I didn't want the movie to finish!

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2010)

WOW. What an awesome movie!
I saw this movie on Boxing Day and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I had read a Sunday newspaper review about a month prior, but that was it. I kept away from all other reviews/info as I didn't want to be influenced one way, or the other, prior to seeing the film for myself on the 'big screen'.
Friends have said they're not keen on seeing this movie as they're not really into 'sci-fi', however, I wouldn't be in a hurry to put the film in that category at all. Perhaps a futuristic film with the perfect amount of action, adventure, romance and with an adult interpretation of a subtle dusting of a fairy-tale overtone might be more applicable?
The special effects and 3D were truly amazing. So great in fact, that they morphed into the film effortlessly and it was hard to even tell where/when they were being used.
The cinematography was spectacular, often full of wonderful colours and I found it absolutely mesmerising and beautiful.
Sigourney Weaver, as usual, was faultless; and Sam Worthington (go the Aussies, LOL!!) was mighty fine as well. Supporting cast didn't disappoint either. The story line was easy to follow and to sit back and enjoy the film was too easy and such a delight. True escapism, and definitely at its best.
This movie screens for nearly three hours. Yep three hours. But on my beloved grandmother's grave, I felt like I'd been in the cinema for only one hour and when the movie ended, I was so disappointed because I wanted it to continue. We even stayed seated to watch the credits (and there were HEAPS), just hoping to get a treat at the end (which you're sometimes rewarded with in other films). But alas, not to be. Will have just have to see it again then!!
9/10 - Only because it had to end. I cannot wait to see it again!