No way could astronauts from the shuttle ever reach the International Space Station, but Gravity asks us to believe both this could happen and that an astronaut could then go on to reach a Chinese space station, too. These objects just don't orbit anywhere--ANYWHERE!!!!--near close enough to each other to make these events even remotely possible. Not only are their orbits vastly different in altitude and trajectory, it would be highly unlikely for them all to be near each other in the same orbit. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Gravity also asks us to believe that the orbit of the space debris intersected with that of the shuttle and was synchronized with it. Potier, Laura (December 31, 2019). "100 decade-defining films of the 2010s". Outtake Magazine . Retrieved October 18, 2023. There is a faint hint of "2001: Space Oddessy" in the scent of this film, though it clearly stands apart. The not-so-subtle metaphors for gestation, birth, re-birth, and evolution are beautifully illustrated in this film, and give the viewer an eloquent buffet of food-for-thought. Compartmentalizing Gravity's production is difficult, at least in traditional filmmaking terms. Cuarón, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki ( Children of Men, The Tree of Life), co-editor Mark Sanger, visual effects supervisor Tim Webber and the team at FX house Framestore worked hand in hand to create shots as daring, innovative and fearless as they are heartstoppingly beautiful and convincing. The lines between each artist's responsibilities blurred daily, to the point that it's something of a miracle Gravity was even completed, much less that it returned from the outer wastelands of development hell the refined, precision-crafted masterwork it is. Any number of things could have gone terribly, terribly wrong. The studio could have pulled the plug at any moment. Cuarón could have run into a variety of insurmountable obstacles. Budget constraints could have come calling. As it was, every step of the way was already fraught with delays and challenges. But the eyes of the filmmakers were always trained on the story and characters, without fail. You'll find very few effects for effects' sake here. Most every visual, no matter how technically impressive, serves the script and performances. Even the magnificent 17-minute "take" that opens the film isn't vanity or grandstanding on the part of Cuarón and Lubezki. The shot is explicitly designed to fully immerse viewers in the reality of Gravity from the outset, and does just that to amazing results.

One Year Later: Gravity". The Dissolve. Archived from the original on November 11, 2014 . Retrieved November 14, 2014. UPDATE: Warner Bros. and IMAX Sign Up to 20 Picture Deal!". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. April 25, 2010. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011 . Retrieved August 17, 2011. Matt Zoller Seitz, writing on RogerEbert.com, gave the film four out of four stars, calling it "a huge and technically dazzling film and that the film's panoramas of astronauts tumbling against starfields and floating through space station interiors are at once informative and lovely". [28] Justin Chang, writing for Variety, said that the film "restores a sense of wonder, terror and possibility to the big screen that should inspire awe among critics and audiences worldwide". [106] Richard Corliss of Time praised Cuarón for playing "daringly and dexterously with point-of-view: at one moment you're inside Ryan's helmet as she surveys the bleak silence, then in a subtle shift you're outside to gauge her reaction. The 3-D effects, added in post-production, provide their own extraterrestrial startle: a hailstorm of debris hurtles at you, as do a space traveler's thoughts at the realization of being truly alone in the universe." [102] a b "Gravity". October 2013. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021 . Retrieved October 26, 2021. George Clooney as Lieutenant Matthew "Matt" Kowalski, [14] the commander of the team. Kowalski is a veteran astronaut planning to retire after the Explorer expedition. He enjoys telling stories about himself and joking with his team, and is determined to protect the lives of his fellow astronauts. [21]

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BAFTA Awards: '12 Years A Slave' Wins Best Film But 'Gravity' Carries Most Weight With Six Total Nods; Chiwetel Ejiofor & Cate Blanchett Take Actor Wins; 'American Hustle' Scores 3 Including For Jennifer Lawrence". BAFTA. February 16, 2014. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014 . Retrieved February 16, 2014. Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón deserves a standing ovation for his film is a visual masterpiece. You know you have watched a film of this caliber when you keep asking yourself throughout, ‘How did they do it’! The four and a half years of production work pay off, as you can tell every frame is painstakingly made. Gravity (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. August 23, 2013. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020 . Retrieved August 23, 2013. Visuals : 10 ... Script: 0 If this had been a silent film, it would have been perfect, but, sadly, it's rife with banal and irritating chitter-chatter, none of which was used to truly propel the story nor profoundly flesh-out the characters. Everything that needed to be known could have simply been shown in a couple of captions, and expressed through body language/facial expressions. NOTHING needed to be said here, especially not this dribble that was passed off as dialogue.

A "special edition" Blu-ray was released on March 31, 2015. The release includes a "Silent Space Version" of the film which omits the score composed by Steven Price. [81] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ] The film justifiably won Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Sound Mixing, as the filmmakers took full advantage of the opportunities offered by Atmos. Dolby's new immersive audio format was launched four years ago and utilises an object-based approach to sound design. In conjunction with additional speakers at the sides and rear, subwoofers in all four corners of the auditorium and two arrays of overhead speakers, the format allows sound designers an unprecedented level of creative freedom. Instead of mixing for specific channels, Atmos can treat dialogue music and effects as 'objects' that are moved around in three-dimensional space. For a film about astronauts stranded in space, there was no better marriage of story and technology. Vikaas, Kishwer (October 18, 2013). "Q&A with 'Gravity"s Other Star: UK Actor Phaldut Sharma". The Aerogram.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014 . Retrieved December 3, 2014. Movies From The Last 15 Years That Are Super Overrated". Huffington Post. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017 . Retrieved October 4, 2014. As with Cameron's spectacle, Gravity is so dominated by CG effects that the 3D works, providing it with a genuinely immersive quality which (besides Avatar) is likely unparalleled in previous uses of the format. Not only do we get all those trademark reach-out-and-touch-it moments that viewers appear to have a love/hate relationship with, but the 3D brings life to a place most of us are utterly unfamiliar with: truly affording us a glimpse at the bottomless depth of space. It's also probably the first time any of us have seen space-side views of the Earth where the landscape takes on a tangible texture, with mountain ranges and plateaus giving an extra dimension to the previously 'flat' globe.What else is there to say? Gravity is my favourite film of all time, everyone who knows me knows that I adore this film, I physically cannot find a flaw. It's a masterpiece. Unfortunately it's a film that a lot of people like to hate and sure everyone has their opinions, but hating a film just because it's highly rated is not an excuse. So if you haven't seen Gravity, go out to the shop, but the 3D Blu-ray, but a massive TV with surround sound and enjoy it. No thanks necessary, you are all very welcome!

Hornaday, Ann (October 3, 2013). " 'Gravity' works as both thrilling sci-fi spectacle and brilliant high art". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022 . Retrieved August 29, 2017. All of these tools were used to capture the thematic and emotional story we were trying to tell." - Alfonso Cuarón.Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film four out of four stars, stating that the film was "more than a movie. It's some kind of miracle." [109] A. O. Scott, writing for The New York Times, highlighted the use of 3-D which he said, "surpasses even what James Cameron accomplished in the flight sequences of Avatar". Scott also said that the film "in a little more than 90 minutes rewrites the rules of cinema as we have known them". [31] Quentin Tarantino said it was one of his top ten films of 2013. [110] Empire, Time and Total Film ranked the film as the best of 2013. [111] [112] [113] With that being said, 'Gravity' has much more to it than the visuals and direction. The music is an incredible fit, it's haunting, sweeping and breathtakingly beautiful. A good deal of the story is gripping, with intimacy, tension and great emotional impact. Cuarón incredibly is able to give his audience a sense of claustrophobia whether his cast are inside an orbiting capsule or in the vast darkness of space. And as the astronauts deal with each new developing tragedy, the audience will themselves be gasping for air rooting for the character's success in each new attempt at survival. Kim, Jonathan (October 4, 2013). "ReThink Review: Gravity – The Best Space Movie Since 2001". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023 . Retrieved June 20, 2014.

Cuarón wrote the screenplay with his son Jonás and attempted to develop the film at Universal Pictures. Later, the distribution rights were acquired by Warner Bros. Pictures. David Heyman, who previously worked with Cuarón on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), produced the film with him. Gravity was produced entirely in the United Kingdom, where British visual effects company Framestore spent more than three years creating most of the film's visual effects, which involve over 80 of its 91 minutes. As a result, “Gravity” puts you completely on edge, starting with type on the screen that explains that way out there, “there is nothing to carry sound. No air pressure. No oxygen. Life in space is impossible.” In our series of To 3D or not to 3D columns we've always given the edge to films that use actual 3D cameras, rather than relying on digital manipulation to make it happen in post. But even though Gravity was planned in 3D from the very start-- Cuaron says the original title was Space Adventure In 3D-- the team created the entire 3D effect in post-production. Heyman explains, "Emmanuel Lubezki, Alfonso’s cameraman, was very involved in that decision, as was the digital effects supervisor, and obviously Alfonso. They came to the conclusion that the nature of the filmmaking process-- the cumbersome nature of 3D cameras, but also the flexibility of doing it in post. It was a decision made early on, and actually, I honestly believe that the 3D in this film is better for having been done the way it has been done." From a technical standpoint, whether or not you love, loathe, like, hate, or don't care about this movie, 'Gravity is a masterclass. It's absolutely stunning in just about every way. I've always been impressed with Cuarón's visual style. He often uses fluid steadicam shots as well as long takes (or oners), which are not only impressive from a production standpoint, but really sell being in the moment with the characters. Basically, when a team of movie makers do something bold in their filmmaking, I can't help but cheer and be impressed at the circus-like bravdo. Rosenberg, Adam (April 27, 2013). "Robert Downey Jr. In Talks To Star In 'Children of Men' Director Alfonso Cuaron's 'Gravity' ". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013.To start, the visuals and effects are pretty amazing. It executes the realism of space well. Thats where it stops, you get used to the shots over earth after a few minutes, then it just goes from one ridiculous disaster scenario to another for good aul sandra who seems to know Chinese and Russian by the way!! George Clooneys character is very annoying, never shuts up, must get in lots of pub fights if he was real. Bafta Film Awards 2014: Full list of nominees". BBC News. January 8, 2014. Archived from the original on May 23, 2014 . Retrieved January 8, 2014. a b McNary, Dave (December 16, 2010). "Clooney to replace Downey Jr. in 'Gravity' ". Variety . Retrieved April 27, 2013.