Gravity

[CelticPredator]

Simple definition. Not an opinion. Hard to argue with the facts.

 

[Maglor]

That was the first thing I looked at before posting.

Definitions of Science Fiction vary quite a bit. There is a whole Wiki page devoted to the different definitions out there. My argument about fictional/speculative science is a distillation of what I have read.

Since when are you unwilling to discuss opinions about movies? I was hoping for a stimulating debate about this, and all I've gotten is basically 'who cares', and 'you're wasting your time.'

I think this is an important discussion because it has to do with the groundbreaking nature of this film.

 

[CelticPredator]

I don't. The movie is the movie. It exists. People will call it whatever they want. If they want to call it Sci-Fi, who's going to stop them?

But the thing is, I really just don't care that much about this discussion. It just....doesn't feel worth it. It is or it isn't. According to the definition, it's not Sci-Fi. So there you go. You win. And that's that.

 

[Maglor]

I still haven't seen this definition.

Wonder which one hoodonit went with...

If he went with Webster's he would actually be supporting your argument.

 

[CelticPredator]

The first one that pops up.

 

[CelticPredator]

The first one that pops up.

 

[Maglor]

Ah, this one:

fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets.

That explains some of the other posts after his.

I would argue that (like location) when it takes place is also a non-factor.

For example, The Prestige takes place in the past during the time of Tesla but portraits him inventing technology that has never existed. The movie revolves around that technology and is clearly Science Fiction, but it takes place in the past.

Another example would be Frankenstein - Science Fiction (containing fictional science) but takes place far in the past.

So the crux of Science Fiction at its core is that it contains speculative or fictional science regardless of where or when it takes place.

Which Gravity does not.



That's it for me. Sorry for trying to force a discussion that just wasn't happening. Some day I should sign up on the IMDB forums... A lot of trolls there though.

 

[JonWes]

This movie has so many interesting things about it and you guys are having probably the most boring possible conversation you could have about it. LOL.

 

[Maglor]

Only click if you've seen the movie:
https://movies.yahoo.com/news/did-gravity-really-end-seemed-alternate-theory-spoilers-195959701.html

What do you guys think of this theory? I think it is reaching myself, and sort of goes against what the director was leading up to, but it's still interesting to ponder.

Nope. Not a dream.

https://www.fxguide.com/featured/gravity/#!

It's crazy that the interior of the ISS was entirely CG, and then they filmed Sandra on a wire rig and put her in there.

Awesome.

I've heard people say, 'I don't get the hype for the special effects'. That's because they don't realize how much of what they are seeing is special effects. That's what makes them so great.

 

[Maglor]

Did anyone else notice that when stuff was breaking up and flying past the screen that the music would follow the debris? Great way to have no sound in space but still get you to feel the need to duck.

The sound editing in this was some of the best I've ever heard.

 

[CelticPredator]

Indeed. As was the music. I really need to catch this again.

I was also pretty drunk and kinda stoned when I saw it too. I think that really helped.

 

[Maglor]

Yeah, I'm considering a second in-theater viewing as well.

Can't decide if I wanna go 3D. I deliberately chose not to the first time because I almost always feel 3D detracts, but from what I've read it works well in this case.

 

[Batty]

Absolutely see it in IMAX 3D. This was the best uses of 3D I've experienced.

I plan on seeing it again this weekend, and I rarely see movies more than once in the theater.

 

[Maglor]

I wish that 3D didn't make the movie 30% dimmer. :/

 

[cokebabies]

Yeah, I almost never do 3D movies; I've seen two in the past like four years (one of them being JP3D, and non-3D IMAX wasn't an option.) But the 3D for this was very well done. No gimmicky 3D ness, it just adds some nice depth.

The dimness is a problem I agree with, but I noticed it less in this movie than the others I've seen (especially compared to Up, which was like 50% more dim).

 

[ChaserFan]

Every time I think of this film, I feel the need to see it again

Definitely gonna see it at least a second time

 

[cokebabies]

Every time I think of this film, I feel the need to see it again

Definitely gonna see it at least a second time

Since seeing it, every time I see a snippet of a trailer on TV, my heart rate triples.

 

[Sithlord1975]

I can't believe the ongoing talk about what defines Science Fiction or whatever lol

Just go and watch the movie. lol

 

[Batty]

I wish that 3D didn't make the movie 30% dimmer. :/

Don't worry about that. Seeing this in 3D is a must.

 

[Maglor]

Yeah, I almost never do 3D movies; I've seen two in the past like four years (one of them being JP3D, and non-3D IMAX wasn't an option.) But the 3D for this was very well done. No gimmicky 3D ness, it just adds some nice depth.

The dimness is a problem I agree with, but I noticed it less in this movie than the others I've seen (especially compared to Up, which was like 50% more dim).

Don't worry about that. Seeing this in 3D is a must.

Thanks guys. I'm definitely gonna choose 3D if I have the option.