Alfonso Cuarón previously directed Children of Men (which I liked, but not as much as everyone else) and Y Tu Mamá También (one of my all-time favorites), and word on the street is that he’ll soon be directing Robert Downey Jr. in a space epic called Gravity. I know, boner, I’m excited too. But ThePlaylist then dug up even more information on the project on the website of The Framestore, a leading UK effects company that was employed on Avatar, Prince of Persia, and others. Set boners to “more bonererer”:
Gravity is the next Avatar in terms of ambition.
The film is 60% CG feature animation with the balance being hybrid CG and live action elements.
Starring Robert Downey Junior, the film is a contemporary survival thriller that follows a woman as she attempts to make her way back to earth after a satellite crash sets off a chain reaction of further crashes [originally slated to be played by Angelina Jolie, but that no longer seems to be the case]. Because it’s set in space, most shots require every element to float in zero-gravity.
But then factor in that this is a stylish Cuarón flick, directed with his trademark languid feel, and you begin to realise the full scale of our challenge. Cuarón’s long and fluid style (the opening shot alone is slated to last at least 20 minutes) leaves no cut points to hide behind. In short, this is a hybrid of a fully animated, photo-real feature film with a blockbusting visual effects movie.
Alfonso Cuarón… Robert Downey Jr…. 20-minute opening shot… I think my mind owes your mom $5, because it just got blown.
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I used “boner” on a post I wrote the other day about hot guys in sword fighting movies, and was told that it just doesn’t sound right coming from me. Sadness.
In space, nobody can hear you bashing people over the head with symbolism.
Right, then Downey’s playing the chick now?
OOOOHHHH, we have RDJ in our movie! Look at us! Hurrr durrr!!
Turns out he’s a mission controller’s voice.
Robert Downey Jr. as the voice of the onboard computer which talks like a black guy or GTFO
Robert Downey Jr. as the voice of the onboard computer which talks like a black guy or GTFO
You trippin’ Dave. I ain’t down wit dat!
In short, this is a hybrid of a fully animated, photo-real feature film with a blockbusting visual effects movie.
This movie sounds so trippy that Robert Downey’s sponsor wants him to check in to rehab just for agreeing to star in it.
If RDJ is in fact playing a woman in this then a 20-minute shot of his/her opening will be way more impressive.
FilmDrunk: For all your “opening” joke needs.
I’d like to rewrite this script with Katy Perry as the woman. It’ll be about her struggle to survive with her vibrator and no way to make noise in space
Shaky-Cam action sequences are ok if your queefs smell like watercress.
Shaky-Cam action sequences are ok if your queefs smell like watercress.
So I should start looking at a career in film?
Either film or aromatherapy, Jiri.
I’m liking GBHA’s idea. And Al could be the prop master!
a satellite crash sets off a chain reaction of further crashes
I think that’s how Dale Earnhardt died.
*places 3 cap over heart, hangs head*
Gravity is the next Avatar
The movie came out six months ago. Can we maybe not compare it to every movie that comes out for the rest of forever?
With all them accents looks to me like this is the next Abatap.
I know boner… I’m excited.
I bet.
*shakes head and walks away with Tom Cruise in disgust*
Every morning I take a 20 minute opening shit.
This can’t top the 20 minute, single shot blowjob scene in “Amber Pays the Rent”.
I wouldn’t mind seeing RDJ probe Uranus.
my mom’s rates went up? this economy, i tell ya.
…follows a woman as she attempts to make her way back to earth…
There’s her first mistake right there. She should have been trying to make her way back to the kitchen.
Stoopid broads.
…a satellite crash sets off a chain reaction of further crashes…
I think we can all safely assume that woman was behind the wheel of said satellite, putting on mascara at the time of the incident.
Is it a satellite of luuuurve?
I hope the 20-minute opening sequence is just RDJ and Lobster Dog playing fetch. In zero-gravity.
So adorable!
Where the hell are Eibz and Chino when you need a good PFC PF?