I was thoroughly looking forward to this film seeing 10 out of 10 everywhere so was perhaps letting myself in for a fall. Let's not get away from it, just as so many other space films this was visually stunning, probably as mind blowing as Jurassic park at the time. These effects give the movie such a believable and realistic feel that you are gripping your feet to the floor and hands to the seats in fear you fly into outer space. A movie is not great because of special effects though and this movie is a let down for a number of reasons.

The main reason is bullock, she was not the correct actress for this and does not hold the attention of the audience in gripping scenes. If you want the character to fail Something ain't right. Bad acting or direction either way she didn't fit the film. Clooney on the other hand was great and believable and carried the film.

Also For such a believable movie visually the storyline needs to be just as believable which it was not. So I stopped believing and was only amerced in the action scenes. The last 40 min was just an uncomfortable wait for the inevitable. Not really caring which way the story line will go.

In having said all of that it is still a visually stunning and in parts thrilling film. It's amazing and very bad at different times overall good.