematography and special effects in this film is off the charts incredible. How they pulled off many of those shots, especially the opening 16 minute shot, is something to behold. The Academy should just go ahead and hand the Oscar off to Emmanuel Lubezki right now.
What about the biggest question marks regarding the two main actors? We all know about the general dislike of Sandra Bullock, but like I suspected, she pulled out a compelling performance and you really wanted her to get home. The scene of her in the fetal position after getting out of her suit was downright poetic and reminded me of something Andrei Tarkovsky might have tried to do. What about Clooney? He was a revelation. His last scene damn near had me tearing up because it was such a poignant moment. He was the perfect yin to Bullock's yang.
Overall, Gravity delivers one of the best movie theater experiences I have ever had. Some scenes will leave you holding your breath and gripping your chair. Some scenes will astonish you and leave you asking yourself. "How in the Hell did they pull that off?" Some scenes will mesmerize you with their poetic beauty. But most importantly, the critics were right: This film has pushed the boundaries of what a film can accomplish.
Please note this review is not for the posters who want to hate this movie. I'm looking at you, Durantula, you trolltard.
From the moment I watched the Starchild appear on screen in 2001: A Space Odyssey at ripe age of 19, my movie watching life had changed forever. I had realized that the medium of film wasn't just a passive activity to do on a Saturday night, but it was a true art form. Ever since then, I have been waiting for the 21st Century's answer to 2001. By that, I mean a visually dazzling an complex science fiction film that makes us ponder our own significance in the grand scheme of things.
Several recent films have tried to enter the same atmosphere (pun-intended) as Kubrick's masterpiece - Moon and Prometheus instantly come to mind - but they ultimately fell short. Enter Alfonso Cuaron's nerve-shredding Gravity.
It doesn't ask the really deep questions about our place in the universe, but, it doesn't really want to. Although I believe the film, like 2001, reminds us that we humans are no match for the frontier of outer space. What Gravity does most effectively is deliver one of the most gripping movie experiences that I can remember while showcasing the most visually compelling space film since Kubrick's innovative special effects in 1968. The 1-2 punch of cinematography and special effects in this film is off the charts incredible. How they pulled off many of those shots, especially the opening 16 minute shot, is something to behold. The Academy should just go ahead and hand the Oscar off to Emmanuel Lubezki right now.
What about the biggest question marks regarding the two main actors? We all know about the general dislike of Sandra Bullock, but like I suspected, she pulled out a compelling performance and you really wanted her to get home. The scene of her in the fetal position after getting out of her suit was downright poetic and reminded me of something Andrei Tarkovsky might have tried to do. What about Clooney? He was a revelation. His last scene damn near had me tearing up because it was such a poignant moment. He was the perfect yin to Bullock's yang.
Overall, Gravity delivers one of the best movie theater experiences I have ever had. Some scenes will leave you holding your breath and gripping your chair. Some scenes will astonish you and leave you asking yourself. "How in the Hell did they pull that off?" Some scenes will mesmerize you with their poetic beauty. But most importantly, the critics were right: This film has pushed the boundaries of what a film can accomplish.
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Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:07 am to ColaTiger
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ColaTiger
Thanks for letting me occupy your mind rent-free.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:12 am to ColaTiger
quote:
Bullock's yang
I knew it
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:13 am to ColaTiger
quote:will reading your review ruin the movie for me?
TLDR. MINOR spoilers for the spoiler queens
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:26 am to ColaTiger
Good review. Can't wait
quote:
I knew it
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:44 am to ColaTiger
mmmk
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:59 am to ColaTiger
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10/10
Lolno
Posted on 10/4/13 at 12:07 pm to ColaTiger
Can't wait to see it
Posted on 10/4/13 at 12:41 pm to ColaTiger
Motherfrick, now I want to see this movie in a theater.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 12:57 pm to ColaTiger
is this showing in 3d???
Posted on 10/4/13 at 12:58 pm to ColaTiger
just saw it
great cinema experience overall
the dialogue was down right atrocious at times though
great cinema experience overall
the dialogue was down right atrocious at times though
Posted on 10/4/13 at 1:19 pm to ColaTiger
It's not rated R, everybody will hate it.
I'm as big of a fan of film as most anybody around here but there has never been a movie that has made me do this and there never will.
quote:
By that, I mean a visually dazzling an complex science fiction film that makes us ponder our own significance in the grand scheme of things
I'm as big of a fan of film as most anybody around here but there has never been a movie that has made me do this and there never will.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 2:56 pm to ColaTiger
I'm going to see it @ 8:40 in 3D.. This will be my first 3D experience, and it will probably be as gay as the glasses.. Movie looks like it's going to be an original though.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 6:01 pm to ColaTiger
I just threw up in my mouth a little. When you were typing this up, did you have a scarf on while smoking a pipe?
Posted on 10/4/13 at 6:14 pm to ColaTiger
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We all know about the general dislike of Sandra Bullock
I don't share this.
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How they pulled off many of those shots, especially the opening 16 minute shot, is something to behold.
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"How in the Hell did they pull that off?"
Seriously? You don't know that computers do 95 to 99 % of any complicated shot in Hollywood today - with a few exceptions (I'm sure Ridley actually built "sets" for Prometheus, but even he was leaning on CGI as far back as Gladiator)?
And, with all this praise, I assume the actual film looked better than the trailer, which, honestly looked like GTA: Outer Space Bitches!, with Bullock's face poorly digitized onto the flailing space suit.
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From the moment I watched the Starchild appear on screen in 2001: A Space Odyssey at ripe age of 19, my movie watching life had changed forever.
Speaking of true film geniuses - how is it that Kubrick could make a better looking space movie in the late 1960s than they are able to, today? Or Ridley in the late 1970s?
Or hell, Little Ronnie Howard almost 20 years ago?
Physical sets filmed with a camera - rather than CGI processing which, as much as it has improved since Last Starfighter, still looks fake and cartooney - that's how.
Posted on 10/4/13 at 10:07 pm to ColaTiger
some minor spoilers contained in this bellow.
ok so because the gravity thread about its rating has fallen apart like Karen. I thought we should start a thread for only those people who have seen it.
My thoughts:
first let me say my rating of this is far from final. I think the beauty of this film is lost in the first viewing simply because it is so intense. Because of the intensity you aren't away of the camera work the lighting the dialogue you are just thinking is she going to make it? So I would give a more final review once I see it again and maybe a couple more times. But a first viewing rating I would give it a 9.9 out of 10. The ONLY reason I give it a 9.9 and not a 10 is there are some minor scientific errors that one of my buddies noticed but I didn't notice it as the film was going on so what ever.
But the first 10 or so minuets before all goes to hell is just amazing. The camera work is great there is even some comedy going on. The visuals are amazing, and I think Alfonso Cuarón in many ways is just showing off early in the movie how good of a long tracking shot he can do and the impressiveness of the CGI.
Once the movie got intense as she was trying to go through ISS and such I was so focused on what was happening I didn't notice what the camera was doing. While I can't say this for certain because I wasn't paying attention but I believe Alfonso Cuarón again was using long tracking shots. I suspect he built a model ISS and just followed with one unbroken tracking shot as she attempted to find the life boat.
There was alot of comedic relief in this surprisingly which was ok but it doesn't make or break it.
I think that is all I can think of
ok so because the gravity thread about its rating has fallen apart like Karen. I thought we should start a thread for only those people who have seen it.
My thoughts:
first let me say my rating of this is far from final. I think the beauty of this film is lost in the first viewing simply because it is so intense. Because of the intensity you aren't away of the camera work the lighting the dialogue you are just thinking is she going to make it? So I would give a more final review once I see it again and maybe a couple more times. But a first viewing rating I would give it a 9.9 out of 10. The ONLY reason I give it a 9.9 and not a 10 is there are some minor scientific errors that one of my buddies noticed but I didn't notice it as the film was going on so what ever.
But the first 10 or so minuets before all goes to hell is just amazing. The camera work is great there is even some comedy going on. The visuals are amazing, and I think Alfonso Cuarón in many ways is just showing off early in the movie how good of a long tracking shot he can do and the impressiveness of the CGI.
Once the movie got intense as she was trying to go through ISS and such I was so focused on what was happening I didn't notice what the camera was doing. While I can't say this for certain because I wasn't paying attention but I believe Alfonso Cuarón again was using long tracking shots. I suspect he built a model ISS and just followed with one unbroken tracking shot as she attempted to find the life boat.
There was alot of comedic relief in this surprisingly which was ok but it doesn't make or break it.
I think that is all I can think of
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:15 pm to ColaTiger
Just got home from Gravity 3D.
Overall, it was a quality, visually stunning film.
The dialogue ruined certain moments for me, but that's expected.
I found myself envious of the nothingness facing the characters at times, as if their "certain" death was the best way possible to go out, alone and in unchartered territory. It will definitely make your life feel extremely mundane, while also putting into perspective how valuable walking on a stable floor is.
It's an over the top survival film for the realists out there, so if you go in expecting as much, you'll at least enjoy the original cinematography.
Exit score 8.5/10. It's worth the watch, but don't expect too much character depth, just splendid visuals and oftentimes pseudo-intensity.
Clooney and Bullock were par for the course.
Overall, it was a quality, visually stunning film.
The dialogue ruined certain moments for me, but that's expected.
I found myself envious of the nothingness facing the characters at times, as if their "certain" death was the best way possible to go out, alone and in unchartered territory. It will definitely make your life feel extremely mundane, while also putting into perspective how valuable walking on a stable floor is.
It's an over the top survival film for the realists out there, so if you go in expecting as much, you'll at least enjoy the original cinematography.
Exit score 8.5/10. It's worth the watch, but don't expect too much character depth, just splendid visuals and oftentimes pseudo-intensity.
Clooney and Bullock were par for the course.
This post was edited on 10/4/13 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 10/4/13 at 11:15 pm to ColaTiger
I just saw this movie in 3D, and it was the first time ever that I haven't noticed my glasses. It actually made good use of 3D!
This movie experience was incredible. I felt like a part of the adventure. Wow. Just wow. Every emotion was pulled out of me. Both Clooney and Bullock were great.
This movie experience was incredible. I felt like a part of the adventure. Wow. Just wow. Every emotion was pulled out of me. Both Clooney and Bullock were great.
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