Yes yes yes.
This is as close to being in space as most of us and certainly I will ever get—one jaunt on the Mission: Space ride at Epcot center followed by two days of motion sickness was proof positive that I am not cut out to be an astronaut. But in another sense I have always been an astronaut since discovering Science Fiction in middle school, this was a most gratifying experience.
OK, so maybe it is a little low on plot, and who knows if the science really checks out, not to mention the plausibility of all those odds stacking up so wrong and so many miraculous last minute saves and near misses— Murphy's Law meets a perfect storm—but who cares!? This is totally my kind of movie.
But if you are interested in hearing from someone with a little more experience with space walking, here is what astronaut Chris Hadfield told NPR about Gravity and actual space-walking: Chris Hadfield
Theatrical Release Poster from Wikipedia
We saw it in 3D. Not as intense as the IMAX version, I am sure, but lush and immersive and plain old beautiful, nonetheless. The acting was pitch perfect, I mean, how could any movie go wrong with George Clooney and Sandra Bullock? Bullock is on screen the entire movie and was absolutely amazing. Acting locked in a suit amidst all those cameras and green screens and special effect techniques and motorized rigs is a technical tour de force, and she created a seamlessly wonderful performance.
photo from Entertainment
90 minutes went by in a flash—the suspense was unrelenting but not tiresome. It was a stunning, moving and entertaining experience and sets a new benchmark fro what can be accomplished with digital filming and special effects. And in the end the movie is a tribute to human survival, resilience and genius and sets a high bar for what a great director, cinematographer and actress can accomplish.
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