I really don't like to refer to myself as a "movie snob" but I do find myself easily annoyed with films that neither challenge me nor respect my intelligence. I went to "Gravity" based on a few strong recommendations but inwardly nervous that I would be disappointed. From the first 10 minutes of the film, I knew that this was something special.
I don't need to get into plot points. I would only say that this film is not for anyone with a heart condition or a nervous disposition. I found this film as visually beautiful as it was jaw-grindingly intense. In the theater, people were so intensely invested in this film that every intended reaction was felt throughout. Make no mistake- this film was the filmmaker's great achievement- absolutely the perfect presentation, absolutely the work of an artist.
Again, I don't shed these words for many. This was nothing I'd ever seen before.
The closest comparison for me is "2001: A Space Odyssey" but not quite. It's not as deep and intelligent a movie; not as original a premise and not as groundbreaking. But these are two different movies, and this story couldn't have been presented better.
I don't need to get into plot points. I would only say that this film is not for anyone with a heart condition or a nervous disposition. I found this film as visually beautiful as it was jaw-grindingly intense. In the theater, people were so intensely invested in this film that every intended reaction was felt throughout. Make no mistake- this film was the filmmaker's great achievement- absolutely the perfect presentation, absolutely the work of an artist.
Again, I don't shed these words for many. This was nothing I'd ever seen before.
The closest comparison for me is "2001: A Space Odyssey" but not quite. It's not as deep and intelligent a movie; not as original a premise and not as groundbreaking. But these are two different movies, and this story couldn't have been presented better.