Very good movie if you don't go in hyped up

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2013)

So, my husband and I went into the theatre expecting an action-packed 3-D adventure - and we were excited due to all the hype. At the end of the film, he was disappointed. I was 'disappointed only because of the hype'. Had I gone in not knowing anything, I would have thought it was a really good movie.
It is not a fast paced action movie. In fact, it focuses more on Sandra Bullock's character - and the different emotions she goes through as she finds herself in a very frightening position on her first trip to space.
I think that is where some people get lost. If you're looking for the whole move to be what you saw in the trailer - you're not going to find it. If you like going a little deeper - and appreciate symbolism etc - and don't mind a slower pace because of it - than you will really like this movie. *(SLIGHTLY SPOILER-ISH): You see Sandra Bullock going through a myriad of emotions - from intense panic, fear, strength, hopelessness, faith (and lack of), as well as watching her go from wanting to die to slowly finding her will to live again. You go on a journey learning, once again, how important your psyche is, when you find yourselves in situations that are out of your control. It's 'that' kind of movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it. And I know, had my husband not gone in with these ultra-high expectations, ready for a 3D explosion - he would have appreciated it a little better.