Gravity is a new film that tells the tale of two astronauts in a life or death situation. The odds are stacked ever so much against them after the Russians blow up a satellite, starting a chain reaction of destruction. The two astronauts are the sole survivors of their mission, and the chemistry between Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) is strong and evident whenever they are together. Some of the dialogue can be a little bit dull, especially towards the beginning, but trust me when I say that the movie gets very exciting very soon.

The cinematography in Gravity is a major factor in its acclaim, and I agree completely. Every scene – whether a beautiful shot of Earth from outer space or one of the seemingly endless views of outer space itself – is magnificent, so magnificent that only seeing it in 3D on the big screen can truly do the film justice. Even so, if you aren’t able to experience it in a theater, I would still recommend seeing this masterpiece. While the film has been criticized as not scientifically accurate by numerous astrophysicists and former astronauts (as cited by CNN: www.cnn.com/2013/10/07/showbiz/movies/gravity-scientists/), it is not intended to be a space documentary, but rather a tale of the human will to survive, no matter where we are.

I believe that Gravity is one of the best movies of the year and is definitely the best-looking. Don’t think that it’s just an hour and a half of people floating in space. The film is absolutely thrilling and will have you on the edge of your seats many times. I give Gravity a 4.5/5 stars, which means that if you haven’t already seen it, go out, buy a ticket, and enjoy.