Exhilarating, tense and visually stunning. A modern masterpiece (Slight spoilers)

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2013)

To start off, I'd like to advise those who have not yet seen Gravity to see it: a) On the biggest/best quality screen you can b) In 3-D Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best film I have ever seen in 3- D. It is a prime example of how it can be used successfully and effectively, it really pulls you into the film as if it is you exploring life in space, looking down on a beautiful Earth.
But onto the review...
Sandra Bullock, a somewhat acquired taste at times I find, completely owns this film. It really is the performance of a lifetime, a sure fire contender come Awards season. She manages to reach that standard that many struggle with; She doesn't play the character, she IS the character.
Visually, Gravity is second to none. The camera work is incredible, most shots continue for 5 or more minutes and the way it zooms into a character and then turns so you see what they see is so smooth and clever that you are plunged into the film and only realise that you weren't experiencing the events yourself until the credits roll.
The story is gripping and tense, your heart will pound and you will find yourself willing on Bullock as she struggles to survive the harsh environment and the difficult surroundings. Alfonso Cuaron (Director) convinces you that the film really was filmed in space. Soundless crashes and little use of the film's score add to the tense and spooky story and setting, they also show perfectly the film's scientific accuracy.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Gravity delivers the knockout punch of the Awards season.
A winner for sure.