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I just saw it in 3D (only option available at this theater) this afternoon. I enjoyed the movie, but then, I seem to be less discerning than some folks I've seen, when it comes to movies. I'll second Billzilla's procedural comment, but it's easy to give them a pass on that (Gotta keep the story moving, don'cha know!).
Clooney was about what you'd expect. Bullock brought her "A" game. Her role was more challenging, with more room to stretch out in.
I thought the cinematography was very good, and definitely justified the expense of seeing it in the theater. That's coming from someone who doesn't catch many movies in the theater any more, (and has come to view most of what comes out of Hollywood as drivel).
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I saw Gravity this afternoon. If you're going for story and story alone wait for DVD. I don't mean that as a bad thing because there is enough to keep your attention. The hero of the story isn't the two actors but the SFX and cinematography. The scenery is awe inspiring as they travel across the Earth. I don't know if they did the zero gravity scenes like they did for The Right Stuff or if it was all CGI, but it looked good while things float past the camera of the actors try to manage themselves in their environment. As far as waiting for DVD, I think it's a visual feast that deserves to be seen on the large screen. It really makes an impact of the enormity of space and the beauty of our planet. I don't think I'd get that same perspective on TV and for me it was worth the asking price of admission.
As I said, if story is your only concern (after all it's only a survival movie and how deep can that go?) you should probably wait. There were some panic inducing moments, acted well by Sandra. Clooney is his dry humour self, but makes a believable veteran astronaut. I wasn't disappointed, but I knew very little going in.
Sandra has got really really nice legs.
EDIT: re 3d. I wasn't too keen on paying the asking price for 3D so I decided on standard 4K resolution flat image. There were a few scenes you knew were especially shot for the 3D effect. Other times, seeing the flotsam entering and exiting the screen would add a lot to the effect and atmosphere. If the asking price isn't an issue I'd see it in 3D, though it's not mandatory to enjoy he flick. I saw this yesterday in IMAX 3D and I'd pretty much agree with this post. The story is OK, and good enough, but really the movie appears to have been shot to view in 3D. It really was amazing in 3D and I would highly recommend seeing it that way. My wife bought the tickets, so I don't know how much they cost (and I guess I don't really want to know now). While the movie itself is ok, what it really does is knock your socks off with some amazing space cinematography. Once it gets going it doesn't let up for the whole movie. I was pretty emotionally exhausted by the end!
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Also watched it in 3D over the weekend.
Like everyone else here, the story is on rails from opening till end, no real surprise. However, if one movie needed to be filmed in 3D, it had to be this one, fantastic.
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I'll probably see this in the theater even though I'm not a big fan of either Bullock or Clooney. I like them both... so I am looking forward to this. I think Bullock is real easy on the eyes .. even as she ages.. and Clooney is our generation's Redford in some of the films he is making.. I even like his goofy comedy stuff like O Brother Where Art Thou, Burn after Reading and Leatherheads.. This will be one of those solo movies that I treat myself to.
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I'll probably see this in the theater even though I'm not a big fan of either Bullock or Clooney. I like them both... so I am looking forward to this. I think Bullock is real easy on the eyes .. even as she ages.. and Clooney is our generation's Redford in some of the films he is making.. I even like his goofy comedy stuff like O Brother Where Art Thou, Burn after Reading and Leatherheads.. This will be one of those solo movies that I treat myself to. Two of my favorite actors. Great point about Clooney being this generation's Redford. Can't wait to see this movie. pescador
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I saw Gravity this afternoon. If you're going for story and story alone wait for DVD. I don't mean that as a bad thing because there is enough to keep your attention. The hero of the story isn't the two actors but the SFX and cinematography. The scenery is awe inspiring as they travel across the Earth. I don't know if they did the zero gravity scenes like they did for The Right Stuff or if it was all CGI, but it looked good while things float past the camera of the actors try to manage themselves in their environment. As far as waiting for DVD, I think it's a visual feast that deserves to be seen on the large screen. It really makes an impact of the enormity of space and the beauty of our planet. I don't think I'd get that same perspective on TV and for me it was worth the asking price of admission.
As I said, if story is your only concern (after all it's only a survival movie and how deep can that go?) you should probably wait. There were some panic inducing moments, acted well by Sandra. Clooney is his dry humour self, but makes a believable veteran astronaut. I wasn't disappointed, but I knew very little going in.
Sandra has got really really nice legs.
EDIT: re 3d. I wasn't too keen on paying the asking price for 3D so I decided on standard 4K resolution flat image. There were a few scenes you knew were especially shot for the 3D effect. Other times, seeing the flotsam entering and exiting the screen would add a lot to the effect and atmosphere. If the asking price isn't an issue I'd see it in 3D, though it's not mandatory to enjoy he flick. Thinking about buying the Right Stuff. I've heard nothing but good things about it. I wonder if the BluRay edition is worth it? Pescador1
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The Right Stuff is one of the best movies out there, as well as one of the most perfectly cast. Go for it with confidence.
I'll never forget seeing that on the big screen.
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The Right Stuff is one of the best movies out there, as well as one of the most perfectly cast. Go for it with confidence.
I'll never forget seeing that on the big screen. Thanks Kryptonite. I'm definitely going for the BluRay. Pescador
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The Right Stuff. LOVE. THIS. MOVIE!
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I will take it that many of you that have enjoyed this movie at least own ORBITER and/or KERBAL SPACE PROGRAM (KSP)!!!
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For Clooney, I wish they had pursued his character in The Peacemaker for more movies. That and The American were both excellent IMO.
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I'll probably see this in the theater even though I'm not a big fan of either Bullock or Clooney. I like them both... so I am looking forward to this. I think Bullock is real easy on the eyes .. even as she ages.. and Clooney is our generation's Redford in some of the films he is making.. I even like his goofy comedy stuff like O Brother Where Art Thou, Burn after Reading and Leatherheads.. This will be one of those solo movies that I treat myself to. Two of my favorite actors. Great point about Clooney being this generation's Redford. Can't wait to see this movie. pescador That monologue at the end of Michael Clayton is priceless.. "Are you so stupid ypu don't even know who I am??!!.. I'm not the guy you kill!! I'm the guy you buy!!" One of my all time favorites along with "... that's right... I've killed women and children..... " and "I take it you don't even care about the part you had in breaking one of the best men you will ever know.... " and quite a few others.. Thinking about buying the Right Stuff. I've heard nothing but good things about it. I wonder if the BluRay edition is worth it?
Pescador1 A great film.. Yeager himself does two cameos in there... For Clooney, I wish they had pursued his character in The Peacemaker for more movies. That and The American were both excellent IMO. Yeah those were good.. I liked Syriana as well.. the character was very complex...
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Saw Gravity. It is a very good movie that didn't piss me off as much as I expected it too. It of course is technically wrong: This guy covers the most of the big issues. Different Orbital Inclinations is biggest. In plane changes are fairly easy. Out of plane changes are a bear (Your changing a 7.8 KILOMETER per SECOND vector). To his list I would add the following: - The reentry module of the Shenzhou is in a out of control tumble at the entry interface. Even with a functional attitude control system (movie is unclear of it's status) it is unlikely to get into heat shield forward attitude.
- Assuming your are even in the correct reentry angle. Too steep you burn up, Too shallow and you skip off the atmosphere.
- The odds are you land in deep ocean. 72% of Earth surface is ocean, granted you should calculate percentage based on the orbit's ground track. As per the article, Orbital Inclinations are chosen to maximize radio coverage, thus time over land of the launching country.
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The reentry module of the Shenzhou is in a out of control tumble at the entry interface. Even with a functional attitude control system (movie is unclear of it's status) it is unlikely to get into heat shield forward attitude. The Russian (and hence Chinese) modules are designed to be dynamically stable so they'll fall heat-shield first without any active assistance. It's done with a combination of the centre of gravity position and aerodynamics.
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Sandra. Hot..and can act..tick. Space. Tick Clooney. Interesting (and not Channing Tatum)..tick Will be seeing on Saturday, been really looking forward to see this on the big screen
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I found the Hollywood Bullsh!t factor to be comparatively minimal except maybe that they never really explain why all the debris is in an opposed orbit (how else would you get that monstrous chain reaction) - but I'm willing to accept that as the basic premise of the scenario and from that on it appeared mostly credible.
The visuals are superb. It definitely is prime Big Screen material. 3D isn't necessary (as usual) - but probably unavoidable (as usual).
Watched in a late-night double feature together with Rush, and now the memories are fighting each other in my head. I recommend both, though maybe not on the same evening.
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My wife and I saw it a couple of hours ago in 3D. Great movie, both my left hand and left leg still hurt from my wife�s grip. Was a bit too exciting for her lol. I'd say 3D is worth it for this and big screen a absolute must.
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Just back from the theater, saw it in 3D.
Awesome footage. I liked the scenes, where the space stations were torn apart in silence.
And of course: Sandra. She`s two years older than me, but she aged far better, lol....
[Nerd] In the German dubbed version, they said, there were Com-sats hit, aren`t they at a 36,000 km orbit, not at 600 km? [/Nerd]
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