Gravity (2013)
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This movie looks like that shitty movie open water, only set in space.
So for those who hated Open Water but saw this movie: Good? Bad?
So for those who hated Open Water but saw this movie: Good? Bad?
This. And you don't need to know anything else, other than to go see it in 3D on the biggest screen you can find.
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Thought it was incredible. IMAX 3D was very much worth it.
Spoilered as to not detract or set expectations with others who may have not seen this.
I'm admittedly blind to symbolism in most movies but my wife said the same thing to me after we left. What symbolism are people talking about that was so heavy handed? The fact that she had that little prayer moment thing with the Chinese dude on the radio? Whatever else must have been way over my head. The only symbolism I saw was that space is fucking scary and shit gets crazy when Russians try to blow up their own satellites.
I'm admittedly blind to symbolism in most movies but my wife said the same thing to me after we left. What symbolism are people talking about that was so heavy handed? The fact that she had that little prayer moment thing with the Chinese dude on the radio? Whatever else must have been way over my head. The only symbolism I saw was that space is fucking scary and shit gets crazy when Russians try to blow up their own satellites.
Holy fuck, this movie was beautiful. I normally dislike Bullock but thought she had a convincing performance. Two thumbs up. I hope it does well.
I also pray that Gravity sparks a new movement in cinematography. I absolutely love the long-duration shots that Cuaron developed (I read the opening scene was 17 minutes with no cuts?). In almost any other modern director's hands the action sequences would have been an unintelligible slideshow of half-second shakey-cam clips. A large part of what made this movie tense was that you could see things coming clearly enough to anticipate and appreciate the danger the characters were in without resorting to cheap psychological tricks.
I also pray that Gravity sparks a new movement in cinematography. I absolutely love the long-duration shots that Cuaron developed (I read the opening scene was 17 minutes with no cuts?). In almost any other modern director's hands the action sequences would have been an unintelligible slideshow of half-second shakey-cam clips. A large part of what made this movie tense was that you could see things coming clearly enough to anticipate and appreciate the danger the characters were in without resorting to cheap psychological tricks.
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You absolutely want to see it in Imax 3D.
Saw it again today. It's just an amazing film. Angelina Jolie was their first choice for the role, but she declined. I can't imagine her doing it justice like Sandra did.
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When Sandra first exits her suit they focus on her for at least a minute in a baby in a womb type posture. Then upon making it back to earth it's like she evolved from the sea and is just learning to walk on land. At least that's what stood out to me.
There were certain things I enjoyed about it. The airlock scene was compelling, it was beautifully shot, and the effects were remarkable. However, I thought the movie was fairly boring and George Clooney's dialogue was terrible.
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I guess Im in the minority, but pretty meh movie to me. Saw it in IMAX 3d. Was it a good looking movie? Sure, but eyecandy doesnt make a movie great for me. The experience on the whole was just kinda eh.