GRAVITY Trailer

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I shouldn't have watched that trailer. It intrigues me though how much there is to this concept. I secretly hope that this is an Oscar-bait movie. You don't get many of those in sci-fi.

But man, Bullock...ugh.
 
I'm not sure how impressive an excessively lengthy shot can be when you're dealing with something that's almost entirely cgi, not to mention their supposed "long" takes in CoM were stitched together during post. I mean, if you're gonna make a big deal out of the technical aspect of filming, Cuaron and Lubezki should back it up with some legit stuff.
 
I'm not sure how impressive an excessively lengthy shot can be when you're dealing with something that's almost entirely cgi, not to mention their supposed "long" takes in CoM were stitched together during post. I mean, if you're gonna make a big deal out of the technical aspect of filming, Cuaron and Lubezki should back it up with some legit stuff.

What? Which long takes were stitched together in post? Surely not all of them. They would rehearse some of those scenes for days on end because they couldn't fuck it up.
 
I am not excite. I think it's Clooney. I can't take him (or anything he's in) seriously anymore. CGI and premise seem dumb too. Oh well.
 
What? Which long takes were stitched together in post? Surely not all of them. They would rehearse some of those scenes for days on end because they couldn't fuck it up.

He's referring to the final battle sequence. There are a few places where the camera goes to black as it changes lighting and (it was either confirmed or just believed) that they used this to edit different takes together. Still, each piece is like 3-5 min long and pretty damn seamless, so it's still impressive even if stitched imo.
 
The escape from the farm was three takes stitched together.

I'm not sure how impressive an excessively lengthy shot can be when you're dealing with something that's almost entirely cgi, not to mention their supposed "long" takes in CoM were stitched together during post. I mean, if you're gonna make a big deal out of the technical aspect of filming, Cuaron and Lubezki should back it up with some legit stuff.

To be fair, I don't Cuaron is the one making a big deal about these long takes, real or not. It's all these other filmmakers, blogs and fanboys.

It could be cool and work well to create a great atmosphere, but it's certainly not as inherent as so many pretend. Otherwise Russian Ark would be the greatest movie ever, and not just an impressive production.
 
Looks like the kind of movie I'll love. Children of Men was amazing so i'll be there day one.

I don't quite understand the Bullock hate though, i'm sure she'll be fine.
 
Oh god, I can't wait... Love Cuaron. Children of Men is the best sci-fi movie of the 21st century so far. You know it.
 
What? Which long takes were stitched together in post? Surely not all of them. They would rehearse some of those scenes for days on end because they couldn't fuck it up.

The opening explosion, the car sequence, and the aforementioned farm escape and battle sequence near the end are all pieced together from multiple takes. Both Cuaron and some of the effects guys have confirmed this in past interviews.
 
The opening explosion, the car sequence, and the aforementioned farm escape and battle sequence near the end are all pieced together from multiple takes.

Are you sure about all of them? I could have sworn the opening explosion was legit. Anyway, doesn't matter. The point is that Cuaron knows how to direct an engaging, visceral sequence like few people do.
 
That's awesome.

BTW, Am I the only one here that liked Solaris?

Nope. I liked it as well. Not all sci-fy movies need to be full of gun ho space marines.
It felt like proper sic-fi. Slow and interesting.
 
Nope. I liked it as well. Not all sci-fy movies need to be full of gun ho space marines.
It felt like proper sic-fi. Slow and interesting.

Are you guys talking about Soderbergh's remake (with Clooney) or Tarkovsky's masterpiece original? Come to think of it I never saw Soderbergh's remake. But I can agree my favorite sci-fi is the cerebral kind - slow and thoughtful.
 
Shit I was just saying to someone yesterday, the worst way I could think of dying would be floating out into the nothingness of space
 
Some theorizing:

- So she's spinning away from the explosion. Clooney and Bullock can't be the only astronauts. The ISS usually has 6 people total, and if the shuttle's docked, maybe 12 people were up there. They have suit jetpacks that someone can use to fetch Bullock back.

- I think I spotted a space telescope/hubble there. Funny that it was so close to the ISS, although I suppose the Shuttle could have retrieved it and brought it there earlier.

- Not all of the ISS went kablooey in the trailer, as far as we could see. The ISS is composed of modules that can be individually sealed. Maybe some astronauts sealed theirs in time? And was the shuttle destroyed or just damaged/partially functional?

- There's usually a Russian Soyuz that serves as an escape pod docked to the ISS. Maybe that's another way out?
 
Looks fantastic. Judging from some of the responses in this thread though, I can see how this movie could be a tough sell for some.
 
*mouth hangs open in awe*

It was stunning watching it on Youtube I can only imagine what it's going to be like on the big screen.

Oh man. I hope this is a MASSIVE hit. Because if not......







Also a fact that is surely to be of interest to no one but me I see that Legendary are no longer onboard to co-finance the film. Interesting.
 
I hope this trailer is a trick, and the real movie is that the spacebus has a bomb in it and they can't slow the bus down.

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Goddamnit, I was going to post that! Love that episode, when Arnold takes off his helmet.
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The movie wouldn't work without sound

Why not? That'd be even better for the audio design.
 
Are you guys talking about Soderbergh's remake (with Clooney) or Tarkovsky's masterpiece original? Come to think of it I never saw Soderbergh's remake. But I can agree my favorite sci-fi is the cerebral kind - slow and thoughtful.

What are you doing?! Go watch Soderbergh's version! A lot of people like each for different reasons (some critics even prefer the remake).

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Great cast, too.
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Everyone who liked this trailer should go and watch Planetes right now.

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Why are you still here?
 
I'm tempted to watch the trailer, but with this being my most-anticipated film of the year I'd rather go in as blind as possible.
 
This looks like it could be amazing.

Or could end up very unsatisfying.

The visuals are compelling though. Hope the story comes through.
 
This looks like it could be amazing.

Or could end up very unsatisfying.

The visuals are compelling though. Hope the story comes through.

I'm kinda afraid the ending will be either a crappy "Murica saves them in the end" ending or a "let's die together in space while opening our visors to kiss one final time" ending.


Hollywood destroyed all my expectations :/
 
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