Gravity

[The Josh]

Glad to not totally alone.

 

[Sithlord1975]

This movie is full of character development. And easily one of the best films all year. A ******* masterpiece.

We are in full agreement lol

Yep the fetal position was cool scene. Obviously a "rebirth" ,as she survived and made it in there.

 

[occulum]

saw on FB Darklord Dave loved it and called it the best movie of the year.
I want to see a legendary argument between Dave & Josh ..... come on Dave. Where you at? ... ...

 

[Sithlord1975]

I love that shot of Stone curled up in a fetal position in the round air lock chamber with the tubes running all along her body. She was safe in the womb. When she emerged from the escape capsule at the end, that was basically her being born into this world. She gasps at the air, and breaths for the first time. On the nose. But still cool.

The 3D and the visual effects are outstanding. Curon knows how to use technology in the RIGHT way. Unlike Cameron and Jackson. This is the future of visual effects and 3D. Not Avatar 24.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. This is one of the best thrill rides I've been on in a while. If you gave me moving seats, it might end up being the best. .

The sound design was fantastic. The destruction scenes without any sound really made the whole thing feel more terrifying then I thought possible. When the debris cloud was slowly advancing on Stone, and the music slowly creeps in....I got chills.

Also, George Clooney is badass, and Ed Harris is the best Huston voice ever.

I'd like to catch this one more time in theaters. What a ride. Easily in my top 5 of the year.

Totally agree. Scratching my head on those who seem like they just sat there, and felt no tension, or impact or awe of the movie. The visuals and what was happening.

How can you not root for her?

From IGN:

Gravity is an extraordinary cinematic triumph, and there can be no doubt that the technological advances that this film has achieved will act as an invitation to other innovators to match, or exceed, its achievements.This is the most effective and purposeful use of both CGI and 3D technology that we have seen in years.

The CGI creates a sense of reality, rather than a world of imagination, helping us to give over to an acute sense of danger. The 3D truly does draw one further into the experience, and not just as a bit of showmanship, but because Cuaron wants this, needs this to be a subjective experience in order for it work. Because Gravity isn't about watching a story unfold passively, it's fundamentally about becoming an active participant in the narrative by applying your own life experience, imaging yourself in the circumstances, and, in doing so, landing on a deeper understanding of your own perception of the true nature of survival.

It may be challenging for some to untangle the masterful use of the tools , and the sheer power of the journey, from the elementary and occasionally on-the-nose nature of the dialogue and backstory, though. These are representational characters whose function is to communicate broad concepts, rather than act as dimensional, nuanced, complex humans. In many ways that’s not only okay, but the correct choice for this particular film. The simplicity allows for clarity in terms of what Gravity is seeking to impress upon the viewer; perhaps more accurately, the conversation that it is inviting the audience to participate in. We are not bogged down with trying to unweave knotty motivations here; they are as translucent as an icy blue ocean.



For me, this is not a complex character portrait, but rather a multifaceted cinematic fable about the most primal, most elemental facets of human nature. It’s as much about the will to survive as it is the death impulse. “Do you want to live?” Gravity asks of the viewer. Yes live, as in breathe oxygen and sink your feet on the ground each day. More importantly, though, do you want to live as in take full ownership of, full responsibility for your life? Are you willing to really feel and experience every terrifying, resplendent, transformative, breathtaking and gut wrenching moment of it? Are you willing to connect with another? Not just float in the same environment with people, as if they are slightly irritating gnats that happen to surround you, but rather bring the fullness of your experience to them and accept the fullness of theirs, even knowing that connection can end in devastating loss? Do you want to be a passive observer of your own existence, halfheartedly watching as it drifts past you? Or do you choose to embrace the horror, revel in the sublime, and become an active agent in your destiny? Do you want to live?

 

[mistermadhouse]

That's gotta be the best IGN review I've ever seen. Kudos to them.

 

[Vivek]

ERCboxoffice: "WB's GRAVITY rocketed past all earthly expectations, launching with $55.5M--the highest October debut of all-time."

 

[CelticPredator]

Glad to not totally alone.

At least Alfonso Curon knows how to make a game changing film using new technology, unlike Peter Jackson, who is degrading of cinema for the sake of new technology.

 

[Adolfo]

Great film that in my opinion will win big at awards time...bottom line for me...while not the greatest film for character development it is what it is because it doesnt need character development...Survival in Space is the character development...when it comes to survival it comes to totally that, everything else can drop dead...short film that gets to the point...refreshing at times silent drama...unique film...shows that some originality can still come...effects were just incredible...did some folks think they were going to hear a John Williams /big composer soundtrack too?...this film has guts and yet in my eyes was a simple film....genius

 

[CelticPredator]

I think people underestimate the character development in this movie. Sandra Bollock's character DID have a full character arc in the film.

She started off being afraid of living , to accepting her possible fate and just enjoying the ride of life.

Or if you want to get blunt, she started off scared, and then at the end wasn't scared no more.

 

[Scurvy26]

I'm surprised that I not only agree with Celtic, but I share very similar views with him on this film.

 

[CelticPredator]

Yes. People do agree with me. They just don't want too because I didn't like something they liked 3 years ago.

 

[The Josh]

Yes. People do agree with me. They just don't want too because I didn't like something they liked 3 years ago.

Yes, that's it.

 

[CelticPredator]

I love how you're gloating that you hate something so loved. Jesus Christ dude.

If you want to stay and discuss the film, please do, but if you're going to be throwing around passive aggressive pot shots at the film and people watching it, I really have to ask...why are you in this thread?

 

[CelticPredator]

Also, what a score!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FAS5q8QVVU[/ame]

 

[Adolfo]

I think people underestimate the character development in this movie. Sandra Bollock's character DID have a full character arc in the film.

She started off being afraid of living , to accepting her possible fate and just enjoying the ride of life.

Or if you want to get blunt, she started off scared, and then at the end wasn't scared no more.

agreed...IMHO a simpler character development but just as powerfully done as anything out there

 

[The Josh]

I love how you're gloating that you hate something so loved. Jesus Christ dude.

If you want to stay and discuss the film, please do, but if you're going to be throwing around passive aggressive pot shots at the film and people watching it, I really have to ask...why are you in this thread?

I'm gloating? Not sure how you come to that conclusion but whatever.

I am done discussion the film. I've not said anything passive aggressive towards anyone or anything. You've made a couple snarky comments my way and I let one go. I replied to the last because I like or don't like movie for me. You're not even a thought in my mind when I see a movie.

 

[CelticPredator]

Agreed yes. And I also agree it is simple. Sometimes simple is good. It just depends how you execute it.

 

[CelticPredator]

I'm gloating? Not sure how you come to that conclusion but whatever.

I am done discussion the film. I've not said anything passive aggressive towards anyone or anything. You've made a couple snarky comments my way and I let one go. I replied to the last because I like or don't like movie for me. You're not even a thought in my mind when I see a movie.

"Thanks for your opinion " is a very passive aggressive comment. No one minds if you want to discuss the film. But don't lay down a punch, and then throw up your dukes and recoil before anyone can get counter attack you.

 

[slynger]

I agree, the score was amazing!

The movie in general was great. The character development was definitely present. Sandra Bullock deserves every bit of praise she is getting for her role in this film - a great movie overall!!

 

[Adolfo]

Also, what a score!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FAS5q8QVVU

LOVE THE STRINGS...REMINDS ME OF A DOCUMENTARY TYPE of score...what impressed me thinking about it now is that eventually we will have to go out more in space and hopefully will have the money and technology to do so more...I could really see this happening to someone/group in space...a future accident that will one day happen to a poor soul done on film now