Gravity is a beautiful masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2013)

Gravity is a stunning portrayal of reality created through computer generated imagery blended with live action. Are there technical flaws in the crafting of this magnificent creation? Perhaps. If there were, I was unaware of them as I am not an expert on space travel. And, if there were, they can easily be forgiven as there are no flaws in the presentation of the story. As the events in this film unfold, there is a sense of intense urgency that grabs hold of the viewer and doesn't let go until the final scenes. The fragility of the film's main character is its cause. One can make a parallel between the character's utter vulnerability and that of our planet, which has an almost constant presence on the screen. While the film's heroine faces the challenge of being adrift in space with a finite supply of oxygen, the earth has a fragile and finite atmosphere that is vital to human existence. Just as she struggles to ensure her continued supply of oxygen, we struggle to maintain an atmosphere on earth capable of sustaining life. In her quest, the heroine encounters one setback after another. While we face the challenge of ever growing levels of toxicity in our atmosphere, with one setback after another to the effort of countering its growth. The film's auteur, Alfonso Cuarón, may have merely been creating an action thriller, I would like to think his motive went much deeper. No matter his motives, Gravity is a masterpiece on many levels and should not be missed.