Gravity (Review)

So last week I went to cinema to watch Gravity after hear many people hail it as one of the best movie in 2013. Moreover, the movie is about space (if you don't know, I'm pretty much a fan of everything about the space. My former obsession was to become an astronaut). That's why I was eager to watch it even though some people say this movie is boring. Here are my opinion about this film:

This movie tell us a story about how Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) must survive in space and attempt to come back to earth after her space shuttle mission fail. Honestly, this movie didn't bore me at all. People who said this movie is boring probably are the one who had particular interest in action movie or dramatic movie. But it's pretty short so I don't have any time to be bored.

The main point of this movie is the special effect and the cinematography. It's superb! Make me feels like I was in space and the pictures are really beautiful. I watch it in 3D and when the debris of space object move towards Sandra Bullock, I unconsciously held my breath. The acting is good too. There are only two main actors here, Sandra Bullock and George Cloney (Btw, he is charming, naughty, and funny as Mark Kowalsky). There are thrills and tensions in this movie but personally it's not thrilling enough for me. Strangely, I cry in the middle of this movie. It's not a sad movie. It's a survival movie. But I can't hold back my tears when Dr. Ryan Stone is in a desperate situation, thinking about her life and how she doesn't have any motivation to live anymore, then attempt to commit suicide through hipoxia. It made me contemplated and gave afterthought to my whole live and the fact that I don't really have strong motivation to live. Ho ho ho. Why suddenly I talk about something sad?

By the way, I recommend you to watch this movie in 3D. I bet Gravity will win Oscar for Best Special Effects. Have you watch it in cinema? What do you think about this movie?

Museum Nasional (The National Museum of Indonesia)

The National Museum of Indonesia is a very renowned museum near National Monument and probably my favorite museum in Indonesia. It is also called "Elephant Museum" because it has a bronze elephant statue located in front of the museum. This statue is a present from King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), a king from Thailand that visited it in 1871.

The museum collections is grouped and arranged according the certain subjects like ethnography, archaeology, ceramics, etc.  It consist of 2 buildings, Gedung Gajah and Gedung Arca, that is connected through a glass walled bridge gallery. Here are some photos that I took when I went there:

The reasons why I love this museum is because I can learn about the cultural diversity in Indonesia through its collections. It makes me respect other regions culture and want to travel all over this lovely country. I even learn more about Balinese Culture in this museum. Surprisingly, through its collections I became aware that my knowledge about Bali is limited even though I'm a Balinese >///<. I recommend those who want to see the history and cultural diversity in Indonesia to visit this lovely museum.

Museum Bank Mandiri

Museum Bank Mandiri is located at the left side of Museum Bank Indonesia. I often go there because sometimes I teach street children there (I'm a volunteer of Sahabat Anak, a Non Government Organization that is established to help street children). Here are some pictures that I took when I was there:

Unlike Museum Bank Indonesia, this museum is a little bit dirty and spooky. I hope Bank Mandiri could make it more attractive.

Museum Bank Indonesia (Central Bank of Indonesia Museum)

Museum Bank Indonesia is probably the best museum that I ever visited. It is opened in 2006 so it's relatively new. It's modern, clean, and display economic history of Indonesia using multimedia technology, games and diorama. The best part is you could enter the museum for free. I enjoy the time that I spend there to watch or read history of the central bank and the progress of Indonesia economy. Here are some picture that I took when I visited it:

The explanation about cinnamon, one of our export comodity

The explorer

In the old days, developed country greed make them a colonialist.

Japanese soldiers uniform

Indonesia soldiers uniform

It's true

Very sad

My beloved country, Indonesia

1998 riot

Overall, going to this museum is lovely. I've been there twice :D. Have you ever go there? If not, it could be an alternative to spend your time.