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'Gravity' Director Cuaron Says Oscar Talk Premature
'Gravity' Director Cuaron Says Oscar Talk Premature
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Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron. ©AFP
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Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron. ©AFP
Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron said Wednesday he was surprised by the success of his space thriller "Gravity" and insisted that it was too soon to think about the Oscars, AFP reports.
The film, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts adrift after a space accident, has garnered rave reviews and a North American box office record for an October release by earning $55.8 million in its debut weekend earlier this month.
"We did not expect such a response," Cuaron told a news conference during a presentation of his film in a Mexico City hotel.
The movie has generated an Oscars buzz and drawn comparisons to Stanley Kubrik's 1968 sci-fi classic "2001: A Space Odyssey" ever since it opened the Venice film festival in August.
But when asked whether "Gravity" could win more than one Academy Award, Cuaron said: "The truth is -- thinking, dreaming about it -- no. It is too early."
The film has won plaudits from legendary Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron, who called it "the best space film ever done."
Cuaron, who shot to fame with the 2001 Mexican drama "Y Tu Mama Tambien," said he had received calls and emails from colleagues offering praise.
"I understand this coming those whom I more or less know, but it's something else (to get calls) from old masters with whom I have no relationship and who suddenly communicate in this way," the 52-year-old director said.
"I can't ask for more," said Cuaron, who was accompanied by his 31-year-old son Jonas, who co-wrote the screenplay with him.
For more information see:http://en.tengrinews.kz/cinema_and_music/Gravity-director-Cuaron-says-Oscar-talk-premature-23378/
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]The film, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts adrift after a space accident, has garnered rave reviews and a North American box office record for an October release by earning $55.8 million in its debut weekend earlier this month.
"We did not expect such a response," Cuaron told a news conference during a presentation of his film in a Mexico City hotel.
The movie has generated an Oscars buzz and drawn comparisons to Stanley Kubrik's 1968 sci-fi classic "2001: A Space Odyssey" ever since it opened the Venice film festival in August.
But when asked whether "Gravity" could win more than one Academy Award, Cuaron said: "The truth is -- thinking, dreaming about it -- no. It is too early."
The film has won plaudits from legendary Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron, who called it "the best space film ever done."
Cuaron, who shot to fame with the 2001 Mexican drama "Y Tu Mama Tambien," said he had received calls and emails from colleagues offering praise.
"I understand this coming those whom I more or less know, but it's something else (to get calls) from old masters with whom I have no relationship and who suddenly communicate in this way," the 52-year-old director said.
"I can't ask for more," said Cuaron, who was accompanied by his 31-year-old son Jonas, who co-wrote the screenplay with him.
For more information see:http://en.tengrinews.kz/cinema_and_music/Gravity-director-Cuaron-says-Oscar-talk-premature-23378/
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It's bound to get nominations.The film has won plaudits from legendary Hollywood directors Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron, who called it "the best space film ever done."
Cuaron is being modest, which is good.
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amazing
just seen
I have trouble in express how visually stunning it is
it deserves to be seen multiple times
to taste all details
-spoiler-
I was only a bit angry with the director
poor thing
near the end
all against her !!
G is great
as usual
really nice character
right for him!
just seen
I have trouble in express how visually stunning it is
it deserves to be seen multiple times
to taste all details
-spoiler-
I was only a bit angry with the director
poor thing
near the end
all against her !!
G is great
as usual
really nice character
right for him!
it's me- George Clooney fan forever!
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I simply can't wait to see it ... So much anticipation ...x
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