looks awesome

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2013)

Saw this at the Leeds Film Festival at the Everyman Theatre . Wonderful comfort...but the tension was such that I couldn't relax into my cushioned sofa...instead my body was in the main knotted...gripping hand rests etc as the film progressed . I would guess this is a must watch in 3D....visually I think it would be much poorer without the glasses ! Some of the shots of Outer Space were simply breath-taking , and it was easy to live the drama alongside the two Actors . Bullock is fantastic . You can really believe in her character . Clooney has a few of the best lines , and basically plays himself...but gives a decent supporting performance . No doubt there were a few holes in the plot...but nonetheless...surely one of the top films this year . Im not sure its quite up there alongside 2001 , as it isn't the sort of film where you need to "think" . Its more pure escapism , where the increasing tension is more important than the actual story .