'lost in the moment'

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 2013)

I feel I must make clear that I had never seen a 3d movie – ever - (and this is only because my theater wont take my free tickets for the 3d viewings, it's a principle thing),before I went to see Gravity on the big screen in 3d. WHAT A RUSH. Never in 30 years or so of being a movie buff have I ever experienced a trill like that. I was mesmerised by the crisp, clean and ever so realistic show of this film. I felt almost as if I was there amongst the chaos and desolate empty space that I have had a fascination with for so many years. Dodging debris, holding my breath, gripping the armrests, floating in zero gravity with grace and tranquility. The whole concept of virtual reality is something that I am very excited about in the coming years in regard to movies. And if this movie is just the tip of the iceberg of what we can expect I reckon I'm going to be watching many more 3d movies. I can't wait. Although I have no comparison to bear on, never having seen a 3d, even I could say with certainty that this is quite a special movie experience.
The movie itself was quite a ride. Essentially a survival tale, beating the odds, overcoming your own personal demons to increase your chances for survival. I'm sure there is some hidden deeper meaning to this film, but in all honesty it slipped by me. I was just too engrossed in the film to notice. I must give huge kudos to Sandra Bullock – I was mightily impressed with the way she handled this 'mission'. Always thinking that she was 'OK' for an actress. Not great but just 'OK'. This was definitely her shining moment. I could feel her panic, because I was panicking as well. When she cried, I cried, when she triumphed I was there cheering for her. This was absolutely the 'Sandra Show'. George Clooney had a good supporting role as the voice of sanity and calm and even a small amount of humor.
Being a huge sci/fi buff a lot of the technical jargon was not lost on me. I know how things move in space. Fast, destructive and threatening. I am very aware of the challenges that are faced when leaving the earth's atmosphere, which made it all the more trilling for me because I 'got it'.
I'm going to give this movie a 5/5 rating. For me it was something original, scary, exciting, touching and so much more. And a new experience in movie watching for me.It's a shame that I will never get to see it in 3d again, (unless I buy a 70inc 3d t.v, which ain't gonna happen anytime soon), but I am equally excited to watch it again in 2d. it will be interesting to see what the difference will be especially on the small screen. I will recommend this movie to anyone, in particular sci/fi fans like me. I know that it will get many repeat viewings over the years.
It is as close to going to outer space as I will ever get.