A Perfect Movie

Rating: 10/10 (11 December 2013)

There is not a thing that I would change about Gravity. It's straightforward, and its execution is flawless. This film accomplishes two things so well that it deserves praise, it makes you feel great about being in a theater, and it makes you happy to be alive
If you've heard anything about this movie already, you've heard something alluding to how it makes you feel like you're in space, how stunning it looks, visuals, etc. and its true. Having seen Transformers in IMAX and Resident Evil in 3D, huge wastes of money, Gravity reinvigorates the need and greatness of 3D and IMAX that Avatar promised. Gravity not only joins the field of best 3D movies, but directly challenges for its top spot. Gravity hit closer to home. Cuaron just chose a simpler more realistic plot, didn't waste any time with annoying filler (its only 90 minutes), and reminded us that going to the theater is sometimes really, truly worth it.
This simple premise, of escaping earth for just a moment, tapped into so many themes relating to individual human experience, that it created an unexpected rush and excitement that most action movies can't even accomplish. One of the more important themes that is felt throughout is the choice of truly WANTING to live. The main character has a tragic past, and has simply been carrying on in life without any hope or joy anymore. Suddenly, she is faced with the option of a beautiful death: the truest, darkest, quiet, easy fade into nothingness. And our main protagonist must dig deep into herself to choose to live or not. This kind of theme may have been approached before, but Gravity truly makes you FEEL it.
I will definitely return to watch it again. Beautiful film.