So-so

Rating: 7/10 (9 January 2014)

Some decent visuals and sound effects make the first 30 minutes enjoyable if you watch it on the big screen but after that it occasionally becomes a bit tedious and repetitive. In fact, after about the first 30 minutes there's barely any reason for it to be in 3D and, contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't make the best use of 3D. I've now seen two 3D films and have decided that once you've seen one you've seen them all. It is an unnecessary element and not worth paying the extra £££'s for.
In terms of story, Bullock's character development and the whole dead daughter sub plot is contrived, uninteresting and is a cheap trick to dupe the most naive and docile of film-watchers who will accept such tired and clichéd elements as 'emotional' . Overall, a so-so film that had its on and off moments. While it does have some decent visuals and hold-your-breath moments, it is completely over-rated in my opinion. It's not bad, it's just over-rated. Considering I enjoyed the first section most of all, I think I would have much preferred no storyline and just amazing 3D visuals that give you the feeling of being in space! That would be a great thing to see at an IMAX cinema.