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Title: Gravity
Post by: Great Rumbler on September 23, 2013, 12:50:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiTiKOy59o4

Quote from: Entertainment Weekly
What's astonishing about the film is its hypnotic seamlessness - the way that the director, Alfonso Cuarón, using special effects (and 3D) with a nearly poetic simplicity and command, places us right up there in space along with the people on screen.

Quote from: Time Out
This isn't just the best-looking film of the year, it's one of the most awe-inspiring achievements in the history of special-effects cinema.

Quote from: Film.com
This is truly awesome.

Quote from: The Atlantic
A master class in fluid camerawork, bold, unfussy imagery and special effects that put most recent Hollywood blockbusters to shame.

Quote from: TIME Magazine
If the film past is dead, Gravity shows us the glory of cinema's future. It thrills on so many levels. And because Cuar‪ón is a movie visionary of the highest order, you truly can't beat the view.

8.8/10 average review. 94% positive with 36 reviews total.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gravity_2013/

:lawd
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: demi on September 23, 2013, 01:01:53 PM
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Clooney dies
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Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: HyperZoneWasAwesome on September 23, 2013, 01:08:31 PM
two of the best films I saw this year both had rad elbow drops (The Worlds End and F&F6), I don't know how they'll fit in this movie, but I'm expecting great things out of it nonetheless.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on September 23, 2013, 01:42:16 PM
Can't wait.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on September 23, 2013, 02:05:28 PM
Gonna see a screening of this on the 1st. :hyper
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Joe Molotov on September 23, 2013, 02:20:11 PM
Will watch.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 23, 2013, 02:58:34 PM
Any aliens? Not sure I can deal with "two people lost in space" for two hours
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Human Snorenado on September 23, 2013, 04:00:54 PM
I have friends whose opinions I trust implicitly on film quality that have seen this.

They have all said the same two things:

1) See this thing in the best 3D you possibly can; it's the best use of 3D in film to date.

2) Alfonso Cuaron is a fucking master... this is the final confirmation.

I'm counting down the days.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Robo on September 23, 2013, 04:24:39 PM
Real spoiler:

Gravity wins.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on September 23, 2013, 04:31:37 PM
I. Can't. Fucking. Wait.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: tiesto on September 23, 2013, 06:46:13 PM
Trailers looked awesome, glad to hear the rest of the film is up to snuff.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on September 24, 2013, 04:28:11 PM
Quote from: Robo on September 23, 2013, 04:24:39 PM
Real spoiler:

Gravity wins.

Gravity always wins in the end.

I love Children of Men but I'm kind of terrified to see this in a theater. :(
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Human Snorenado on September 24, 2013, 05:12:45 PM
See it in a theater.  Seriously, the visual effects/3D are supposed to be next level shit.  People who work in the film industry have all said the same thing:  see it, and see it in the best 3D you possibly can.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Diunx on September 24, 2013, 06:09:07 PM
Excited to see this, lame cast and all.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 01, 2013, 10:59:19 PM
Shiiiiiiiiiit! If I had to describe this movie with one word it would be "intense".  From beginning to end.  When I left I heard "on the edge of my seat" repeatedly. Its also absolutely beautiful and should be seen in Imax 3D.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 01, 2013, 11:00:40 PM
:lawd
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: demi on October 01, 2013, 11:15:49 PM
http://www.themoviespoiler.com/Spoilers/Gravity.html
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: chronovore on October 02, 2013, 03:12:00 AM
I may see it when it opens in Japan in two years.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 02, 2013, 03:15:58 AM
I'm interested in seeing it, but I'm not going to rush to see it. I will see it in due time.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 02, 2013, 03:18:56 AM
...you're going to miss seeing it in 3D.

:snoop
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 02, 2013, 03:22:35 AM
How long are 3d versions of movies out in theaters?
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 09:45:45 AM
Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on October 02, 2013, 03:22:35 AM
How long are 3d versions of movies out in theaters?
Imax 3D is the way to see it bro. October 11th Captain Phillips will begin taking away theaters from Gravity and it will probably be gone in another week after that.  It's the definition of spectacle.  For reals.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 09:55:50 AM
every time i buy in to the "no, THIS is the film you've gotta see in 3D" spiel, i come out of the theatre totally regretting it.

not falling for it again.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 09:55:50 AM
every time i buy in to the "no, THIS is the film you've gotta see in 3D" spiel, i come out of the theatre totally regretting it.

not falling for it again.
do what you gotta do.  Maybe 3D just isn't for you.  There are definitely good uses of it out there.  If 3D interests you, this is a movie you don't want to miss in 3D
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Brehvolution on October 02, 2013, 10:31:41 AM
Will rent the 3D version.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 10:37:59 AM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 09:55:50 AM
every time i buy in to the "no, THIS is the film you've gotta see in 3D" spiel, i come out of the theatre totally regretting it.

not falling for it again.
do what you gotta do.  Maybe 3D just isn't for you.  There are definitely good uses of it out there.  If 3D interests you, this is a movie you don't want to miss in 3D

it does interest me on a conceptual level, i've tried the 1080p rift and it got my yayas going, but a flat projection into filtered glasses always feels like "huh, that's neat" distraction for 15 minutes before my brain recalibrates itself and then i spend the rest of the movie wishing i didn't have to watch it with dumb glasses on at crappy light levels.

i guess i need someone who i know has always had as equally wretched an experience to tell me that this is the first time they've ever enjoyed 3D, then i'll give it a fair shot.


Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 02, 2013, 11:28:23 AM
I will see it some time within the next week then.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 12:13:16 PM
Quote from: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 10:37:59 AM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: headwalk on October 02, 2013, 09:55:50 AM
every time i buy in to the "no, THIS is the film you've gotta see in 3D" spiel, i come out of the theatre totally regretting it.

not falling for it again.
do what you gotta do.  Maybe 3D just isn't for you.  There are definitely good uses of it out there.  If 3D interests you, this is a movie you don't want to miss in 3D

it does interest me on a conceptual level, i've tried the 1080p rift and it got my yayas going, but a flat projection into filtered glasses always feels like "huh, that's neat" distraction for 15 minutes before my brain recalibrates itself and then i spend the rest of the movie wishing i didn't have to watch it with dumb glasses on at crappy light levels.

i guess i need someone who i know has always had as equally wretched an experience to tell me that this is the first time they've ever enjoyed 3D, then i'll give it a fair shot.
I see.  Can't help you there.  I've enjoyed a few movies in 3D.  Avatar, Pacific Rim and this off the top of my head.  Others felt like a waste.  Most movies feel like they run out of ways to make the 3D interesting.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Beezy on October 02, 2013, 08:08:52 PM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 02, 2013, 12:13:16 PM
I see.  Can't help you there.  I've enjoyed a few movies in 3D.  Avatar, Pacific Rim and this off the top of my head.  Others felt like a waste.  Most movies feel like they run out of ways to make the 3D interesting.
Same for me. Pacific Rim in imax 3D was amazing. Gonna have to convince my friends to see Gravity that way.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 03, 2013, 05:27:32 PM
Thumbs-up from Buzz Aldrin!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gravity-review-by-astronaut-buzz-639883
Title: salty vaginas christ almighty
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 04, 2013, 01:48:53 AM
Best 3D movie I've ever seen.  All those space sequences were :lawd :lawd :lawd :lawd :lawd :lawd :lawd


For the movie alone, I thought it was fucking great up until

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Bullock gets into the Soyuz.  The movie then becomes this lame mix of spiritual fake-outs, existential crises leading to this unfounded and unnecessary "I'M THE ONE!  I'M GONNA DO IT!  YEAH!  NOTHING CAN STOP ME!"  Last thirty minutes of the movie are just smeared with cheese.
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B+ for sure, as AVclub's review suggests.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 04, 2013, 10:05:52 AM
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I thought the whole thing was pretty cheesy.  There's a lot of cliches.  Right from the beginning it's chock full of them.  A nervous rookie accompanied by an experienced veteran father figure on his last day on the job.  Oh and big surprise, he dies just before retirement.  Sacrifices himself no less!  The final act is definitely cheesy, but I don't think it's out of sync with the rest of the film.  Story was clearly an afterthought in this movie.
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For those who aren't looking at the spoilers, go see it for the spectacle.  The story seems to be there just for the sake of coherence.  Take that as you will.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 04, 2013, 11:41:43 AM
Thanks BrandNew for that last sentence. I really needed to read that.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: cool breeze on October 04, 2013, 03:05:03 PM
Excellent movie.  Don't have much to say except that you should probably see it (and I mostly agree with what Mupepe has already said).

Definitely think 3D is worth it.  That Hobbit 2 trailer played in front of this and the 3D looked pretty bad and for a moment I thought I got suckered into this 3D shit again.  A minute or two into the movie proper, I knew I made the right choice.

spoilers
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:ufup, Russia.  China don't play that 'accident' game.  Ryan and that Chinese dog will get their revenge in "Gravities"
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spoilers
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 04, 2013, 03:54:17 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 04, 2013, 04:15:54 PM
...I spoiler tagged them?
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 04, 2013, 04:17:10 PM
I don't see how that last sentence is at all spoilerific.  That could mean many things.  But if you bitches are gonna get in a tizzy, I'll fix it.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 04, 2013, 11:01:27 PM
Saw it with the parents in IMAX 3D. Holy fucking shit. Yes, go see this. My dad was freaking out afterwards saying how it was the best hard sci-fi ever! and he would know.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 04, 2013, 11:36:57 PM
The trailer makes it sound like Clooney being Clooney in space. He doesn't sound particularly alarmed by what's happening, in fact he sounds calm as shit - just loud. IE...Clooney in space.

Do they find anyone else in space? Maybe other lost astronauts.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 04, 2013, 11:39:59 PM
Xenomorphs
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: tiesto on October 05, 2013, 12:35:07 AM
The visuals were absolutely incredible but the story and the acting were the hokiest thing ever. Remember that space scene in FF8 and how cornball that was? Take that and amplify it 100x. My gf was cracking up at some of the more "emotional" scenes...

but yeah, it's worth seeing on the big screen - couldn't imagine you'd get nearly the same effect watching at home.

Actually, this movie... with the perspective and some of the cheesy jokes... reminds me a lot of an amusement park ride in the beginning :P
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 05, 2013, 12:54:26 AM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 04, 2013, 10:05:52 AM
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I thought the whole thing was pretty cheesy.  There's a lot of cliches.  Right from the beginning it's chock full of them.  A nervous rookie accompanied by an experienced veteran father figure on his last day on the job.  Oh and big surprise, he dies just before retirement.  Sacrifices himself no less!  The final act is definitely cheesy, but I don't think it's out of sync with the rest of the film.  Story was clearly an afterthought in this movie.
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For those who aren't looking at the spoilers, go see it for the spectacle.  The story seems to be there just for the sake of coherence.  Take that as you will.

This is pretty accurate and I still loved it. I also teared up several times but it doesn't take much to get me going.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 05, 2013, 01:00:01 AM
Quote from: Eschaton on October 05, 2013, 12:44:24 AM
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The lack of human content to me kinda reduces impact; and makes it kinda empty in retrospect. I mean the plot is just kinda there, but some of the scenes had me just /spoiler]
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I think that was sort of the point. As for acting...

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Clooney was definitely Clooney in Space , but he's not the focal character so it's okay. I loved Bolluck though  cliches and all. That woman came a long way and she sold her panic to me, cheesiness be damned.[/quote]
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Overall, the whole was definitely more than the sum of its parts. Oh, and I'm starting Pilates tomorrow.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 05, 2013, 01:01:49 AM
The space scene in FF8 is BEAUTIFUL. Wait, the scene on the Ragnarok? Or out in space?

Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: tiesto on October 05, 2013, 01:02:25 AM
As for minimalist space movies, did you guys like Moon?

Also back on the subject of Gravity:
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was kinda hoping it would end with a strange leftfield twist... like Bullock gets back to Earth and the Russian missile launch was the catalyst for WWIII that wiped out most of the planet or something fucked up like that... hence why NASA wasn't really answering her.
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Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 05, 2013, 01:02:46 AM
Moon is fantastic.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 05, 2013, 01:04:55 AM
Quote from: Eschaton on October 05, 2013, 01:01:29 AM
I know it was the point, but
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Isolation movies live or die on the characters and quite frankly these were average/unremarkable. That ending sequence with her falling into the atmosphere was great, especially with the music, though.
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Agreed, but I'm sorta of a Bullock stan, so I'm pretty partial to her performance here. The cheese just made it more flavorful. 
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 05, 2013, 01:05:24 AM
A Sandra Bullock stan.

:gurl
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 05, 2013, 01:06:09 AM
I love her. I can't stop thinking of biting her nose.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Himu on October 05, 2013, 01:07:23 AM
What'd you think of 90's hacker movie
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 05, 2013, 01:22:21 AM
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The scene where she gets into fetal position and rests for a few seconds.
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:heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: cool breeze on October 05, 2013, 01:56:50 AM
Quote from: Eschaton on October 05, 2013, 01:30:21 AM
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no one cares if George Clooney dies. Except The Business, HA. He probably cried when that monotone Just for Men: Touch of Gray fuck floated off into the stars to die alone and asphyxiate and shit his pants
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Too much?
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i regret nothing :yeshrug
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No, no one cared about [questionable minority] guy.  He had a family.  He had a face.
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Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 05, 2013, 06:11:15 AM
Quote from: AWESOM-O on October 05, 2013, 01:07:11 AM
From a pure filmmaking perspective, I can't see anything touching Gravity this year. Best Cinematography should be an absolute lock.

Prepare to be disappointed- Children of Men lost Best Cinematography the year it was nominated.  (to Pan's Labyrinth I think, but STILL)
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Positive Touch on October 05, 2013, 07:07:03 AM
im glad im not the only nerd who was like " :uguu rinoa..."
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 05, 2013, 08:23:21 AM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 05, 2013, 06:11:15 AM
Quote from: AWESOM-O on October 05, 2013, 01:07:11 AM
From a pure filmmaking perspective, I can't see anything touching Gravity this year. Best Cinematography should be an absolute lock.

Prepare to be disappointed- Children of Men lost Best Cinematography the year it was nominated.  (to Pan's Labyrinth I think, but STILL)
its a sin that pacific rim wont be nominated for best childhood fulfillment.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Beezy on October 05, 2013, 09:41:17 AM
Watched it in 2D last night with some friends and the whole time I was just thinking "holy shit I NEED to see this in IMAX 3D" or nodding off because I was tired as hell.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Positive Touch on October 05, 2013, 10:02:26 AM
i wish i had a ragnarok
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 05, 2013, 12:43:03 PM
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I also couldn't give two shits about Ryan's (Rian?) off-screen dead daughter.  I know it drove some of her motivation near the end of the movie but it felt forced.  I'm with Esch here, the entire thing did feel forced but I really didn't care because omg fucking space
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Also, Bullock with short hair :drool
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 05, 2013, 12:47:12 PM
dat
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Beezy on October 05, 2013, 02:50:57 PM
Quote from: BrandNew on October 05, 2013, 12:43:03 PM
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I also couldn't give two shits about Ryan's (Rian?) off-screen dead daughter.  I know it drove some of her motivation near the end of the movie but it felt forced.  I'm with Esch here, the entire thing did feel forced but I really didn't care because omg fucking space
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Also, Bullock with short hair :drool
...people are attracted to her face?
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 05, 2013, 04:42:48 PM
Quote from: BrandNew on October 05, 2013, 12:43:03 PM
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I also couldn't give two shits about Ryan's (Rian?) off-screen dead daughter.  I know it drove some of her motivation near the end of the movie but it felt forced.  I'm with Esch here, the entire thing did feel forced but I really didn't care because omg fucking space
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Also, Bullock with short hair :drool

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Also, 90 minutes of her panting and moaning and getting into her underwear and then getting soaking wet and muddy. :drool
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Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: fistfulofmetal on October 05, 2013, 09:41:19 PM
I don't think I've been as exhilarated by a movie in years than I was during this. The sequences of destruction sent my pulse right up and my stomach in knots. Gravity may be one of the scariest movies I've seen as well. There are so many moments of pure dread and suspense and it manages to reuse the same basic setup three full times and each time ends up being just as affective as the last. There's one moment in particular that I loved:

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She's trying to detach the parachute from the Russian escape pod. She looks behind her and doesn't see any debris. As she continues to work, in the distance, you see objects dart by out of focus.
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That moment worked as well as it did because of the 3D and that to me shows how damned brilliant the director is. The 3D in this movie was fantastic and improved the movie without a doubt.

Going in I was down on the idea of Bullock being the main character. To my surprise she held her own. I was impressed that she's been able to turn her career around since the Oscar win. I hope she continues to pick quality projects.

I pretty much loved it. It's not perfect but the experience was amazing.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on October 05, 2013, 10:59:51 PM
My wife and I went to it today and I can honestly say that that was probably one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had in a theater.  Absolutely mind blowing.  An instant classic that demands that you see it in IMAX 3D. I seriously can't say enough about it.  Can't wait to see it again.

God damn.....what a great film :lawd
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 08, 2013, 11:01:51 AM
Best review of Gravity:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npk61XnYU-4
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 17, 2013, 12:39:59 PM
I tend to think of modern 3D as nothing more than a stupid money grabbing gimmick, but I can't imagine not seeing Gravity in 3D.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 17, 2013, 12:48:02 PM
I'm with The Biz on this one. Of course optimally, you want all three things, but the giant screen is definitely more important than the 3D.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: huckleberry on October 17, 2013, 02:42:26 PM
saw it this past saturday. i absolutely loved it but my wife was a huge fucking downer. she was so angry over some little shit in the movie smoke was coming from her ears. i have a male friend that i usually go to the movies with for this very fucking reason.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 17, 2013, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: halgorithmic on October 17, 2013, 02:42:26 PM
i absolutely loved it but my wife was a huge fucking downer. she was so angry over some little shit in the movie smoke was coming from her ears.

Such as?
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: huckleberry on October 17, 2013, 07:06:02 PM
when clooney started trying to motivate her by telling her that her daughter was dead and she should get over it and get off her ass.....that threw her into a rage apparently. my wife is not a good movie watcher - should have taken my boyfriend.
Title: Re: Gravity
Post by: Mupepe on October 17, 2013, 07:22:57 PM
Why would that throw anyone into a rage? That's odd haha