Gravity

This week I am reviewing the vastly underrated film, Gravity. Now, I say underrated here referring specifically to the public, critics loved the film. I may also want to narrow the "public" down to some men in particular in my personal social circle. Viewing the film, these men were not able to keep focus or stay interested in the film, possibly because they have very short attention spans, and also possibly because there were no car chases or gun fights. Before I digress too far here, I will educate and inform these members of the public and all alike on the wonders of this film. 
Sandra Bullock, who I adore, is Gravity, as stated by the director of the film in the past Academy Awards show, to which the Miss Congeniality (fitting for her character) star became visibly emotional. Bullock performs with such intensity and emotion that, if you are not only partial to car chases and gun fights, you cannot help but become riveted, and emotionally invested in the outcome of the film. 

Although the film does surround at most two characters and takes place entirely in the same or similar environments of space, I was blown away by the film, the ending perhaps especially. That being said though, as Bullock is the main character, and for much of the film the only character, it was really her performance I was hooked on. The emotional aspects of her personal life added to the dialogue of the film was presented as a memoir. Her journey through past, to thoughts and doubt of the future, and back to living in her current distressed environment are presented in a way that made me feel as if I was witnessing a private moment between Bullock and her experiences in life. I found myself praying fiercely that her journey would end well. That type of emotional connection to a film and fictional character can not be achieved in many films, nor can it be presented by many actors or actresses. The weak moments, strong moments, sad moments and incredibly happy moments make this film one of the best I have seen. I had not witnessed such a real performance in a long time, and it was refreshing to see such talent in a person who has had some past troubles and issues, and has only blossomed into a successful better, happier version of herself beyond them. 

I give this movie one cupcake because, especially if you happen to be in a relationship with a typical male, the point may be fully grasped by another viewer, and the cry is a very necessary part of viewing this film. Don't forget to check out the trailer below!