![]() ![]() ![]() The narrative is simplicity itself, a basic story of survival but under the most impossible conditions. Though the presentation has more weight than the story, Cuarón develops an unparalleled visual experience that no words could adequately describe, and a theatrical experience no viewer will soon forget. All around is the beauty of the Earth, Sun, and stars for scenery, realized by way of landmark special effects. Having co-written the script with his son Jonás, the Children of Men director sets out to make the audience feel like we’re in space, floating helplessly in a vast, soundless vacuum. ![]() The straightforward narrative involves the survival of two astronauts after an unexpected accident leaves them stranded in space, a scenario where Murphy’s Law applies to every situation. For Gravity, director Alfonso Cuarón juggles dazzling computer-generated images, 3D technology, performances by Sandra Bullock and George Clooney on wires and in front of green screens, inspired visual choreography, and a miraculous use of camerabatics to conceive what is perhaps the most effective gut-reaction film in years. ![]()
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