Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” - 2 Corinthians 4:16. Bullock’s character not only learns how to let go of things in life but to also not give up in times of deep peril. Everything in life happens for a reason and it all happens in God’s timing. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 (ESV) says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Although there is no mention of Buddhism, we briefly see a small Buddha sitting on a control panel in a Chinese space station. Throughout her journey, I was able to pull from the film that she realized that Someone was constantly looking out for her. To me, it appeared that she had a feeling that God exists but doesn’t know where to start or how to seek Him. She admits over the radio that she was never taught how to pray but asks those on the other end to pray for her. There aren’t many spiritual elements to “Gravity”, but there is one moment in the film where Dr. Come Oscar® season, I’m sure this film will be nominated for multiple awards. It is the best post-converted 2D to 3D film I have ever seen and is definitely worth the 3D premium price.īoth Sandra Bullock and George Clooney give phenomenal performances, and Steven Price’s compelling musical score adds so much more depth to the film. The visual effects are stunning and, when combined with 3D, almost make you feel that you are in the movie. Director Alfonso Cuarón sets the pacing perfectly for this sweeping 90 minute thrill ride with a great blend of slow moving moments and intense perilous sequences. The opening sequence is simply breathtaking and lasts about 15 minutes without any cuts. On a filmmaking note, “Gravity” is the best film I have seen this year, not only visually but in terms of storytelling and directing. The only alcohol content present in the film is when Kowalski takes a brief sip of vodka. They are frozen stiff, including one with half of his face missing due to collision with space debris. ***SPOILER*** A few corpses are seen floating in a destroyed space station (a brief jump scene) while some are drifting off into space which can be disturbing/frightening to some viewers. The two main characters are in constant peril throughout most of the film, which include fires, low oxygen and constantly dodging debris. The action gets quite intense at times when debris collides with the space shuttle and various stations. There are a few mild scattered profanities in the film including the a-word, d**n (4), h*ll (8), and SOB. There is some brief strong language (as the rating suggests) including one f-word, about seven s-words, three misuses of God’s name and one abuse of Christ’s name. Stone wears a formfitting tank top and short shorts when she removes her space suit. There is some very light sexual content, including a brief mention of an affair, light flirting (Kowalski makes a pass at Dr. However, there is some content that some viewers may want to be aware of before walking into “Gravity”. It’s not just a movie, but an experience. “Gravity” is a work of art that shouldn’t be missed by fans of space films or people who study film (like myself). Space travel is dangerous, and director Alfonso Cuarón doesn’t refrain from showing us the extreme peril these astronauts face. Stone and Matt Kowalski’s astronomical skills are put to the test as they flee their destroyed space shuttle and try to make it to another orbiting station before they not only run out of oxygen, but jetpack fuel as well-all while floating 200 miles above Earth’s surface.Īlthough there is no reference to a Creator in the script, “Gravity” is still a film that displays the beauty of God’s creation through its sweeping cinematography and visuals of Earth and the galaxy surrounding it. Ryan Stone ( Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski ( George Clooney). You’re dodging space debris and have an oxygen level of 8% or less. Now imagine being in a spacesuit fending for your life. It’s clear and open for miles around you, and while floating in zero gravity you have a beautiful view of the sun rising from behind the Earth. The Earth below you is a breathtaking site to behold.
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