Visually and sonically impressive portrait about survival...

Rating: 8/10 (20 June 2019)

Visually and sonically mindblowing portrait about survival in deep space. Deservedly a multiple oscar winner for visuals and sound. I have seen many many many scifi pictures in space and Gravity beats them ALL hands down with its stunning visuals and pulsating deep sounds
Dramatically speaking there is a SMALL weak point though in the fact that this is basically a movie about 1 person, who is totally ALONE. She (Sandra Bullock) talks to herself constantly, while she is trying to get back to earth after her space shuttle imploded. It is quite difficult to make great drama when a person is totally by herself, dressed up in a space suit. It is not the ideal set of circumstances to create great drama, but I have seen this movie many times now and the simultaneously presence of sheer desperation about the fear of dying AND the feverish UPLIFTING determination to make it back to earth alive is very impressive.
Sandra Bulllock is not the greatest drama actress around, but she really gives one of her finest serious dramatic performances of her entire carreer.
When I have watched this movie I feel empowered and glorious, when I havent even left my chair. THAT is how powerful this portrait about survival is. Chapeau! Masterful! I recommend it to all my friends and family and now also to you, dear Imdb reader...