Gripping

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2013)

A solid, gripping suspense drama which literally had me holding my breath. This film is visually stunning with incredible effects and an attention to detail which makes you feel as if you are there.
It is telling that the film took so long to make because they waited until the technology was good enough to create effects that would do the story justice. In a lot of modern films throw a lot of effects at you to disguise poor writing and a lack of plot, in this case the story was there first and the effects are used to enhance it.
The film is also realistic and believable, by Sci-Fi standards, OK, there is an element of poetic license, the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011 and the Chinese station won't be completed until 2022, however the technical aspects of the spacecraft and stations used are close to reality.
Probably the best Sci-fi movie I have seen this year and I say that as a huge Star Trek fan.