Gravity (2013; Warner Brothers)
Summary: A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Oscar Prospects: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects
Runner Up: Best Original Screenplay, Best Production Design
Early Word: Destined to repeat the same successes of “Life of Pi,” “Gravity” had a successful screening out of Venice that was met with raves across the board. It will definitely be a technical success, but can it go beyond that? We’ll see.
Projected MetaCritic: 80
The Players
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Writen by: Alfonso Cuaron, Jonas Cuaron
Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney
Cinematographer: Emmanuel Lubezki
Production Designer: Andy Nicholson
Editor: Alfonso Cuaron, Mark Sanger
Original Music: Steven Price