Visually stunning and a beautiful performance from Sandra Bullock

Rating: 9/10 (26 October 2013)

I was gripped from the opening 10 seconds. It was at that time I realised there was something different about Gravity. Outside the movie theatre I wasn't absolutely sure what to go and see, and it came down to a toss up between Escape Plan and Gravity. I wasn't in the mood for what I assumed would be wisecracks, explosions and fighting, so I hoped that Gravity wold be one of those movies that really immerses you in the experience. I made the right choice; from the opening sequence I was drawn in, firstly by the visuals and then, slowly but surely by the brilliant acting of Sandra Bullock, an actress of whom I have been rather dismissive in the past. George Clooney was actually nicely understated; I think the space suits reduced the possibilities of either character being out acted, and promoted the dialogue to the fore. Having said previously I wasn't up for wisecracks, explosions and fighting I guess ultimately I got all that, but not in the traditional sense. I will go and see this movie again and rave about it to friends; the perfect timing for the perfect movie, and I say again, for me Sandra Bullock was a revelation.