A magnificent vivid portrayal of the perils in a world without gravity

Rating: 10/10 (15 October 2013)

I walked into 'Gravity' with high hopes, and it delivered. The only previous work by the director I'm familiar with is 'Great expectations', which is a movie which will stay with me forever, being a mature and coming-of-age piece of cinema for me.
Gravity however, is futuristic, captivating, and a thrilling ride of a film, delving into a dimension and accomplishing successfully what only greats like Stanley Kubrick did with 2001 A space odyssey, Ron Howard with the masterful Apollo 13 and and Ridley Scott with Alien.
There is a tension in space, a fear of the unknown, which only few artists have encapsulated in their works over the years. It is not just about protagonists battling antagonists, but the triumph of one over oneself, braving odds and emerging champion.
Gravity's story develops well, as it explains how Russians have the right to dispensation of defunct spy satellites. One such missile strike chains a reaction of destruction of existing satellites, imperilling the lives of astronauts with debris hurled at them at high speeds revolving in orbit.
Sandra bullock outshines in her performance as a doctor on a space mission gone defective, as she drifts, marooned, confronting and overcoming unending space hazards. Her emotional turmoil is captured in astounding manner, and one which propels the movie. George clooney's performance is an excellent one, delivering comic timing and uplifting the mood of the film, empowering Sandra bullock, and ensuring she survives the trauma and perils of the space catastrophe, all on her own.
Some facts, satellite details and their use (Russian and Chinese orbiters) might be scientifically arguable, but it's certainly not a shot in the dark. If not delved into in detail, one would say the technical aspects and display/use of equipments is credible.
Gravity is one of the best movies of 2013, and one of my favorites alongside Elysium, Oblivion and Pacific Rim. It is an very real and terrifying vision of survival in a world void of gravity. It has been critically acclaimed and rightly so. Highly recommended. Don't miss out.