A theme park ride of a movie like no other

Rating: 10/10 (2 October 2014)

(91%) Whether this really is film of the year is entirely down to the individual, but it certainly is one of the most remarkable, awe-inspiring cinema experiences I have ever witnessed. No other film gets even close to the feeling of actually being in space and terrifying events taking place as much as this, it certainly is as close as I'll ever get. The effects are nothing other than true big budget magic at its best, it really does feel like it was shot out there and not one second feels anything other than the case. The direction is sublime and the performances from the very small cast are perfect. So as a cinematic thrill ride it's highly recommend, but once it leaves the big screen, and like so many great films, particularly these days, I suspect it will lose some of its strength on the transition to your TV. So in other words watch it now in the cinema or miss out, its worth every penny in my opinion.