The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Gravity
Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama · 2013
Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.
Movie details
Gravity
“Don't let go.”
2013 Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama 1h 31m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
Dr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Gravity?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Written by
Alfonso Cuarón · Jonás Cuarón
Sandra Bullock
Ryan Stone
George Clooney
Matt Kowalski
Ed Harris
Mission Control (voice)
Orto Ignatiussen
Aningaaq (voice)
Phaldut Sharma
Shariff (voice)
Amy Warren
Explorer Captain (voice)
Basher Savage
Russian Space Station Captain (voice)
Court is in session
Put Gravity on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.