Gravity, which stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, has taken the box office by storm making a total of $600 million internationally since it opened on the 4th of October.
After the financial shortcoming of the film After Earth, another high concept science fiction film, many were doubtful of Gravity's chances. The success of gravity is partially due to it being popular not just with the domestic audience but also in many other countries around the world, Gravity beat the latest Hunger Games film Catching Fire in China and maintaining it's number 1 position in the box office for a second week. The film is the latest blockbuster to heavily utilise 3D effects, this also contributed to the film's success. Some people have doubted 3D's place in the film industry but the success of films like Gravity show that there is still a market for it.
Gravity was also received well with critics, receiving a metacritic score of 96, including a 100 from Total Film magazine. Gravity will likely be nominated for awards in the upcoming awards season allowing it's success to continue due to the publicity generated.
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