Almost a perfect movie experience

Rating: 9/10 (21 October 2013)

The first 20 minutes took my breath away. Fantastic immersion, almost an altered state of consciousness. I really was amazed at the use of sound - silence and noise (don't really recall much music). This was one film that benefited from 3D, IMAX especially. There was only a moment or two where it played to the 3d, otherwise it really added more to the experience. I looked over at my 13 year old daughter and found her holding her breath several times during the film.
It does drag when it forces too much character background in the middle, this was the only part that spoiled the immersion and did not seem real.
Acting was great and you will connect with the actors even with limited background info.
Do not be late to the film and get ready for a ride. At times you will feel weightless.