I don't want to be an astronaut now !!!

Rating: 9/10 (13 November 2013)

I absolutely loved this film. I am not going to sit here and pull it apart, discuss it's endless flaws or technical mistakes. It is what it is. It's a film, not a documentary, and a mighty fine film at that ! It starts out, as anyone who's seen the trailer, adverts or masses of television interviews publicising it, will know, with 3 American astronauts fixing the American Space Station which is orbiting Planet Earth. Due to unforeseen circumstances, namely "Russian Debris" hurtling in their direction, at a speed that no one anticipates, things start to go disastrously wrong. And then - the film really jets into action.
From this point it is just Sandra Bullock, in a spacesuit, alone, in space, needing to find a way to get to an alternative space station, detach the module, and fly back to Earth..... and obviously there are many many reasons why this wouldn't be possible.
BUT Jurassic Park, Star Wars and Independence Day weren't based on real life either,so why all the negativity? It is, without a doubt, the most intensely stressful film I have ever seen. Adrenaline was flowing, my heart was racing and I actually (no lie) felt like I was there with Ryan Stone, in space routing for her all the way.
The effects were absolutely unbelievable. The speed of the film just carried you along, the 3D (essential for viewing) was magnificent, and on every level this film delivered.
Please go with an open mind, and a strong heart! This film will not disappoint.