The metaphor was already so obvious. According to the film's science adviser Kevin Grazier and NASA engineer Robert Frost, however, the pair are still decelerating with Stone's leg caught in the parachute cords from the Soyuz. "[135][136], "Gravity (film)" redirects here. 1st – Gregory Ellwood, Guy Lodge, & Kristopher Tapley. [64], Preliminary reports predicted the film would open with takings of over $40 million in the US and Canada. [38] In September 2010, Cuarón received approval from Warner Bros. to offer the role without a screen test to Natalie Portman, who was praised for her performance in Black Swan (2010) at that time. Framestore was also heavily involved in the art direction and, along with The Third Floor, the previsualization. Stone's return from space, accompanied by meteorite-like debris, may be seen as a hint that elements essential to the development of life on Earth may have come from outer space in the form of meteorites. Communication with Mission Control is lost shortly thereafter as more communication satellites are knocked out by the debris. [20] According to him, the main theme of the film was "adversity"[11] and he uses the debris as a metaphor for this. A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecrafts appear around the world. "[83], Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film five out of five stars, writing "a brilliant and inspired movie-cyclorama ... a glorious imaginary creation that engulfs you utterly. "And for that, Gravity is a great gem and one exhilarating thrill ride. Bullock's characters never feel above the audience.

"[124], Astronaut Buzz Aldrin called the visual effects "remarkable", and said, "I was so extravagantly impressed by the portrayal of the reality of zero gravity. David Allum. [125] In James Cameron's documentary Story of Science Fiction, astronaut Cady Coleman who advised Sandra Bullock on the movie says "The only really big mistake they made in the movie, is that if you were up on a space station, the last thing you do is let George Clooney go. [56] Songs featured in the film include:[57], In most of the film's official trailers, Spiegel im Spiegel, written by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt in 1978, was used. [105] The film won the most awards of the night with seven Academy Awards: for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.

[48] Costume Designer Jany Temime said the spacesuits were fictitious – "no space suit opens up at the front – but we had to do that in order for her to get out. [22] Calamities occur but only the surviving astronauts see them. When the audience can't figure out what's real and what's not, they will believe it. "[88] Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph also awarded the film five out of five stars.
"[46] The soundtrack in the film's space scenes consists of the musical score and sounds astronauts would hear in their suits or in the space vehicles. ", "What Does A Real Astronaut Think Of 'Gravity'? Dr. Ryan Stone is aboard on her first space mission, her job being to perform a set of hardware upgrades on the Hubble. [72][73] IMAX alone generated $34.7 million from 323 theaters, a record for IMAX opening in October. It was the evolution of life in one, quick shot". When a bad science fiction movie comes out, no one bothers to ask me if it reminded me of the real thing. Realizing Kowalski's appearance was a hallucination, Stone regains the will to go on, restoring the spacecraft's oxygen flow and rigging the landing rockets to propel the capsule towards Tiangong. Some commentators have noted possible religious themes in the film. "[11], For the female role, Cuarón was in search of a lead that could "carry" the film in a manner akin to Tom Hanks' character in Cast Away, being the only person onscreen for a large part of the movie, and he began looking at a wide range of actors for the role. Upon its release, Gravity was met with widespread critical acclaim, with praise towards its direction and visuals. Cuarón was the most-nominated person at the awards; he was nominated for five awards, including his nominations as producer for Best Film awards and editor. [14], Made on a production budget of $100 million, Gravity was filmed digitally on multiple Arri Alexa cameras. [77] The film's high notable openings were in Russia and the CIS ($8.1 million), Germany ($3.8 million), Australia ($3.2 million), Italy ($2.6 million) and Spain ($2.3 million). Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. Box Office Movies With Prime Video, 10 Movies That Influenced 'The Space Between Us', Oscar-Nominated Science Fiction, Horror, & Fantasy Films, Col Needham's Top 30 Movies From the Last 30 Years, The Most Overrated Movies of 21st Century. [61][62] The film's US release coincided with the beginning of World Space Week, which was observed from October 4 to 10.

[79] By February 17, 2014, the film had grossed $700 million worldwide. [89], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film four out of four stars, stating that the film was "more than a movie. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Russian Space Station Captain

After all, all astronauts are just little fishes trying to survive out of their own habitat. Jim Barr. It's some kind of miracle. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Stone's leg gets entangled in the Soyuz's parachute cords and she grabs a strap on Kowalski's suit, but it soon becomes clear that the cords will not support them both. High-speed debris strikes the Explorer and Hubble, tearing Stone from the shuttle and leaving her tumbling through space. The release includes a "Silent Space Version" of the film which omits the score composed by Steven Price. [34], As a child, Alfonso Cuarón had an affinity for space programs, dreamed of becoming an astronaut, and would watch live Moon landings on television. [75] It opened at number one in the United Kingdom, taking GB£6.23 million over the first weekend of release,[76] and remained there for the second week. George Clooney is driving around like some sort of space cowboy and he's the only one who has any idea what's going on.
Her performance is as immersive as the special effects. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing Gravity near you. Other stars considered to some degree included Naomi Watts, Carey Mulligan, Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Abbie Cornish, Rebecca Hall and Olivia Wilde.

To my surprise, it's a Sandra Bullock movie. Rather than using the medium as a gimmick, Gravity uses it to depict a real environment that is completely alien to most people. It stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as American astronauts who are stranded in space after the mid-orbit destruction of their Space Shuttle, and attempt to return to Earth. Titanic.

[31][32][33][34] For instance, Robert Barron in The Catholic Register summarizes the tension between Gravity's technology and religious symbolism. Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? Stone angles the Soyuz towards Tiangong, but soon discovers that the Soyuz's engine has no fuel. [48] Getting into the rig took a significant amount of time, so Bullock chose to stay in it for up to 10 hours a day, communicating with others through a headset. They nicknamed the rig "Sandy's cage" and gave it a lighted sign. Although Gravity is often referred to in the media, and thus also by this article, as a science fiction film,[19] Cuarón told the BBC that he sees the film rather as "a drama of a woman in space". A Mumbai teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". The final scene, which takes place on Earth, was shot on an Arri 765 camera using 65mm film to provide the sequence with a visual contrast to the rest of the film. [45] Although the first trailer had audible explosions and other sounds, these scenes are silent in the finished film.

I just do not know if the thrills will be as compelling on subsequent viewings. Director Cuarón said, "She's in these murky waters almost like an amniotic fluid or a primordial soup, in which you see amphibians swimming. [26] Other critics made connections with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). The spinning is going to happen—maybe not quite that vigorous—but certainly we've been fortunate that people haven't been in those situations yet. [86], Matt Zoller Seitz, writing on RogerEbert.com, gave the film four out of four stars, calling it "a huge and technically dazzling film and that the film's panoramas of astronauts tumbling against starfields and floating through space station interiors are at once informative and lovely". Filming & Production [111][112] Despite not winning Best Film, Gravity won six awards, the greatest number of awards in 2013. Another Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [43], Principal photography began in London, on 9 May 2011.

I couldn't figure out how these long shots were accomplished. Its nominations included Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role. It took many months to design it and years to shoot it. A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production. [52] This scene was challenging for the team to shoot because the light was constantly changing from one frame to the other with the earth and ISS moving, and the sun changing its position all simultaneously.

[36], In 2010, Angelina Jolie, who had rejected a sequel to Wanted (2008), was in contact with Warner Bros. to star in the film. The film earned accolades from numerous critics and guilds.