"2001: A Space Oddessy" has finally met its match

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2014)

Gravity is about as perfect of a film as I've seen in quite some time. It delivered on all levels - Script, acting, cinematography, and symbolism.
The script was nearly flawless...It was nicely-paced, had structure with obvious turning points, and gave us just enough comic relief from its truly incredible level of suspense. My only beef, and this is minor, I think the audience could've have used some additional exposition between Harris, Clooney and Bullock to help us better understand the origination of the threat.
Sandra Bullock deserves every ounce of accolade she's received thus far. She wonderfully gave us Ryan Stone - who began as a brilliant, but morose astronaut, and finished as an inspiration. However, Bullock couldn't of given us Stone without George Clooney as Matt Kowalski. The two had amazing chemistry.
The cinematography was groundbreaking. If you ever want to know what it feels like to be in space, watch this film.
Although it was not as allegorical as "2001", it contained enough symbolism to give the film depth and meaning. For some of us, it may have been welcomed given the heavy themes of "2001".