Great film, don't listen to the wannabe geeks and hipsters

Rating: 9/10 (29 November 2013)

1. how many self-proclaimed geeks have attacked this movie with flimsy arguments about the science behind it. They must have hated "2001: A Space Odyssey" and just about every film set in space ever. Note to self: Never listen to a self-proclaimed geek when it comes to movies.
2. A number of hipsters have submitted reviews critiques that criticize the plot or dialogue. What did they expect? A conspiracy? Wow people have really lost touch with the meaning of survival in this post-modern era. One reviewer complained "CSS doesn't exist", to which I say, nor did the USS Enterprise (Star Trek), or the Discovery 1 (2001). At least the CSS is actually in the works in the rel world. Reviewers who don't understand the concept of FICTION probably shouldn't be making them about fiction films.
The movie was spectacular. First, the physics of zero-gravity and space travel were spot on; probably the best ever on screen. Second, the plot was moving...not because there were conspiracies or fantasy elements, but because it was more about human survival and perseverance in the most inhospitable environment known to man. Bullock was surprisingly good out of her normal role as a romantic interest of some rich New Yorker. Clooney was both firm (as a mission commander) and comical (as a human) which helped the film get going and, in a wise move by the director, his role was surprisingly short in the film, dampening any negative aspects of his character. While perhaps not perfect, this film was damn close. 9/10