"Gravity" is one of the few movies that try to tell a story entirely separated from everyday life and its struggles, which it accomplishes without sacrificing emotion. The characters are thrown into a troubling scenario, doing their best to battle not some ordinary political opponent, but the distant (to the audience) threat of the lack of gravity. As the movie progresses, the brilliant special effects work truly helps us understand the dangers of floating into the unknown miles off the earth. At the same time, the subtle long takes, sparingly used by the director, convey a true sense of loneliness and desolation.

However, there are still a few notable flaws in the movie. The motives of the characters are too obvious and mainstream, while the dialogues often get repetitive and base. Moreover the pacing is a bit slow to emphasize the "emptiness" of space, but in the end it feels like a highly energetic and immersive action script has been badly chopped down to a failed drama.

Overall, Gravity is a visually pleasing experience with a unique tone some may find truly inspiring. Were it a bit longer and more complicated, it could have been a true cinematic masterpiece.