Plot
On a routine spacewalk fixing the Hubble telescope, disaster strikes. Stranding Dr Ryan Stone ( Sandra Bullock) on her first Shuttle mission with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky ( George Clooney) on his last mission together in space and fighting to survive.
Review
This is a survival thriller starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Set adrift in space and trying to find a way to survive.
The film looks stunning and captures the claustrophobia and the infinite size of space all at the same time. The sound and soundtrack is amazing adding atmosphere to this film.
Sandra Bullock gives a solid performance of someone who only lives to work and with past demons. It is a measured and sensitive performance. George Clooney plays the seasoned veteran down to a tee. At one moment he is the flippant devil may care attitude of a flyer and then with a flick of a switch when disaster strikes he becomes a believable consummate professional. Ed Harris lends his voice to mission control. A role that he has played before in Apollo 13.
Alfonso and Jonan Cuaron have written a first class story.
The direction from Alfonso Cuaron is great and the tension is ratcheted up all the way during the film with no real let up.
There are some implausible bits but hey this is a film afterall.
This is a beautiful stunning 90 minbute film where you feel like you are transported into space. It is a roller coaster ride, gripping and intense. A must see film.
9/10
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