Nutshell Review: Gravity Is Something To Behold -- The New 3D Bar Has Been Set

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2013)

With one white-knuckle scene after another, 'Gravity' pulls you in from the opening scene and doesn't let you go until its' finale. It is one of the most visually stunning films I've ever seen, and not ponying up for the 3D, IMAX or XD does this movie a huge injustice. 'Gravity' is the reason these movie formats were made. The special effects are seamless and the sound effects are fantastic -- Even the brilliant use of silence. The story is gripping, touching, scary and thought- provoking, and the acting superb. I can't say enough about it, except you need to experience it. This isn't just a movie; it's a moment.
Hat's off to the director for brilliant pacing. The film never drags and is exactly how long it needs to be. When I left, I was exhausted from holding my breath so much and running it longer may have taken some of that away.
You've been bombarded with previews and read some reviews, but don't think anybody spoiled it for you. The story still has not been given away and if you think you know the movie because you have seen so many previews, you are very wrong. Not knowing how the movie turns out is a lot of the fun. It certainly is not predictable. Don't trust the bad reviews. Believe the hype. True -- There is no sinister bad guy nor creepy space monster. Outer space is the monster in this movie. It's part of what makes this movie seem so real. This is NOT a sci-fi movie. The space shuttle, satellites and the International Space Station are all real. There are no sci-fi, made up crafts. The props represent things really in outer space and that's part of it's scary draw. The story is not formulaic and laid out in front of you, but that is it's appeal. It is certainly there; it's just a story told in a very different way. It will certainly have you thinking and contemplating the important things in life.
In a nutshell -- It's like a visually fantastic summer blockbuster with Oscar appeal. It's something you will be thinking about and talking about days after you see it, and what more can you ask of a movie?