Gravity

Gravity

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney play two astronauts fixing the Hubble telescope. Their shuttle and crew are destroyed by space debris and now they must find a way to get back home.  This visceral thriller is visually stunning and powerful. I’m not sure what’s it like to be an astronaut, and this film does its best to make you feel like you’re helplessly orbiting miles above earth.  Unlike other movies that takes place in space, Gravity immerses in a zero gravity environment, so be warned that if you’re prone to motion sickness you may need to take a Dramamine before seeing this film.

Rating: ★★★★★★★½☆☆

The Golden Compass

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Those comparing this movie as the next Lord of the Ring trilogy, Narnia, or even the Harry Potter series are out of their minds. There’s a laundry list of to things complain about this horrific movie. The story is convoluted with characters and events that made no significant impact on the story. This movie seems like a weak attempt at reproducing an epic movie such as the ones I listed above, but it fails miserably. The ending of the movie leaves you glad it ended, and seeing the second part of the movie is the last thing you want to do.

Rating: ★★★★½☆☆☆☆☆