Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity" (2013)

On October 4th 2013, director Alfonso Cuarón released his masterpiece of a film, "Gravity". In my own personal opinion, Gravity is competing to be quite possibly the greatest film of the year. From the marvellous leading lady, Sandra Bullock and the leading male, George Clooney, to the flawless CGI represented on screen, Gravity is a film with little to argue against.
In the beginning, we experience possibly one of the longest and most confusing shots within the history of cinema. We, the audience, are thrown into the silent yet terrifying space above us, alongside Bullock, Clooney, and their co-star astronauts. We are treated as if we are spectators inside of a bubble alongside them, due to the twists and turns of the samara angles. Perhaps, the dizziness caused could be something for few to complain over; however, I feel that such creativity cannot be criticised; just how many films use angles like these?

Clooney brings quite a vast amount of laughter to a film revolving around life and death, which (you will assume), isn't an easy task. Bullock reflects the true feelings that an astronaut may also feel, such as the obvious panic, stress and confusion. Both actors bring an extreme sense of realism and tension to the film, leaving us all (and I'm sure I can vouch for most) on the edges of our seats.