Great but not the greatest!

Rating: 7/10 (27 October 2013)

Maybe its the hype that accompanied it... i expected more. Gravity turned out to be a great film but not out there with the greatest. Here's why.
The plot is too contrived. The links between the various stages of the film too tenuous. C'mon, its implausible for anyone to slip into another satellite and chaperone it back to Earth using a manual written in another language. And this is all before there is another satellite used to get there in the first place. Anyway, lets suspend our disbelief... its only a movie.
The other problem is George Clooney. He was outstanding in "The Descendants." His tentative nature showed his vulnerability there. Here, he is simply smug, even through crisis. Implausible again. Thankfully his role is smaller than Sandra Bullock.
Now, to the good parts. The film shines in its cinematography. Full justice to the locale ;-). Made Earth look as beautiful as it probably is from outer space. Then, the musical score. Truly outstanding. Considering space has no sound, full justice. Finally the special effects. Getting a film done to show zero gravity is tough. That seemed to happen effortlessly. 3D? Well, parts seem to need it but for most, it wasn't necessary.
And Sandra Bullock. Full credit to her. Looks like she's really worked on her role for a long time. Her performance is accomplished despite weak dialogues in parts.
One last thing. Sandra Bullock looks is the hottest thing in outer space since Sigourney Weaver in "The Alien" back in the late 80's. If nothing else, go and see the film for her.