A disappointment

Rating: Null/10 (4 October 2013)

This film is over-hyped and definitely not the best space film ever made. The plot is centered around two astronauts who become stranded when their satellite is hit by debris. The film follows their attempts to survive and get back to Earth. While on paper the premise is solid the film is hampered by problems that leaves the viewer with a sense of mediocrity.
The biggest issue I have with Gravity is repetition. While the first 10 minutes may be entertaining, the film goes around in circles from there on. I'll be hard pressed to encounter a science fiction fan who doesn't find the plot predictable and shallow. Furthermore the dialogue is bland and whilst Cuaron desperately tries to give the film emotional depth, a forced performance from Bullock and poor writing leave the viewer feeling nothing.
Perhaps the film's one redeeming factor is the technical work to create the impression of space. Never before has Earth looked so real. Also the audio was used to good effect to create tension and boost the action sequences.
Despite the technical triumph I still left the cinema feeling average. No matter how pretty space looks, it cannot redeem the story or the failure to connect with the audience on an emotional level.