Visually stunning!

Rating: 8/10 (27 October 2013)

The aspects of this film are visually stunning. The vivid feel of the dangers that take place in space, and the actors relationship to the emptiness that surrounds them are truly apparent in this film. A masterpiece in regards to direction, cinematography and visual effects, however the actors performances being well portrayed, where unfortunately distant in grabbing hold of me and truly impressing my previous perceptions of what talent they can offer. Bullocks performance was well, just perhaps not Oscar worthy? Despite the lack of performances, this film is a must see. It reminds us of what it means to be human, our relationship to our home (Earth), and that in the end this place is all we have. The beauty that surrounds us and that all we could possibly need to thrive is all around us. Bullocks' character wanted escape the reminders of earth, to see the frontiers of space, yet in the end she craved the familiarities of home and what she couldn't leave behind. Cuaron's intention to wonder the viewers could not have been more spot on. His envision is perhaps what makes this film great. No doubt that he can produce a film about our home so surreptitiously but yet so blatant. Oscar contention for sure.