Gravity

[Pike]

It's got a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 97% on Metacritic, and critics are calling it the best space film since 2001: A Space Odyssey.

And it opens TODAY :hyper:

Huxley and I are going to go see it in a few hours :squee:

[Shorty]

I have never even heard of this. I'd be skeptical about seeing Sandra Bullock in a space drama, but I would give it a shot.

[Slothy]

I was going to see it anyway, but with praise like that I guess I'll see it sooner.


Spaaaaacccceeeeeee!

[The Man]

Definitely going to see this as soon as possible. Alfonso Cuáron is an amazing director and it's rare for a film to be this acclaimed.

[Jinx]

Oh man, this movie looks utterly terrifying and the SFX look amazing.

[Del Murder]

It looks pretty suspenseful. I'd watch it, though maybe not in theaters.

[noxious.sunshine]

I can't wait to go see it.. probably wait till next payday...or longer.

I hate a crowded theater. I prefer when it's just me and the person I'm with and only a few other ppl that don't sit near me.

[Sephex]

It's got a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 97% on Metacritic, and critics are calling it the best space film since 2001: A Space Odyssey.

And it opens TODAY :hyper:

Huxley and I are going to go see it in a few hours :squee:

Will the movie theater be cool with your guys lugging your rigs in there and playing while the movie is featured?

[Elskidor]

I didn't think much of it after seeing the trailer, but the 98% score has me a tad interested now.

[Pike]

Yeah guys, this movie was fantastic. The effects were spellbinding, the editing was, well, there were a total of two cuts in about the first 25 minutes of the film, and Sandra Bullock just owned this thing. Seriously, this movie belongedto her on just about every level.

Also: feels. Holy god feels. There wasn't a story so much as a series of raw emotions, and that's far from a bad thing in this case.

Great flick.

See it in the theater in 3D for best results.

[Madame Adequate]

So this is the best movie I've seen in years and why aren't you watching it right now?

If anyone ever doubted just how wrong Sarah Cobb could be, this thread combined with this movie will demonstrate that her capacity for incorrectness is beyond description. If Sandy doesn't win an Oscar for this it will be a crime.

[Slothy]

Going to see it with the parents tomorrow night. All I had to say was George Clooney and my mom was convinced.

[fire_of_avalon]

It looks pretty suspenseful. I'd watch it, though maybe not in theaters.
I do not understand and think you are a crazy person or you have a great home theater set-up. Movies like this are what makes the movies the movies.

[Slothy]

Yeah, I obviously can't say how it actually is on the big screen, but from what the previews have shown I think this is the kind of movie that was meant to be seen on a giant screen.

[Del Murder]

It looks pretty suspenseful. I'd watch it, though maybe not in theaters.
I do not understand and think you are a crazy person or you have a great home theater set-up. Movies like this are what makes the movies the movies.
And if I did have that kind of setup?

[The Man]

There's still no way even a great home theatre setup can compare seeing a film like this in a proper IMAX 3D theatre.

[DMKA]

Just got back from seeing it. Absolutely fantastic film, and absolutely fantastic acting from Sandra Bullock. It's gorgeously horrifying.

It's the first I've ever seen that uses 3D as an artistic tool and not just a gimmick. This movie was made to be seen on the big screen, in 3D, and it wouldn't be the same experience without it. Anyone who goes to see this movie, SEE IT IN 3D! It really was made to be viewed that way. I remember one scene was so well done with the 3D I actually flinched when the stuff came flying toward me.

It completely deserves all the praise it's getting, and Sandra Bullock deserves any awards she wins for it. Bravo.

[I Took the Red Pill]

Yeah, this movie blew my tits off. Saw it in IMAX 3D and my god it was incredible. Aside from the special effects, I love how the movie was basically a self-contained thing. There were no lame, unnecessary flashbacks to their lives on Earth, and nothing unnecessary before or after the action of the film. I usually dislike Sandra Bullock but she did a great job here. I'd recommend it to anyone, though seeing it in theatres is a must.

[Pike]

Saw it in IMAX 3D

oh man I am so jealous. We don't have an IMAX anywhere around here or I'd definitely have done that.


I remember one scene was so well done with the 3D I actually flinched when the stuff came flying toward me.

That freaking scene. I kept blinking anytime things flew toward me.

[Elskidor]

Is it just good because of the 3D special effects, or does the story kick ass too? The trailer did nothing for me.

[Laddy]

It was incredible. Bullock was excellent, script was excellent, visuals were excellent, very emotionally powerful. It's deserving of its acclaim.

[DMKA]

Is it just good because of the 3D special effects, or does the story kick ass too? The trailer did nothing for me.

The whole thing is fantastic. The story is simple but absolutely gratifying.

The trailer doesn't give you a very good idea of what the movie is. It kind of just lets you know how the movie opens.

[Slothy]

Just got back from it. This is easily one of the best space movies I've ever seen (second only to 2001, maybe) and easily one of the best movies I've seen. Absolutely everything was so amazingly well done. I expected it to be good, but it absolutely floored me.

[CimminyCricket]

I did not expect to read the things I'm reading in this thread about this movie. Jasmin and I are not in the least bit interested in seeing this movie. I'm going to cheat and read the plot on Wikipedia and maybe that will change my mind. The trailers just did not do it for me.

[Slothy]

I can say right now that reading a plot summary will not do it justice at all.

[CimminyCricket]

Usually someone posts the full summary of things on Wikipedia.

I am now interested in the movie, but will still probably wait until it's out on blu-ray to watch it.

[Slothy]

Oh, I know the plot summary on Wikipedia will probably summarize all of the events which happen in the movie, but it won't do it justice. It'd be like reading the plot summary to 2001, or Inception or something. Sure it will tell you what happened, but it loses everything that makes watching it worthwhile in the first place.

[McLovin']

Now that was fucking intense. Special effects were so realistic I have no idea how they made it at all. Is it all CGI or something? I just have no idea. The 3D was excellent, it really immerses you so I dont think waiting for it to come out on blu-ray will have the same effect. Really interesting from the beginning to the end. Never got boring. The beginning shot went uncut for like 30 minutes! It was beautiful camerawork.

[Pike]

I did not expect to read the things I'm reading in this thread about this movie. Jasmin and I are not in the least bit interested in seeing this movie. I'm going to cheat and read the plot on Wikipedia and maybe that will change my mind. The trailers just did not do it for me.

Reading the plot probably won't change your mind because this movie isn't about plot. It's more about... a moment, or an experience. It's an art piece more than a film. An art piece that will, however, keep you riveted the entire time.

[Madame Adequate]

Take Jasmin and go and see this movie. You will not regret it.

[CimminyCricket]

I was thinking about taking her to a surprise movie to see it since she would never agree to go to a movie that I've picked. (I have a bad, bad track record).

[The Man]

So yeah, this is easily and by far the best experience I have ever had in a theatre. It's also the best space film I've seen since 2001, and probably the best film of any genre I've seen since Pan's Labyrinth. I can't even begin to express how immersive it is seeing this in IMAX 3D. I suspect the technical team must have invented some new techniques for filming this because I've never seen anything like it before. The first thirty minutes of the film has only one cut; the remainder of the storytelling is accomplished with continuous camera panning, and these aren't the only long shots in the film. The film is consistently beautiful and stunningly shot, and the cinematographer deserves an Oscar. I could go on.

Really, go see it. Perfect film.

[Jessweeee♪]

Wow. I saw it today with my grandparents. Thought it was just going to be a really pretty movie, so watching it sounded like a fun idea but I wasn't really excited about it. It was amazing.

[Slothy]

So yeah, this is easily and by far the best experience I have ever had in a theatre. It's also the best space film I've seen since 2001, and probably the best film of any genre I've seen since Pan's Labyrinth. I can't even begin to express how immersive it is seeing this in IMAX 3D. I suspect the technical team must have invented some new techniques for filming this because I've never seen anything like it before. The first thirty minutes of the film has only one cut; the remainder of the storytelling is accomplished with continuous camera panning, and these aren't the only long shots in the film. The film is consistently beautiful and stunningly shot, and the cinematographer deserves an Oscar. I could go on.

Really, go see it. Perfect film.

The cinematography was utterly epic, but I must say that I loved the sound design as well. I think a lot of things being absolutely silent made things more tense, probably because it really helped sell the illusion of being in space. And the only things you could hear were things that would be transmitting vibration into the space suit and stuff. Just absolutely well done.

[Shiny]

I want to see this so bad that I can I even ignore the fact that George Clooney is in it.

[Loony BoB]

Question: Is this the kind of movie that requires the big screen? I'm talking Avatar, Star Trek, Star Wars, Jurassic Park. You know, a visual blockbuster spectacular that has to be seen 'big'. Compare that to, say, District 13 or Close Encounters which are much more drama focused than visual blockbusters. I'm getting the feeling this is more a drama that will focus on the individuals as opposed to incredible things being thrown at your eyes every other minute. Just wanting to know for sure - unfortunately it's not out in the UK for another month or so, but would be good to have advice on whether I should cough up the £30 to see this or save it for something else and watch this on the small screen like I do 99% of my films (these days, rather ironically, I find the quality is often better on the small screen anyway).

[Laddy]

This an emotionally-charged character study so there definitely a lot to like from a pure acting and writing perspective. I'd say that the cinematography would likely be appreciated on the small screen as well. However, the big screen is my suggestion if you're looking for the spectacle it provides.

[Slothy]

Question: Is this the kind of movie that requires the big screen? I'm talking Avatar, Star Trek, Star Wars, Jurassic Park. You know, a visual blockbuster spectacular that has to be seen 'big'. Compare that to, say, District 13 or Close Encounters which are much more drama focused than visual blockbusters. I'm getting the feeling this is more a drama that will focus on the individuals as opposed to incredible things being thrown at your eyes every other minute.

I can safely say that it is both, and while I'm sure the experience will still be amazing watching it at home on a nice HDTV, perhaps with home surround sound thrown in, it just will not be the same as seeing it on the big screen. This is a movie that really, really benefits from being in a dark theater with a screen that fills almost your entire field of vision, and theater volume and quality sound.

All of the comparisons to 2001 are quite apt: it is a feast for the eyes and ears we probably haven't had in a space movie since then. And I'd kill to be able to actually experience 2001 on the big screen.

[Aulayna]

So what genre would this fall into? I've heard some people say it's a Horror movie which was an instant turn off for me.

[Slothy]

Anyone who describes this as a horror movie is an idiot.

It's definitely a drama. I suppose it could qualify as a thriller or something as well. I don't think that quite fits but it's filled with loads of suspense and it will make your adrenaline pump. But it absolutely is not a horror movie. That's the most absurd thing I've ever heard.

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

I want to go see it but I think such a movie would stress my boyfriend out. :/

[The Man]

The sound design was definitely amazing too. And yes, this is definitely the sort of film that requires the big screen. It also requires 3D. It won't have the same impact if you don't have objects flying at you.

[Slothy]

It also requires 3D. It won't have the same impact if you don't have objects flying at you.

Have to agree about this as well I think. Until I saw this movie I never, ever, thought 3D actually added something to a movie except for maybe Dredd 3D. But I would absolutely consider making my next TV a 3D one just to experience this movie in 3D again once it's out of theaters. It absolutely helped to sell the illusion which was already really well sold by very convincing zero G effects.

[Loony BoB]

I like 3D okay, but I prefer 2D because the visuals tend to be clearer and sharper. D= Avatar is so far the only 3D movie I've seen that still looked as sharp as it's 2D counterpart (although it still struggled to get the colours as vibrant). Most others are kind of... rubbish. Hopefully this is more Avatar.

[Shorty]

3D makes me motion sick. :( I am sad because I do not think I can enjoy this film properly. Also, wearing those stupid 3D glasses over my real glasses is awkward and uncomfortable.

[Slothy]

If you can't watch it in 3D it would absolutely still be worth seeing in 2D. It just makes the best case for seeing a movie in 3D that I've ever seen.

[Del Murder]

There were only two movies I felt were worth watching in 3D. Life of Pi and How to Train Your Dragon. Not even Avatar was worth it. This may be the third, but like Shorty I hate wearing the 3D glasses over my regular glasses. So awkward.

[Spuuky]

Should I still watch this movie given that I believe that 2001 is one of the 5 most overrated movies in the history of cinema?

[Del Murder]

It depends on what the other 4 are.

[Slothy]

Yeah, we do need to gauge just how badly wrong you are before we can appropriately make a recommendation. :p

[Spuuky]

Well, I just said 5 to be on the safe side. The only movie more overrated than 2001 that I can come up with off the top of my head is Donnie Darko.

[Pike]

So am I the only glasses-wearer who has zero issues wearing 3D glasses over my regular glasses?

Honest question. It seems like a constant complaint but I've never had a problem with it. They fit just fine over my regular glasses.

Anyways this film was much better in 3D than Avatar was, IMO. I can't speak for Life of Pi, because I first saw it on a teeny-tiny in-flight entertainment screen when I was flying over the Atlantic Ocean. I wish I had seen it in 3D in the theater. :(

[Aulayna]

Yeah to be honest I never really notice an issue with having 3D glasses over my normal glasses. But then again the only films I went too in 3D were Glee (yes... mock me) and Avengers. But neither time did the additional pair of glasses cause any discomfort.

[Slothy]

I've never had an issue with 3D glasses over my actual glasses, but I'd imagine comfort depends a lot on the size and shape of someone's head, and their glasses.

[Jinx]

Damn, y'all know they have these things called contacts now, right?

[Slothy]

I dislike putting things in my eyes.

[DMKA]

Never had an issue putting 3D glasses over my regular glasses. Huh.

[Pike]

Damn, y'all know they have these things called contacts now, right?

I was wearing contacts when you were still in elementary school, grasshopper. I wore them for years and then decided they were a giant pain and not worth it.

Anyways back on topic, I'm sure it's still a very good watch in 2D, but the 3D really enhances the movie more than any other I've seen.

[Del Murder]

The glasses make me look smarter. And hotter.

[Shorty]

I don't want to have to put in contacts to watch a movie.

[Jessweeee♪]

I hated wearing glasses over my glasses too. Mostly because my frames were huge.

[Scotty_ffgamer]

I had never heard of this movie until this thread popped up. I've been really intrigued, but I doubt I'll get to see it in theaters. I'm broke.

Also, I'm uncultured and have never seen 2001: A Space Odyssey. Someday I'll have to remedy that.

Edit: 3D glasses over my glasses have never bothered me, either. I've never seen a 3D movie that I felt was worth the extra money, though. I hope I can actually see this one in IMAX 3D if I can just to see if it truly does enhance the experience for me.

[CristobalTakemoto]

It is a fact that everything except the main characters Sandra and George is unreal..the technology is really been poured which has lead to create a masterpiece.

[Jiro]

This is unexpected acclaim. I had already written it off. Did any of you see the trailers, perchance? I want to know if it ruined everything or not, because right now it seems like it shows a lot.

[The Man]

I saw one of the trailers. I'm not really sure which one, but it definitely didn't ruin the experience at all. This isn't really a film about plot, anyway. It's more about the character development and the journey that causes it.

@Spuuky: What did you not like about 2001?

[NeoCracker]

I and critics are calling it the best space film since 2001: A Space Odyssey.


2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most over rated films I have ever scene.

*Rune FAR THE smurf AWAY*


Edit:...And apparently the 2001 discussion already started, one of those times I really should have read the thread first. :p

[Night Fury]

Haven't seen this but just posting to school Shorty on how wrong she is about Sandra Bullock.

[Shorty]

I have never seen a movie of Sandra Bullock's that I thought, "wow, that really blew me away"

[Night Fury]

Have you seen The Blind Side? It's meant to be pretty good. I haven't though. It's on my list... whether Philip wants to watch it too though....

This alone proves how amazing she is. Even if this was a terrible movie, this scene made up for it. Betty White is also awesome, of course.

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Also Crash - even though it wasn't a Sandra movie, it was epic.

[Shorty]

Nope! Have not seen it.

[Freya]

The blind side is super mega good. I love me some sandy b.

I need to see this movie super bad.

[Slothy]

The Blind Side and Crash are good, but this is the best Sandra Bullock performance: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g4l1k4XLvo0

[Jinx]

I have never seen a movie of Sandra Bullock's that I thought, "wow, that really blew me away"

Agreed. I don't have a passionate dislike for Sandra Bullock, but something about her is just sort of okay. I think it's partially her voice that grates on me so much.

That being said, I really want to see this movie, and Rob and I are going Friday.

[Spuuky]

I have never seen a movie of Sandra Bullock's that I thought, "wow, that really blew me away"How could you say that about the masterpiece that is Demolition Man.

[Shiny]

Sandra Bullock is amazing in this. Amazing "invisible editing" and visuals. My bf hated it but then again he thought all the Twilight films were great. I smell Oscar noms.

[Pike]

If this doesn't at least get an Oscar for special effects we're gonna have a problem :colbert:

[The Man]

Sandra Bullock is amazing in this. Amazing "invisible editing" and visuals. My bf hated it but then again he thought all the Twilight films were great.Your boyfriend doesn't deserve you :colbert:

[Shiny]

If this doesn't at least get an Oscar for special effects we're gonna have a problem :colbert:

Word is that Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are both up for nominations which confuses me because George Clooney hardly did anything in the film except be himself and Sandra has pretty tough competition with Blue Jasmine's Cate Blanchett.



Sandra Bullock is amazing in this. Amazing "invisible editing" and visuals. My bf hated it but then again he thought all the Twilight films were great.Your boyfriend doesn't deserve you :colbert:
I know :monster:

[Night Fury]

Going to see this tonight :)

[Jinx]

This movie was pretty damn good, despite the very small child who was sitting behind me and talked the entire way through it.

[Del Murder]

Maybe that was just part of the IMAX experience.

[Del Murder]

Saw Gravitiy today. It was a pretty great experience. I don't want to say 'movie' because it felt like more of a ride than a movie. I'm glad I saw it in 3D because you don't get the full experience otherwise. But is it something I'd watch over and over again? Probably not.

The visuals were mind-blowing. I flinched several times during one particular scene. You all know the one. Amazing use of 3D and definitely worth the 3D price. Sandra Bullock was also pretty great, and necessarily so.

[Night Fury]

I thought this film was good. It wasn't as mind-blowing as I was expecting and I'm not really sure why? I enjoyed it and all, but I kind of wish the end had been different - I wish they had left it open for your own interpretation.

Also, Sandra was great but I don't think she was outstanding, purely because I don't know how else she could have acted that part. I think it was more of a very well written part than all her acting.

[CristobalTakemoto]

That is a mind blowing movie after a long time. Everything is awesome about it. The best part you won't believe is that except Sandra and Clooney nothing's real..fascinating huh.

[Mercen-X]

...absolutely gratifying.
Speaking of... every time we see the trailer as the first thing you see is Sandra flying through space panting, we ask "is she having sex?"

I dislike putting things in my eyes.
EYE SCREAM!

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

I wanna go see it but my boyfriend and friends are like "NO!". The whole asphyxiating (I assume) in a spacesuit is a bit traumatic for them...:roll2

[Shiny]

Pussies. Go without them and then choke them in their sleep. Fears come true. :monster:

[comma]

It was a fine film. Did not need to be in 3D. The fact that every critic said it had to be seen in 3D is troubling to me. I'm not sure what's to become of contemporary cinema.