Visually stunning - but little else to talk about

Rating: 7/10 (27 October 2013)

Enjoyed the movie - great to look at, but there is so little to talk about afterwards. You can only say 'wow, that looked incredible' so many times. There is no character driven plot or development - other than two rather obvious clichés. Cynical astronaut who has been there, done that. Timid space newbie who has to wise up pronto to survive. There is also plenty of cheese here. In fact our journey home had us picking over the physics and continuity errors - of which there are a few. Never a good sign I think.
Acting wise - Clooney has been a lot better than this - and has been given the job of perking the thing up. Bullock is OK - but nothing out of the ordinary. The picture will win possibly 4 Oscars - but none of the big prizes. Over -rated at 8 something.....will find its place among the late 6s in time....