Almost Flawless

Rating: 9/10 (18 October 2013)

There is no other words to describe this film other than a piece of art. It seems like its only purpose is to deliver an extreme amount of anxiety to the audience as the watch the perilous and beautiful adventure of these unlucky astronauts play out as they become mesmerized by the flawless special effects and the perfection of the editing and directing. The only issue in the film can only be described by giving a SPOLER ALERT. Up until the scene in which Bullock receives a visit from her late friend Clooney, the movie was perfect. But after this confrontation, it took me out f the movie and it became predictable. I knew how perfect the editing was, so when Clooney opens the door to the escape lodge and Sandra just covers her face, it was ridiculous. First of all, what, did Clooney like, swim over to this escape lodge, and when he opened the door are we really supposed to think Sandra would have survived the door opening? I knew that she had to be imagining this, so it took me out of the movie. And I didn' like the way she got this inspiration from her conversation with him in this scene. He barely even said anything that inspirational. It should have been much more emotional, showing a motivation behind the fight for survival by Bullock. It's like she didn't even need to talk to her dead friend to get this inspiration. And I didn't like the end, it seemed a little rushed and forced compared to the large scale factor of drawn out and gorgeous shots in the rest of the film. I don't think she would have been able to just get up and walk away after being in space for so long, it takes months for astronauts to walk after being in space, never mind swimming around up 30 feet of water. Its like after the scene in the escape pod, the rest of the movie seemed rushed. But up until then, it was beautiful to watch, and the intensity could put someone in a nervous sweat. Definitely check this one out, because it is truly magnificent film making. Grade: A- (92).