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Interstellar

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 5, 2014

8.5	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 4937 Ratings

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WheelzFourReelzDec 28, 2014

This movie has a very intriguing plot, some great acting, and absolutely magnificent visuals. However, it's the pacing that bogs the movie experience down from greatness. But still, it's a solid movie that's worth seeing. Just expect to be confused.

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Tateranator2Dec 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I, personally, found this movie breathtaking. I will not try to impress anyone with Webster's Dictionary cited words, unlike many of these reviews. This movie was thoroughly thought out and must have taken a great deal of creativity and research. A large deal of the negative reviews for this movie are pointing out scientific "inaccuracies". I can understand how someone who strongly believes in a certain theory may dislike the claims this movie, but those claims are what make this movie wonderful. Space is impossible to truly comprehend, No human has ever been through a wormhole, nor inside a black hole therefore they cannot judge Nolan's theories of these things for they can only attempt to dispel them with theories of their own.… Expand

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OtakutacoJan 2, 2015

This movie was slow, but because it was well written and had good sound design and special effects, I'll let it slide.This is a mst see for any sci fi fan out there

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FeralsteveJan 7, 2015

Two-thirds of a great imaginative sci-fi movie which buckles under it's own weight in a disappointing clumsy 3rd act. Still, there's enough fascinating sci-fi elements to warrant a thumbs up. I was ready to love it, but it lost steam at theTwo-thirds of a great imaginative sci-fi movie which buckles under it's own weight in a disappointing clumsy 3rd act. Still, there's enough fascinating sci-fi elements to warrant a thumbs up. I was ready to love it, but it lost steam at the finish line, similar to Speilberg's mixed bag of "A.I'… Expand

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ajarias96Jan 8, 2015

Visually it's stunning, but the space epic that is Interstellar just doesn't stand up, to not only other great films of the genre, but to the films in the repertoire of Christopher Nolan. The concept is complex but just doesn't leave theVisually it's stunning, but the space epic that is Interstellar just doesn't stand up, to not only other great films of the genre, but to the films in the repertoire of Christopher Nolan. The concept is complex but just doesn't leave the viewer asking questions for months to come. The run-time is indeed very long but isn't what holds the movie back. The performances by the cast including the incredible Jessica Chastain and Oscar winners Mathew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway are great but not as memorable as one might expect except for maybe Mconaughey. It's complex and emotional and has a great meaning but just not there with the classics, similar to Nolan's last effort The Dark Knight Rises its enjoyable and is definitely worth watching but just doesn't hit the bar that is where we know a Nolan film can go.… Expand

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chrisnolanmovieJan 13, 2015

Great movie. My favorite. People that don't like this are just too simple minded. Go back to school and learn astrophysics. This is a powerful movie. The metacritic critics have no brains by giving interstellar a 74

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emlugo123Feb 27, 2015

The visual effects are astonishing! It was so glorious to look at! However, I found the plot to be confusing at times but the father/daughter relationship was really well done and I was emotionally invested in the two.

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015

This is a very well received movie, keeping the top of Sci-Fi genre for 2014. Actually this amazes me since it’s not such an easily digestible movie. You can feel your mind heavy after it, full of thoughts, ideas like after a “spiritualThis is a very well received movie, keeping the top of Sci-Fi genre for 2014. Actually this amazes me since it’s not such an easily digestible movie. You can feel your mind heavy after it, full of thoughts, ideas like after a “spiritual workout”. Well documented facts about space, black holes, and possibilities about different dimensions are blended in with the struggles of the normal human limitations.

I loved the acting and the cast. The special effects were really impressive. I recommend this movie in a nice setting, when you have at least some hour’s free time - with nothing major on your mind – best for weekend. You will find out why.… Expand

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bigtunaonfilmApr 19, 2015

This was an extremely enjoyable movie, but it was not perfectly made. The biggest flaws lie in the acting. Matthew McConaughey looked like he was having a stroke every time that he cried, and when Matt Damon cried, it was also veryThis was an extremely enjoyable movie, but it was not perfectly made. The biggest flaws lie in the acting. Matthew McConaughey looked like he was having a stroke every time that he cried, and when Matt Damon cried, it was also very unrealistic. I also did not enjoy some of the visual effects, as some (like the docking sequences) looked like kids playing with toys. I really also feel that the ending was sort of rushed, like they were getting too close to three hours, so they had to cut it off. There are many positives to this film, however. Jessica Chastain, who I do not usually enjoy, delivered a really good performance. The score by Hans Zimmer was amazing. I also loved some of the scientific explanations given. I did not see a lot of the twists that came in the plot, and that is unusual. Overall, this enjoyable film has its flaws and strengths, and deserves a watch from everyone.… Expand

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WSPHamiltonAug 23, 2015

Is this a sci-fi? A love story? An action movie? In Interstellar, Christopher Nolan combines all of these into a thrilling adventure across the universe to find the Earth a new home.
This seamless combination of a visually spectacular actionIs this a sci-fi? A love story? An action movie? In Interstellar, Christopher Nolan combines all of these into a thrilling adventure across the universe to find the Earth a new home.
This seamless combination of a visually spectacular action movie, a father-daughter relationship stretched across the universe and an epic sci-fi makes Interstellar one of the most ambitious films in history.
This is without even mentioning the scientific attention to detail that Nolan, his team and Prof. Kip Thorne put into the screenplay. The theories which amounted to Interstellar's thoroughly engaging narrative were all remarkably realistic once you'd put your head around it, and any idea which seemed unfeasible at first was justified in the book that accompanied Interstellar's release.
Although the ending of Interstellar could be seen as inappropriate for the plot, you could just as easily argue that it was necessary for rounding the action off and making it appeasing for those whom find the Cooper's love for his children the centrepiece of the story. Still, it could have been better as an ending, but given that everything else in the movie is pretty damn awesome we can let it slide.
Nolan was aiming for Interstellar to sit amongst his favourite sci-fi '2001: A Space Odyssey', and they show many similarities in that regard. However, Nolan's ability to attract all audiences and mould genres together to form a beautiful, engaging story which remains both challenging (in a good way) and interesting throughout puts Interstellar at the forefront of science fiction movies to date. It becomes one of those movies that sticks with you for years; and I hope it has the same effect on others it did on me.… Expand

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Luigi2121Sep 6, 2016

I know this movie was given poor reviews being judged by its' scientific improbability and was made fun of but this movie's story-line was outstanding and the special effects were great. How about judging it on the story instead of it beingI know this movie was given poor reviews being judged by its' scientific improbability and was made fun of but this movie's story-line was outstanding and the special effects were great. How about judging it on the story instead of it being scientifically impossible! What ever happened to watching a movie because it was a great story, well this story brought me into it and I felt the emotions they put out there. So enjoy!… Expand

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gNov 15, 2016

Fantastic artists that helps Nolan to give him a chance to use practical FX instead of green screen/CG, but Interstellar is random in it's own storyline and it does have a good atmosphere that shows us about space. Space is relaxing to watchFantastic artists that helps Nolan to give him a chance to use practical FX instead of green screen/CG, but Interstellar is random in it's own storyline and it does have a good atmosphere that shows us about space. Space is relaxing to watch like Kubrick's 2001, that was fully practical.… Expand

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eva3si0nMar 27, 2021

Interstellar is Nolan's best film for a mass viewer. A real masterpiece, the film is on the same level with 2001: Kubrick's A Space Odyssey. Great cast and story plot. An excellent ending, which has an open ending, while the viewer receivesInterstellar is Nolan's best film for a mass viewer. A real masterpiece, the film is on the same level with 2001: Kubrick's A Space Odyssey. Great cast and story plot. An excellent ending, which has an open ending, while the viewer receives answers to all questions.… Expand

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RetrodoxJun 24, 2018

This is undeniably my favorite movie the composition of everything is true perfection in the creation that it is a true modern classic right before your eyes cinematic done right

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mythiiixJun 18, 2022

What a masterpiece, this is now my favorite movie of all time. GO AND WATCH IT NOW!!

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10

Mihael_Prislin0Dec 18, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My second favourite movie of all time! Christopher Nolan never dissapoints you! This is a very complex movie, so if you want to watch it you need to prepare yourself to have full atention because if you miss something, you won't understand the movie! Visuals are one of the most stunning effects I have ever seen on screen! The Gargantua (the Black hole), planets, Endurance (the space ship), and that water mountain, aka the Wave, that was the best scene in the movie! So if you want to watch it, you need to see it in IMAX!… Expand

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annbdJul 22, 2018

Interstellar will remain in the top of cinema's history, alongside Inception, Matrix, Mr.Nobody, The Fountain, Lotr and so on. Breathtaking! Without absolute no doubt, it's the best work of art by Christopher Nolan. And like someone else sayInterstellar will remain in the top of cinema's history, alongside Inception, Matrix, Mr.Nobody, The Fountain, Lotr and so on. Breathtaking! Without absolute no doubt, it's the best work of art by Christopher Nolan. And like someone else say 'The story felt very unique', totally. Maybe it's a little bit too scientifically and after the first viewing there is a lot of confusion, but it's flawless and brilliant and deserves unconditionally 10/10!… Expand

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9

grant28304Mar 18, 2018

A Great Sci-fi Adventure film. The film has great visuals and sound. The acting is very good. The storytelling is on point. This type of film suits my tasted really well so I really liked it. I recognize the pacing and complexity of theA Great Sci-fi Adventure film. The film has great visuals and sound. The acting is very good. The storytelling is on point. This type of film suits my tasted really well so I really liked it. I recognize the pacing and complexity of the movie might turn some people off, but I thought it was great.… Expand

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7

auburnnJan 16, 2018

Great visualization of the black hole and wormhole. It sounds cliché but I'm still touched by the power of love and persistence.

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10

merijnjFeb 21, 2018

(95/100)
A very very good Sci-Fi that delivers on its runtime. Everything from the relationship with Murphy to the realism of the science was done perfectly.

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eddiecolinApr 13, 2018

I love that concept and i also hope that Christopher_Nolan make some more interesting movies based on Interstellar.. IS he making a new movie like this? https://www.assignmentbox.co.uk

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10

Messier87Apr 14, 2018

The best Sci-fi movie i've see. Great history, perfect OST, and fantastic interpretations

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10

GrachechkovskiSep 5, 2020

Masterpiece movie that have mix of real facts of cosmos's science at the present time (film's creation year) and a simple little author fantasie. This is a message for a current generation and next generations about humanity, life and existential

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All_ButTrU4Oct 10, 2022

Took me quite sometime to get myself to actually watch this movie mainly because of it's length and those who acclaim it(see:filmbros) but nevertheless they were correct. This dystopia mission against time takes ambitious paths to tell aTook me quite sometime to get myself to actually watch this movie mainly because of it's length and those who acclaim it(see:filmbros) but nevertheless they were correct. This dystopia mission against time takes ambitious paths to tell a human story about the power of love. Interstellar is simultaneously a big-budget science fiction endeavor and a very simple tale of love and sacrifice.It’s a bold, beautiful cosmic adventure story with a touch of the surreal and the dreamlike, and yet it always feels grounded in its own deadly serious reality. I'm completely blown away… Expand

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AlexeySoltanDec 30, 2021

critics are stupid as sholes. 7.4 score?????!!!!!
it is ufcking MASTERPIECE.

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10

Hass1986Jul 2, 2021

For those who rated this movie anything less than a 10/10, it’s basically because you’re dumb and you couldn’t grasp the genius and science of the movie. Watch it 3 times, and research. And if your perception doesn’t evolve, spend the rest ofFor those who rated this movie anything less than a 10/10, it’s basically because you’re dumb and you couldn’t grasp the genius and science of the movie. Watch it 3 times, and research. And if your perception doesn’t evolve, spend the rest of your life on YouTube and tik tok worshipping idiots.… Expand

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10

D1fficultOct 5, 2022

A whole Masterpiece. Those soundtracks, this plot, this end, it is another level at all.

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10

Laith84Aug 3, 2020

My favorite ever ❤

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10

DraKeV0Oct 6, 2020

This is more than just a movie .. it's an absolute must - watch for anyone ... extremely underrated movie .. and I loved it . Best movie I have ever watched in my life

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10

CismetJan 2, 2021

Greatest movie of all time. It’s a journey, i’ve never experienced a movie this captivating, intense, and emotional. Thankful for this movie and all those who helped make it.

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Fiasc0Sep 15, 2022

An amazing film that is suitable for viewing for any generation. You can be an elderly person or a 6-year-old child, yes, you will understand the meaning of the film in different ways, but it will evoke emotions in the same way

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10

HazardJacksonSep 22, 2022

Will probably forever go down as the most underrated musical score in cinema history. Hans Zimmers impact on this already amazing movie is incredible.

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VorefOct 28, 2022

-Nobody believed me, but I knew you'd come back.
-How?
-...Because my dad promised me.

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Assassin007Nov 21, 2014

Nolan did it again !!! Through this masterpiece cinema and his vision we got a glimpse of near future interstellar travel and experienced the power of love and need for sacrifice that mankind has to make to survive its own extinction.Truly itNolan did it again !!! Through this masterpiece cinema and his vision we got a glimpse of near future interstellar travel and experienced the power of love and need for sacrifice that mankind has to make to survive its own extinction.Truly it was an amazing mind-bending and thought provoking experience.… Expand

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homandavoodiNov 9, 2014

I went to a long journey last night. I visited several faraway and uncanny places which most of people can’t even have imagination of them. I put my steps on the grounds which the mankind never touch them before. In confrontation of such aI went to a long journey last night. I visited several faraway and uncanny places which most of people can’t even have imagination of them. I put my steps on the grounds which the mankind never touch them before. In confrontation of such a huge bulk of love, greatness and wisdom I was feeling tiny and helpless. I got lost desperately in different dimensions of time and space so that I forgot to breath. I got closer to God and I met my own spirit. I saw Interstellar last night….… Expand

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soulboy_amNov 6, 2014

I've been waiting for Interstellar for 1,5 years and today i've watched it. I won't say about its plot or music or cast or director's work. But it is a masterpiece, sure, the masterpiece that could be shot only by Christopher Nolan. Thank youI've been waiting for Interstellar for 1,5 years and today i've watched it. I won't say about its plot or music or cast or director's work. But it is a masterpiece, sure, the masterpiece that could be shot only by Christopher Nolan. Thank you for this movie, Chris. Now, i need to think about all.… Expand

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Cosmonaut15Nov 7, 2014

Nolan did add another one of the masterpiece to Sci-fi coomunity again. Scientific accuracy for visualization of black hole and wormhole is undoubtedly realistic since there is an astrophysicist working as film assistant. Hard science hadNolan did add another one of the masterpiece to Sci-fi coomunity again. Scientific accuracy for visualization of black hole and wormhole is undoubtedly realistic since there is an astrophysicist working as film assistant. Hard science had been poured into the film so much that it is hard for normal audience to really 100% understand the scientific theory behind the plot. Some of them were hiding in just few words like Quantum entanglement that the robot try to use to establish communication between inside and out side of the black hole.
To summarize, this film really catch my eyes at first glance and finally grab my heart at last.… Expand

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Jim222001Nov 7, 2014

Fascinating and intriguing when the film isn't weird and hard to follow. The movie is great to look at and the cast is fantastic. But the film should have been more sci-fi and less about family and love.

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hugom31Nov 8, 2014

This is for me the best movie of 2014 so far!, I really enjoyed it and i love it. i really recommend it. i don't want to spoil anything, but i just want to express myself about what i love of this movie and i love everything!

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evearcherNov 6, 2014

GRIPPING SCI FI MOVIE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND STUFF !!

Yes, the movie is almost 3 hours long, and by the end of the movie you are glad it was and you actually wish there was more. In addition to the amazing visuals and the compelling storyGRIPPING SCI FI MOVIE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND STUFF !!

Yes, the movie is almost 3 hours long, and by the end of the movie you are glad it was and you actually wish there was more. In addition to the amazing visuals and the compelling story there are a few nice twists and turns throughout the movie that have you gripping your seat. Matthew McConaughey does an amazing job of carrying the movie as the lead, his performance is exceptional. Amazing acting, and a few tear jerking moments...very convincing stuff McChonaughey pulls off the loving father and astronaut with ease. Much better then umm "cof gravity". Highly recommend watching in IMAX 70mm version to create the full immersion experience. So, the story moves along at a good pace and keeps the audience glued to the screen, at the end of our screening there was almost a full standing ovation when the movie finished in a packed theater. Applause, applause and more applause . . . alright, alright, alright !!… Expand

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BshopNov 6, 2014

Great movie, great story, superb acting and overall a must-see.
Story followed a different path than most other sci-fi movies. Original story is a welcome feature.
See it in IMAX - it's worth it for the visuals. I'll probably see this 2 orGreat movie, great story, superb acting and overall a must-see.
Story followed a different path than most other sci-fi movies. Original story is a welcome feature.
See it in IMAX - it's worth it for the visuals.
I'll probably see this 2 or 3 times before it leaves theaters. Nolan does it again!
Reminded me of a cross between Gravity, 2001: A Space Odyssey (space peril and action sequences), Inception (twists and levels), and 12 Monkeys (a bit of time-travel).
In summary, see if you like sci-fi, see if you like Nolan's other films, see if you like original stories and space epics. Go see it man, it was great!… Expand

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JCouch777Nov 5, 2014

What an Incredible and Emotional film. INTERSTELLAR paints a beautiful picture of humanity while striving to be even more. Led by incredible performances from McConaughey and Chastain in particular, and complemented by the incredible writingWhat an Incredible and Emotional film. INTERSTELLAR paints a beautiful picture of humanity while striving to be even more. Led by incredible performances from McConaughey and Chastain in particular, and complemented by the incredible writing and direction, INTERSTELLAR stands out as the best of the year. (so far)… Expand

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Trac3rNov 7, 2014

Wow! Just wow! Uhhhmaazing!!

Left the theater feeling awed and mind blown by this incredible journey that Christopher Nolan took my head trip on! The feelings and emotions i felt in this film were grand!! What a ride!! Acting,Wow! Just wow! Uhhhmaazing!!

Left the theater feeling awed and mind blown by this incredible journey that Christopher Nolan took my head trip on! The feelings and emotions i felt in this film were grand!! What a ride!! Acting, cinematography, score, sound editing, and directing was top notch! I immediately placed this film in my top 10 of all time just after finishing my first viewing. It was that good!

But just like a lot of the critics... I too started thinking about all the plot holes and how all this could of really let up to its mind bending conclusion. I too was thinking... This was so close to being Nolan's masterpiece... If it wasn't for such a convuloted plot!

But while watching the movie, i just accepted everything in the moment because Nolan filmed the pacing beatifully and everything seemed to flow just right. I was never bored during this 3 hour movie... Every scene was engaging from minute to end. That being said... I still did have those questions to potential plot holes in the film. But even despite those flaws the movie was that amazing!

I know a film is even better for myself when i start questioning and thinking about the movie hours after i get home... And wanting to immediately watch it again a 2nd time to piece together anything that i may have missed. I believe the last movie that absorbed my thoughts that deeply after viewing was inception... AndWaduyuhknow.. Another nolan epic.

Now i did have to go on google to learn more about quantum mechanics, gravity/relativity, 4th and 5th dimensions, wormholes/blackholes... Because my knowledge was pretty limited in those fields prior to watching this film. And i do know that quantum physics and all the theories are exactly what they are... Theories. But the more i delve into this research, the more plausible this theory sounds backed upon scientific facts.

Now, even though researching all those topics, i still had those questions in the plot that still didnt make 100% sense to me and i feel what a lot of critics felt... That the movie was grand and epic even despite its flaws in the plot... So I tried to find my own interpretations to the plot holes. But with only 1 viewing and so much information given throughtout the movie, it was frustrating and I wished i could just go and watch it again a 2nd time.

But impatiently so.. i ended up finding a discussion forum on interstellar... Anndd ooh dammnn... After reading that discussion thread with everybodies different interpretations opened my eyes so much more to this movie.

Now when i watch it a 2nd time im convinced everything will fall into pieces perfectly based on all the different interpretations that others have received from the movie.

And thats exactly what makes Nolan stand apart from the other great directors like scorcese, spielberg, cameron, howard, etc... All these other directors are amazing because they weave the plot so tightly that you understand the movie in one sitting for the most part. But Nolan, oooh man... With memento, inception, the dark knoght trilogy(moreso memento and inception)... Really makes you think and glue together the missing pieces in the plot to your own interpretation, and will require at least 2 or more viewings to understand it all soundly.. and when you do... The movie becomes more personal for yourself and that much more grand and epic!

Now having said that... And after a night of digging and exploring the movie, themes, different interpretations, and field of quantum mechanics... This may very well be Nolan's masterpiece. Right up there with memento and the dark knight. But to me.. the themes that interstellar touches... Have spoken to me the most out of his other two masterpieces.

My initial reaction immediately after watching interstellar vaulted the movie into my top 10 of all time just from its sheer scope, brilliant acting, and pacing. But after a night of exploring deeper, this may very well be the best... And im sure after my 2nd viewing... It just may be... The greatest of all time.

Christopher Nolan's Masterpiece!… Expand

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gagoiersNov 12, 2014

The best thing about Interstellar is that, like Inception, the science and the ideas are as real, as sophisticated, and as advanced, as any ideas out there. If you see a critic or somebody saying this is convoluted or overly complex that saysThe best thing about Interstellar is that, like Inception, the science and the ideas are as real, as sophisticated, and as advanced, as any ideas out there. If you see a critic or somebody saying this is convoluted or overly complex that says more about their lack of understanding than about the movie.… Expand

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Pazzo7Nov 7, 2014

Interstellar is visually one of the best movies ever.Its enthralling,intriguing and entertaining for the first half and then in the second half the movie loses its charm.It was still entertaining but I wasnt as pleased as I was for the firstInterstellar is visually one of the best movies ever.Its enthralling,intriguing and entertaining for the first half and then in the second half the movie loses its charm.It was still entertaining but I wasnt as pleased as I was for the first hour and 30 min mainly because of some narrative problems.The finale was the most WTF-ish one I've ever seen but it wasnt as rewarding as I expected or wanted it to be.It was ridiculous.Some may argue with me one this one.I get it.Chris Nolan tried to transcend the science and wanted to reach for a mind-blowing ending but when you think about what happens after Cooper's choice thats what makes it ludicrous.This is the reason I give this movie a 8/10 rating.It was fun,charming (even though not for its entire length),entertaining and really really beautiful but the climax is absurd and not rewarding.… Expand

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DafsterNov 6, 2014

What I like about Interstellar is that while it has your classic sciency space travel elements, unlike other space-themed movies it does not put this element at its center. It's core rather, is something much deeper - a story of a father andWhat I like about Interstellar is that while it has your classic sciency space travel elements, unlike other space-themed movies it does not put this element at its center. It's core rather, is something much deeper - a story of a father and his daughter and their struggles of being apart. Space just happens to be one of the perfect themes for this idea and as a result, the movie is told well. I highly recommend it, as it is in no way "just another space movie".… Expand

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MJKPSTANNov 7, 2014

Visually stunning, amazingly acted and thought provoking. It is thrilling, but flawed. The last 20 minutes is very convoluted, BUT, Interstellar's greatness, far outweighs it's faults. Interstellar is one of my fave movies of the year! 910.

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mririshfoxNov 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. while Ann Hathaway and Mathew Mcconaughey were very weird choices considering neither has really shown the chops for sci-fi, they do put on quite a show.
the movie, like an actual space launch, starts of slow, but once they get through the wormhole the movie pretty much is non-stop until it jumps the shark at the end with the whole 5d existing in 3d with time distortions (this movie is not for the scientific faint of heart)
it takes a few minutes of watching, but just replace Hal 900 with Michal Caine and Matt Damon and you pretty much got 2001: a space odyssey, so i pretty much give it the same score as 2001 would get.… Expand

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Silver1138Nov 5, 2014

Christopher Nolan has once again proved that he is one of the most important filmmakers of his generation. Interstellar is not just another space flick with impressive visuals. It tackles the most important issue we are currently facing onChristopher Nolan has once again proved that he is one of the most important filmmakers of his generation. Interstellar is not just another space flick with impressive visuals. It tackles the most important issue we are currently facing on our planet, namely our very survival in the face of overpopulation and unsustainable living, and the crucial need to overcome our natural instincts in order to evolve as a species.

The fact that movie critics and the audience will compare Interstellar with Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece is a testament to the epic scope of the film. However, Nolan’s latest creation is less surreal and more focused on the future of mankind. Rather than abstractly dealing with our origins and place in the universe and assuming that Earth will be our base for reaching to the stars, Interstellar deals with the harsh realities of an increasingly hostile planet, our short-sighted way of life, our natural instinct of individual survival and how it now poses a threat to our survival as a species and, not least of all, the very unromantic, brutal nature of space travel and relativity.

At the same time, unlike 2001, it is not a purely intellectual film. It does not distance itself from human emotion, attempting to strike a balance between its grand scope and the feelings and failings of its characters. Whether it succeeds or not in this balancing act is something people will disagree upon, and it is probably the element that will make or break the film for you. As far as I am concerned, Nolan’s Interstellar is a triumph against the seemingly impossible odds which he faced in this undertaking.… Expand

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derwolf12Nov 6, 2014

Even it accepts many things from former SF. it still inspiring, astonishing and entertaining. It deserve to be the movie of 2014 and the milestong of SF history.

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Just1nsaneNov 8, 2014

This movie is one of the best trips ive ever taken in a movie. Its so amazing in every aspect. The movie is long but seemed not long at ALL. This is a must see in theaters

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radmirkaNov 6, 2014

Фильм просто великолепен! Недавно вернулся из кинотеатра - это шедевр однозначно, 10 из 10. Несмотря на почти 3 часа времени не было ни одной скучной минуты. Очень порадовал Мет Деймон который неожиданно появился. Также нельзя не отметитьФильм просто великолепен! Недавно вернулся из кинотеатра - это шедевр однозначно, 10 из 10. Несмотря на почти 3 часа времени не было ни одной скучной минуты. Очень порадовал Мет Деймон который неожиданно появился. Также нельзя не отметить великолепную музыку - она очень хорошо передает настроение фильма. Рекомендовано к просмотру на 100%!… Expand

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hamos786Nov 5, 2014

Thanks Nolan for giving a movie which will make you feel and keeps you puzzled in an Enchanted way.How much ever the critic or the people may criticize but one thing that everybody should understand that this movie has contributed a lot ofThanks Nolan for giving a movie which will make you feel and keeps you puzzled in an Enchanted way.How much ever the critic or the people may criticize but one thing that everybody should understand that this movie has contributed a lot of things abut space and would have definitely ignited many minds all over the world… Expand

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WillybachNov 19, 2014

Interstellar is a movie that attempts to hark back to the pre-CGI days of Sci-fi movies - 2001: A space odyssey, Bladerunner, Alien - and it feels all the more 'real' and visceral for it. Indeed it is probably one of the most visuallyInterstellar is a movie that attempts to hark back to the pre-CGI days of Sci-fi movies - 2001: A space odyssey, Bladerunner, Alien - and it feels all the more 'real' and visceral for it. Indeed it is probably one of the most visually stunning movies since those aforementioned movies, if not surpassing them in several scenes. Perhaps, strangely, what I appreciated most in Christopher Nolan's efforts was a movie mostly devoid of exaggerated suspense, cheap scares, and throw-away once-liners that fade from memory almost as soon as theyy are uttered. It was a mature portrayal of humanity, and a chilling warning of where we might be headed.

Perhaps the only real weakness is in some of the plot mechanics early on. There are some moments that are jarringly unrealistic, from the apparent lack of detailed planning for the mission, a mission of unimaginable importance, to Cooper's seeming complete lack of knowledge of Quantum mechanics (something surely he would have been briefed on prior to launch). I do however concede he needed to inform the audience of some of the science behind their decision-making.

What the movie does exceptionally well, is attempt to marry an awe-inspiring journey into the furthest reaches of scientific knowledge with a commentary on human nature and emotional connections. Family, the reason for existence, the nature of the cosmos - all are concepts touched on, at times quite beautifully, in this motion picture. The acting is great. Matthew McConaughey is a stand-out and pretty much carries the emotional component of the film single-handedly.

I felt tempted to give it a 10, to counter the usual silly 0s that people often give films they feel disappointed in. It's epic. Certainly on of the greatest Sci-fi movies ever made. It's in my top 10 that's for sure. But then, there haven't really been that many EPIC sci-fi movies ever made. The movie does have its issues, and its not perfect. But I feel sure that it will live long in the memory, as all true classics so often do.… Expand

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strangermoonNov 10, 2014

like michio kaku says if hawking books ideas importing this is the best realistic space journey movie. not like wtf 2001 style and not like just pointles action gravity style. its not 10 becuse some parts just carbon copy of inception.

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horcrux2007Dec 27, 2014

This was an unimaginably beautiful, intriguing, and intense film. Despite being a three hour movie, it keeps your attention with twists, breathtaking imagery, and thought-provoking themes. If you have a developed attention span and an openThis was an unimaginably beautiful, intriguing, and intense film. Despite being a three hour movie, it keeps your attention with twists, breathtaking imagery, and thought-provoking themes. If you have a developed attention span and an open mind, you'd be a fool to not see this. Interstellar is the best movie I've seen all year.… Expand

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antmancccNov 8, 2014

Once again, Christopher Nolan has explored an ambitious idea and presented a well-constructed movie. Interstellar can let us submerge ourselves into a space journey, also it reminds us that watching a film is a unique way to explore ourOnce again, Christopher Nolan has explored an ambitious idea and presented a well-constructed movie. Interstellar can let us submerge ourselves into a space journey, also it reminds us that watching a film is a unique way to explore our imagination. With more half baked comic book movies emerges, Interstellar is a precious gift from Christopher Nolan, it allows us to have an introspection of how we treat the movie industry instead of just entertaining.… Expand

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YuRown92Nov 5, 2014

The Best Movie of the Year, clever story, good casting, perfect visual effects. No more words. Everybody, who likes good & clever stories, must watch this movie.

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dharmaNov 8, 2014

Nolan has done it again. While the critics were saying that Interstellar is too sentimental, they actually got the wrong idea. Nolan may be emulating Kubrick's attention to detail here, but he is essentially making a Spielberg film. ThatNolan has done it again. While the critics were saying that Interstellar is too sentimental, they actually got the wrong idea. Nolan may be emulating Kubrick's attention to detail here, but he is essentially making a Spielberg film. That sense of awe: check. Gooey sentimentality: check. I can't say anymore of the plot, but suffice to say: the visuals are breathtaking, the acting stupendous. It's not perfect: the dialogue is filled with a lot of exposition. But heck, still one of the best film of 2014. Bring your tissues folks. It's a tearjerker.… Expand

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DragsterWaveNov 5, 2014

Interstellar is a full experimental work of dazzling visual and thematic ambition. An epic futuristic adventure driven by pain, fear and regret. Nolan gives us a magnificent, dark, romantic, ambitious and risky clever piece. It is huge andInterstellar is a full experimental work of dazzling visual and thematic ambition. An epic futuristic adventure driven by pain, fear and regret. Nolan gives us a magnificent, dark, romantic, ambitious and risky clever piece. It is huge and covers not enough to see it once. Nolan takes us to the edge of the universe but reflecting on everything that makes us human. An intense space opera that dazzles and thrills. Nolan has done it again.… Expand

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jjordanNov 5, 2014

This was an excellent film with huge ideas and a lot of heart - it is definitely a must see. The acting is phenomenal and the story is gripping and incredibly interesting. The effects were amazing as everybody was expecting. It willThis was an excellent film with huge ideas and a lot of heart - it is definitely a must see. The acting is phenomenal and the story is gripping and incredibly interesting. The effects were amazing as everybody was expecting. It will definitely be divisive but I applaud Nolan for the originality and gall of the film. In a time where we have ~29 superhero movies planned to release in the next 6 years, we need more visionary people pushing the limits and giving us original screenplays and fresh ideas that not only entertain, but stimulate critical thinking.

This is exactly what interstellar did, for me at least. Not once did I find myself bored, I felt as though I actually experienced the journey with the characters and could even share their emotions from time to time. This is what movies are about for me. As I watched, I forgot about my own troubles and cares and embarked on an incredible journey with an amazing cast and a story that causes you to wonder what the future has in store for us, and what really is potentially out there in our infinite universe.

Interstellar is not without flaws, but it is definitely a movie that deserves to be seen and contemplated. The score by Hans Zimmer is amazing and truly adds to the experience. Don't rely on other people's opinions or form an opinion based on others thoughts before seeing it. Just go see it, and enjoy the bold and spectacular journey it is!… Expand

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EvanmichaelNov 6, 2014

I havn't been this blown away by a movie since The Dark Knight Rises, the prvious film by master Christopher Nolan. I must say I was a little concerned after seeing the mixed reviews, but I did not need to be. This movie is absolutelyI havn't been this blown away by a movie since The Dark Knight Rises, the prvious film by master Christopher Nolan. I must say I was a little concerned after seeing the mixed reviews, but I did not need to be. This movie is absolutely fantastic. I heard criticism that it's too confusing and won't be accessable to a wider audience. I'm certainly no genius and I was never confused by the science talk. If I was to criticize the film I will say that it is does get a bit convoluted, and if it ended about ten minutes earlier it would of flowed a little more. That's all the negatives. This film is absolutely stunning, unique, original, mesmerizing, and absolutely awe-inspiring. This film will absolutely go down along side 2001 and Blade Runner as one of the great science fiction films. Oh and Tars and Case are freaking awesome. Not to spoil anything but there are sequences in this film that rival the Stargate sequence in 2001 as some of the greatest scenes in science fiction, if not film in general.… Expand

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infinNov 8, 2014

Interstellar is an intriguing tale because of its human characters. It's a story of a family who want to do what they love with who they love but are torn apart by a small competing priority - saving humankind.

The science fictionInterstellar is an intriguing tale because of its human characters. It's a story of a family who want to do what they love with who they love but are torn apart by a small competing priority - saving humankind.

The science fiction theories I struggled with in the credibility department, certain convenient one in a trillion coincidences detracted from the ingenuity and risk of gambles the crew take.

For the me most gripping aspects of Interstellar are the breathtaking foreign planet scenes and relationship between McConaughey and his daughter. The scenes on board the interstellar station are very reminiscent of Alien and the AI robot puts a news spin on HAL from 2001. The Matt Damon scenes are straight out bizarre!

Nolan is always guaranteed to leave you thinking, wondering and conjecturing with friends. I see other reviewers compare this to Gravity and for what it's worth - I thought Gravity was a far more riveting and thrilling tale.… Expand

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MaxsonNov 8, 2014

Definitely my new favorite movie from the brilliant Christopher Nolan. Interstellar was intense, thrilling, and highly ambitious on every level. It felt like an roller coaster ride but with some complex narrative structure in it. The firstDefinitely my new favorite movie from the brilliant Christopher Nolan. Interstellar was intense, thrilling, and highly ambitious on every level. It felt like an roller coaster ride but with some complex narrative structure in it. The first act of the story was a bit slow for me, but everything went FULL BLAST after that. Visually, its one of the best looking films of 2014...in my opinion. If you want the full experience from this film, then I highly recommend you go see it in IMAX. GOOOOO SEE IT IN IMAX!!! TRUST ME!!!!… Expand

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scotyb91Mar 28, 2015

Holy moly. When I first saw Interstellar I said "wow, this is a moving picture, these pictures are moving to create a story of love, sacrifice and above all spaceships that twirl in outer space." Don't take my word for it, go out to yourHoly moly. When I first saw Interstellar I said "wow, this is a moving picture, these pictures are moving to create a story of love, sacrifice and above all spaceships that twirl in outer space." Don't take my word for it, go out to your nearest video store and experience the unmatched match made in heaven that is Interstellar: This is a movie.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaNov 30, 2014

INTERSTELLAR is not a perfect film. And in fact, the first hour tired me totally. If I were home, I would have shut it off BUT thank god I was not and did not. INTERSTELLAR simply blew me away.

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AlekhyaDasNov 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *Note: My Analysis and the real 'Nolan'/movie explanations may diverge.
Abide with that. He is the monarch of all the **** flicks. :P

Interstellar: "Expect the Unexpected" should be the tagline of every Nolan movie. Same goes for this movie as well. Interstellar is a dazzling, striving, fascinating journey.

Interstellar is a smart blend of passions in a sci-fi movie. Nolan
always adds scarce emotions to all of his pictures which make me tear
up all the time, but this is his most sentiment betrothed movie for
sure. He has perfectly combined the bond between a dad and his
daughter. This movie proves that our love can truly surpass time and
space; that no matter how remote that special someone be, they will
always matter to our hearts against the cold milieu of survival.

Plot: The world is getting shattered by drought and famine, making it
unbearable for beings to endure. In the meantime, Cooper finds a
surreptitious NASA epicenter and goes out for a voyage to save the
world. A group of discovers must travel beyond our solar system in
search of another planet capable of Humankind. In the expedition, they
had to face a lot of footraces which coerce them to select between
their family and the future of the human race.

Now the movie goes quite clean till the first one and half hour. After
that, The Endurance crew gets to know the actual enigmas of this entire
trip.

1. The secret NASA center's Professor Brand has got two strategies of
saving the civilization. First, he promises Cooper that he will solve a
forward-thinking equation, which will help the NASA to take the Earth's
surviving populace into the space by launching a massive space station.
Second, if he fails in the solution, NASA has made pre-plans of reaping
a bank of fertilized human ova serving them to keep alive the humanity
after earth gets wholly devastated. The Endurance's job is to find the
flawless habitat for the subsistence of the embryos. They were to be
located in artificial wombs and carried to term. Of course, the crew
will devote the next 10-15 years taking care for a bunch of kids before
using the next set. The population bang would be exponential since the
next batch would be larger because there were more people available to
take care of them. Later we got to know that entire journey was a
swindle and Plan A was near to impossible. So plan B was the real plan.

2. Matt Demon [Dr. Mann]'s act was unforeseen. He proved that when you
are in a dying condition, the only thing you care about is you and your
family and nothing else.

The climax comes next. I personally believe that the movie should have
ended in a different way. The paradox they shown in the film and
Murph's apprehension of who "the ghost" was, to Matthew's realizing
what was going on, to that specific scenario in the black hole, to him
finding his daughter and the full Murphy station sequence. I would have
adored if Coop would have died entering the Black Hole. The earth would
have died out and Anne Hathaway and Edmunds start a new civilization. This would have left a cult ending, but Nolan always wants a twisted finale to all of his flicks. Nevertheless, the actual climax was nice as well. Apart from this the other departments were bang on, Heart touching acts, Superb Soundtrack, Wonderful DOP work, fabulous direction, etc. I felt that there was a problem with the sound-mix. The subtitles assisted well though. Anyways, I loved this much, much, much more than Gravity. I hope Interstellar gets plentiful Oscars this year like Gravity did. Must watch!… Expand

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Filmwatcher123Nov 9, 2014

I was looking forward to this film all year, and now it's finally out i can say that it was a little disappointing, not terrible, just not great. For the most part the film is a lot of fun, creating a believable world that could easilyI was looking forward to this film all year, and now it's finally out i can say that it was a little disappointing, not terrible, just not great. For the most part the film is a lot of fun, creating a believable world that could easily represent humanities future, with some good acting and amazing effects the first hour or so of this movie was very enjoyable to watch. Then the downsides play in, one of which could have just been the cinema i was in but i have seen this comment elsewhere too, and that is that the music was so unbelievably deafeningly loud that you cannot hear key dialogue points and because of this draws you out of the story and leaves you feeling annoyed after any action scene turns up. My biggest annoyance with this film though has to be the ending, it seemed like Nolan was going more for a remake of 2001: A Space Odyssey and make an ending which is overly complicated and more of a Deus Ex than actually put in a decent ending to the movie. Overall i enjoyed this movie, but i believe it fell just short of being a classic by just a few odd decisions, in my opinion anyway.… Expand

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nolbert1983Nov 8, 2014

I've seen the movie yesterday and I must admit it I did not expect it will be that good. Mathew McConaughey is absolutely fantastic, the sound and the views are superb. The plot shows us that we are not ready to "fight" with time having ourI've seen the movie yesterday and I must admit it I did not expect it will be that good. Mathew McConaughey is absolutely fantastic, the sound and the views are superb. The plot shows us that we are not ready to "fight" with time having our loved ones back home. Anyone having children will feel touched.
See the movie for yourself - don't read the reviews. Everyone of us is different, and we decide what we like or dislike...… Expand

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mrfatpepperNov 7, 2014

Interstellar was ahead of its time, 20 years from now people will look back at this film and call it a "Masterpiece", Every thing from the writing to the acting was just perfect... The Visual Effects and Cinematography was "Breathtaking".

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TurbodowgNov 30, 2014

Interstellar is a film for adults. A film for thinking adults. A film for adults who grew up in times of wonder and had to work hard for what they have today. A film for people mature enough to understand love and loss.

Interstellar is aInterstellar is a film for adults. A film for thinking adults. A film for adults who grew up in times of wonder and had to work hard for what they have today. A film for people mature enough to understand love and loss.

Interstellar is a beautiful film, with a mesmerising music score to match its stunning visuals. The story is both fantastic and moving. The acting is top class and the writing is genius.

If you love science fiction and have a sense of wonder and understand adult themes and emotions watch this film. You will love it.… Expand

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coooolsarathNov 8, 2014

Another master piece from NOLAN. "INTERSTELLAR" is a well weaved net of shear brilliance. film has a great number of contents to offer, it has everything that can shook you to the toes . the movie did shoooook me! . Nolan simply slingshot toAnother master piece from NOLAN. "INTERSTELLAR" is a well weaved net of shear brilliance. film has a great number of contents to offer, it has everything that can shook you to the toes . the movie did shoooook me! . Nolan simply slingshot to infinite distance in movie making industry, although there were some problems in the script the important 169 minutes offer everything one would expect. now its time to do some review on the movie. its screenplay is spectacular, more than INCEPTION. its only in my view . script gives us the glimpse of brilliance and hard work done by the film maker. he touched Stephan Hawking's BLACK HOLE PARADOX, Einstein's THEORY OF RELATIVITY everything physics had to offer. the movie starts with a silent, just to build on. Matthew McConaughey has done a great job to do this role. after slight introduction of human crisis Nolan tries to enter deep into charecter who lost his job, wife etc. the main charecter then enters to a voyage of script !. humanity is facing blight , human raise is struggling to produce food. every nation shut down their resources. whole of a kind is trying to make food. McConaughey stumbles into a secret NASA space station by the help of his daughter's GHOST story. now we get glimpse of suspense that script has to offer. he took his chance there to rescue mankind ,joined with some more scientists which include Hathaway . they were trying to solve the problem with gravitational equation, another planet with life forms. before the expedition they select three potentially good chance planets and try to communicate. these hard knowing scenes may suggest little boring if you are not a fan of Nolan movies. story continues till they enter into each planet first one had nothing in it. next one produce more problems as it is conflicted with another scientist who has selfish nature and it all goes into third and most dangerous planet. meanwhile in earth already fourty something years passed. twist in the story happens when McConaughey come to know about the fact that it was a sham, they were carrying life form to enhance new planet but not saving it . then the whole black hole thing comes all that drama sequence and then he fell into another five dimensional world where the rest of the story starts to reveal Matthew McConaughey gives his daughter secret to bend time and that is it . planet is saved then there is a glance into five dimensional world in future which was awesome to see. i was fascinated by thinking of growth of film makers in all these years. it is a must see movie.… Expand

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MantisNov 6, 2014

Where do I begin to describe this movie? This movie just thrills and amazes.
It shows you the possibilities of science, mankind, and life on the edge of hope and fear. The movie keeps you enticed and thrilled till the end, and it was not aWhere do I begin to describe this movie? This movie just thrills and amazes.
It shows you the possibilities of science, mankind, and life on the edge of hope and fear. The movie keeps you enticed and thrilled till the end, and it was not a moment too long. I just loved it and I think everyone should see this.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticNov 8, 2014

Interstellar is a ambitious film you won't soon forget. While there are times you feel exasperated by the science and trying to fit everything in place in your mind, the sheer spectacle is something to behold. A-

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MattyiceNov 5, 2014

I came into the theatre expecting a great movie, similar to Nolan's other films, and that's what I got, sans a compelling story. The acting, cinematography, and CGI was great, but the story could have been more interesting. It had the themesI came into the theatre expecting a great movie, similar to Nolan's other films, and that's what I got, sans a compelling story. The acting, cinematography, and CGI was great, but the story could have been more interesting. It had the themes like Inception, but it was not as interesting as I would have liked. However, it was still a great movie and, while not one of Nolan's best, is still worth seeing at the cinema.… Expand

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KermitLaphroaigNov 7, 2014

I have a theory that when film makers begin to think they are Shakespeare that's when they start producing 3-hour movies. It is even worse when actors begin to think they are Shakespeare because then they start producing really bad 3-hourI have a theory that when film makers begin to think they are Shakespeare that's when they start producing 3-hour movies. It is even worse when actors begin to think they are Shakespeare because then they start producing really bad 3-hour movies. As a "Reds" survivor, I can testify to that. Luckily, Christopher Nolan is not an actor, but in producing "Interstellar", definitely the most cosmically bombastic space opera ever made, he is veering dangerously close to Shakespearean megalomania.

The essential idea behind the movie is to realistically represent space travel and the space environment, which the movie succeeds in doing, if you consider the earth dying to "climate change", aliens opening wormholes next to Saturn, surviving travel into black holes and performing time travel through 5-dimensional tesseracts to be realistic. The production values of the film, though, on items such as uniforms, space gear, instruments, ships and stations is really outstanding. Space buffs will love the hardware. There are also detailed representations of the nuances of docking, orbital transfers and other astronautically cool stuff.

Director/Writer Nolan does not produce all of this out of a vacuum. He takes a page out of the book of Space Odyssey 2001, more than a page actually. There is even a waltz. The scenes and special effects are also reminiscent of 2012's Prometheus and 2013's Oblivion. NASA obviously provided a lot of technical support. In fact the whole 3 hours sort of plays like an infomercial for NASA. Every space suit, ship and base station has NASA written all over it. I hope they paid him for all those placements.

The shortcomings of the film are many, but the biggest problem is the casting. When one member of the affirmative action team to save the earth, intones "This crew represents the best of humanity." you can hardly keep from laughing. The players are the least believable astronauts in world. Crying, blubbering, screaming, and PMSing all over the screen. If humanity is the hands of these guys, we are in deep trouble. To top off the complete mis-cast, Matt Damon shows up out of the blue as a marooned space commander. You are scratching your head, wondering if you are watching "Interstellar" or "Team America". Ironically, this is not the first time Will Hunting has ruined a perfectly good film. He had another movie-sabotaging cameo 14 years ago in Finding Forrester (2000). You have to wonder what sexual favors are involved in casting decisions like these.

The other misfire of the movie is the music. I think we should re-invade Europe and utterly destroy Germany this time, just so we do not have to listen to another Hans Zimmer score. I swear I need to start bringing ear plugs to showings. The score is so loud that in many scenes you cannot hear what the actors are saying, and I am not exaggerating. This would not be so bad if it only happened when the female lead was blubbering about her boyfriend, but on the contrary the loud music seemed to be reserved for those moments when they are explaining some technically complicated space math that you have to understand to follow the movie. So, you there yelling, "Wait, the tesseract's dimensionality is folding when what happens? I need to hear that again!" On the plus side, there are nice moments of silence illustrating the quietness of space, which is pretty quiet, because, you know, there is no air in space.

The strength of the movie, besides the special effects, is the pacing and dynamism, which Nolan seems to have a complete knack for. His script here is not so good as 2008's "The Dark Knight", but he keeps things moving and involving as only he can. Overall, as long as you don't mind a minor possibility of long-term hearing loss and can stand the malaprop acting, "Interstellar" is very entertaining.… Expand

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joyalNov 11, 2014

new level of cinematic experience , Interstellar is a excellent sci fi film,beautifully n brilliantly filmed awesome visual treat, good acting, very good direction , interstellar is a special experience of entertainment.

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WolfoxLiveNov 7, 2014

Another great mind bender from the master. A great journey which makes the audience think about it for days after watching it. I'm definitely going to see it again. Try to watch it in IMAX if you can, it's an amazing experience for this movie!

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quincytheodoreNov 12, 2014

It may not be as mindblowing as Inception, but it paints a clear picture of unworldly desolate journey in very personal level. Aside from the heavy emphasis of space flight, "Human is explorer" as the movie aptly described, the best part ofIt may not be as mindblowing as Inception, but it paints a clear picture of unworldly desolate journey in very personal level. Aside from the heavy emphasis of space flight, "Human is explorer" as the movie aptly described, the best part of the movie is relationship between humans themselves, mainly between Cooper and Murph. Visual is pleasant, the science is sound and atmosphere is grimly right, although the pace can be pretty slow at times. The movie serves as inspiration and education purpose, captivating audience with not just boring lecture but also with good simulation on how lives can be affected by the prospect of unforeseeable future.

Story is very heavy with scientific elements, there is much information to absorb and it could be overwhelming for those who aren't accustomed to sci-fi genre. To its credit, the movie tries to explain many complicated aspects as brief and as clear as possible, it can't be faulted with lack of research. The first act does take some time to roll, but for a good reason. Matthew McConaughey brings top notch acting in recent years, but perhaps his best one is this father-daughter relationship with Murph (Jessica Chastain). It's very believable, dynamic, occasionally amusing and thoroughly emotional. Jessica Chastain pulls off a great performance, better than her older counterparts.

Michael Caine, an old time accomplish to Nolan, as Depp to Burton, is fantastic as usual. There's so much depth to his character, much thanks to his natural parental charisma. Anne Hathaway plays as Brand, another astronaut with strong conviction but slight self-doubt. Every character here is flawed, there's no one with hero mentality, and it's more authentic to see them trying to solve their issues with such imperfection. Hathaway is more of a comrade than love interest, someone who shares the unique same fate, her tight suit will be missed though.

Writing is quite brilliant, very solid and humorous when needs be. It balances the complex stuff with simpler tone to ensure audience can still relate. Props to writers for making the robotic characters very lively even as they lumber around in metal case. Visual is littered with the gray tone of Nolan. This fits the estranged worlds and empty space, it's less blockbuster than previous galactic voyage of Gravity, but appealing on its own right. Music from Hans Zimmer is undoubtedly excellent, he hits the right tune and delivers some creeping moments of solitude. The overall sound effect is also good, transitioning between vacuum space and mechanic growl perfectly. The movie's production level is sky high.

Interstellar is admittedly a bit slow at times, it's inspirational but not as cinematically engaging and entertaining as Nolan's previous works. It manages to create a lonely perspective, a daunting self-reflective insight of human significant, or insignificant in cosmos time, but the best part about the movie is the bonds, might it be parental, platonic or romantic, or even robotic. In the end the star is the humans that make the equation more meaningful.… Expand

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Fabian-GonzaloNov 13, 2014

Interstellar is definitely the best movie of the year, this movie is just amazing, what can I say, is just nolan's movie, has a very solid argument, like his best movies, like the dark knight or inception, amazing effect, epic soundtrack,Interstellar is definitely the best movie of the year, this movie is just amazing, what can I say, is just nolan's movie, has a very solid argument, like his best movies, like the dark knight or inception, amazing effect, epic soundtrack, incredibles pictures, I didn't realize how fast the hours has gone, very entertaining film, I must say that it isn't an easy movie to understand, demands a little concentration, to get all its points, I need to see it again... but mega ultra recommended!!! 9/10… Expand

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AxgrinderNov 23, 2014

Without giving anything away, the basic plot line is this: Earth is dying, and the only way to save the human race may be to relocate to another planet. Something out there seems to be trying to show us the way, but exactly what we need toWithout giving anything away, the basic plot line is this: Earth is dying, and the only way to save the human race may be to relocate to another planet. Something out there seems to be trying to show us the way, but exactly what we need to do is murky. Fortunately, despite a severe lack of resources on earth, NASA has become a secret agency and has a rocket ship ready. The trip into space will be dangerous and without any guarantee of success, but what choice is there?
The director seems to want us to believe that we always a choice and that it may be our inner personality, as much as anything, that drives our decision making. The movie also spends a lot of time trying to convey how terribly lonely, emotionally wrenching, and potentially mentally debilitating it would be to spend extended periods of time alone in space, and that such trips are equally damaging to the emotions of those left behind on earth. Ultimately, the movie has good dramatic tension, but the director’s attempts to create emotional tension end up being a lot of interstellar flotsam and jetsam.
At times this movie can also be confusing, but will be less so if you keep in mind one of Einstein’s more bizarre discoveries: Time is not absolute, but is a function of motion. It passes more slowly for people traveling at very high speeds, relative to people who are moving more slowly. (You may also want to keep in mind that Einstein’s theories do not allow for travel back in time.)
At 2hrs 45min this is a relatively long movie, but it moves along quickly enough that you won’t feel like time has come to a total standstill. It contains an all-star cast, but some (like Matt Damon, Michael Caine) seem a bit miscast. Others (namely Ellen Burstyn) are unrecognizable. I don’t see any Oscar nominations for acting in this movie.
The movie has some tangential (and probably unavoidable) similarities to 2001: A Space Odyssey. For one, there is an intelligent (Hal-like) robot with a (human-like) personality, and you will ponder whether it’s going to develop some sort of (machine-like) schizophrenia that will cause it will override its programming and act against its human cargo in favor of preserving the mission. For another, the movie purposely leaves some questions unanswered. At the end it leaves you saying, “wait a minute” and you will be replaying the opening scenes in your mind to try and figure out if the actions of Mr. McConaughey make any sense at all.
It may not sound like it but, overall, I liked this movie. Only time will tell if it is destined to develop a ‘cult classic’ status, but my initial reaction is “Uhmmn, no.”… Expand

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alexvanhessingNov 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly, I reluctantly gives scores for films in general but if I have to it's the one above.....

One thing struck me looking at user reviews for this films, almost everyone gave it a low score or a high score, "love it or hate it" I suppose, Though I didn't feel this. In my opinion films like this should be experienced subjectively but critiqued objectively.

Many people said the music overwhelmed the actors, dialogue, etc... sure, maybe, but why can't the film's score be a CHARACTER in a film sometimes? Remember how important the music was in Inception? Many films would be almost unimaginable without the music, it becomes a crucial part of the film like Dances With Wolves or There will Be Blood, some films don't need it at all like No Country for Old Men (that's right NO music, seriously). Some even said the casting was bad, which made me laugh because I couldn't imagine many people spouting philosophical jargon and pithy, humorous, comments better than McConaughey, after all, almost all the performances were very good also.

Other people have mentioned "plot holes" which I think they're confusing with script choices, I'm not saying they were good or bad, just different. Could Nolan have shown us more development with McConaughey's character? perhaps. Or, ceased with the scientific "lingo"? Maybe, though I feel like it was quite straight forward in most parts. These are simple choices made by a filmmaker, and lets not forget the fact that its called SCIENCE FICTON for a reason, it's ficton, not real. A lot of people seem to be missing this point entirely with ideas that certain elements of this film weren't logical, etc, or failed to explain certain things.

My critic of other people's critic continues with the one of the main aspects of the film with the "5th Dimension" idea. People seemed to have a problem with it, like me at first. I soon realised that this is Nolan we're talking about, the guy who left us wondering weather Di Caprio's character at the end of Inception was really awake or not. Could we not give the benefit of the doubt and assume for a second that this was McConaughey's fate as well? Maybe he was being metaphorical? or perhaps installing some symbolism into the film?

For my mind a filmmaker makes two films, one part for him and the other for the audience, knowing full well that the audience isn't going to fully comprehend every single thing in the film the filmmaker might well be inclined to write in some ideas of his own that make the film worth making in the first place. To this effect and for the following reasons I believe the "5th dimension" element to be, while on the surface an integral part of the plot, simply just means to an end. Firstly, unlike many American films about the end of the world, etc, we have no mention of God, religion, etc, just a small subplot about "ghosts" so in my mind this is Nolan's "God", the "5th dimension" is that unexplained feeling that was discussed in the film, the "love" of the film is physicalized here. The instruments used in Hans Zimmer's music gives it an every spiritual feel for no obvious reason since to film has nothing to do with spirituality per say, except for those of us who subjectively inject that into the film, which is fine. So in that respect I felt like he was underlying these themes musically, really driving home that idea we can't touch certain things in this life but can certainly feel them, no matter what the explanation. Also, two last things on this subject, several moment in the film there were discussions on death and what we experience when we die, one line describes that when we die we see our children, this happens to McConaughey in this moment, why take it so literally? Could it not be that he simply seeing his beloved at his most lonely terrifying moment? Lastly, the plain fact that after the "5th dimension" McConaughey awakes, barely alive, suddenly outside the orbit of Saturn awaiting a rescue ship. Really? or could it be a "Nolanism".

Overall, I'm not thinking this a 8 or 9 out of 10, and certainly not what other people are giving it, I think swinging either way is a mistake because while many of the films, as well as the execution is stunning, it's still a flawed film as many are, I just believe in looking into things a little closer before sending them to slaughter. Many reviews, both user and professional seem to miss crucial aspects of films when they watch them, especially when one bothers to write: "Boring, Boring, Boring", etc..... why bother unless you're willing to explain your actual thoughts in an intelligent and concise way?… Expand

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PeteStaivNov 19, 2014

I expected more from Interstellar. The movie is intense and beautifully shot, but you cannot deny the existence of flaws in the plot! Not the best Nolan's work

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The__ShowmanNov 9, 2014

Mind Boggling Visuals, Voice dominant Score, Matthew Mcconaughey's splendid performance and some paradoxical plot holes make movie little flat but still Nolan's exceptional direction makes it a delight to watch. I believe this Space Sci-FiMind Boggling Visuals, Voice dominant Score, Matthew Mcconaughey's splendid performance and some paradoxical plot holes make movie little flat but still Nolan's exceptional direction makes it a delight to watch. I believe this Space Sci-Fi drama needs more humor treatment than quantum physics conversations for PG13 to understand. But still it is one of the movies which is larger than life and something which needs dare to attempt. Kudos to Makers.… Expand

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Tobi_WhateverNov 13, 2014

Interstellar looks and feels great most of the time but is not without problems and errors.
Aside from some questionable actions done by the main protagonists and the usual Hollywood ending, Interstellar tries really hard to beInterstellar looks and feels great most of the time but is not without problems and errors.
Aside from some questionable actions done by the main protagonists and the usual Hollywood ending, Interstellar tries really hard to be scientifically accurate. The result is that all the small and big scientific errors are therefore much more noticeable.
While the first two thirds left me impressed, the ending was rather unsatisfying.… Expand

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quentntarantadoNov 6, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed Interstellar very much, though I think it is not a perfect film.
Warning, spoilers:
First, I have several problems with Interstellar.
1) One is that Dylan Thomas quote, "Do not go gentle into that good night" is too literal for the situation. It irritated me that Nolan decided to quote it over and over.
2) Matt Damon's character was obviously going to go bugnuts and off everyone. This was telegraphed the moment he woke up.
3) Adult Murph, played by Jessica Chastain, burned the corn. I thought she was pretty desperate to help her sister-in-law and niece, because she might end up burning them with the corn.
4) Tom (Casey Affleck) comes back after putting out the fire, Jessica Chastain tells him (I think) their dad was talking to them through her watch and hugs him. With Murph's boyfriend Topher standing there with a tire wrench, Tom might conclude that Murph was burgling his house, or might even realize she started the fire, which she did. I fully expected him to punch her for coming back to their house.
Nevertheless,
1) I truly bought the idea man will stop exploring space and start saying the Moon landing was a lie. We are stupid enough to do that to ourselves.
2) I fully support this movie's pro-space agenda. It has its flaws, but I pray that it will be a box-office hit and have us looking to the stars again.
3) I love the space scenes, especially the wormhole and the black hole.
4) I love the space colony scene in the end, with people living in huge cylinders.
5) Chastain/Foy/Burstyn fully sold me on their father/daughter relationship with McConaughey. This is very important in accepting the film.… Expand

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beingryanjudeNov 5, 2014

Despite a stellar journey through space and emotion, Interstellar unnecessarily became Nolan-ized in its third act. It's not quite enough to have brilliant visuals and formidable acting throughout--we're looking for a better conclusion.

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21gramsJan 22, 2015

I'm extremely confused with this movie, is it sci-fi or fantasy, you know somewhat of a fairytale... I'm huge fans of physics, cosmology, astronomy and everything what is associated with that, but this movie just breaks apart in the middle ofI'm extremely confused with this movie, is it sci-fi or fantasy, you know somewhat of a fairytale... I'm huge fans of physics, cosmology, astronomy and everything what is associated with that, but this movie just breaks apart in the middle of it. I mean seriously, Nolan went to far with his imagination, he should have stick with the sci-fi genre, but instead he involves some stupid **** about love. I'm hardly trying to understand reasoning of doing such unexpected twist that is almost most cheesy twist in sci-fi movies history.

On the other hand I can't say it's a bad movie. The visuals are great, part of the plot is decent, acting is very good (especially for a sci-fi movie), so I'm don't even know what to think, how should I rate it.

Ok, so finally I think Nolan should stick with planet Earth and not go into space again, I mean never again. I can give it 7/10 for the good parts… Expand

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DCEdmondsDec 7, 2014

"Interstellar" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: At times, the film is gripping and borders on epic. The characters are well written and fleshed out. McConaughey turns in one of the best performances that I have ever seen him give"Interstellar" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: At times, the film is gripping and borders on epic. The characters are well written and fleshed out. McConaughey turns in one of the best performances that I have ever seen him give and his supporting cast (Hathaway, Caine, Affleck, Chastain, Bentley, and Damon) are also superb. The scientific aspects are fascinating and the science geek in me was very entertained for stretches. Nolan's depiction of the fall of humanity feels realistic (even if it's a tad preposterous) and hits home. Also, as McConaughey drifts further and further away from his family, you feel it. Well done, for the most part.

The Bad: At just under three hours, the film is too long. I personally don't usually mind lengthy films, but at times it feels drawn out for the sake of drawing it out ... especially near the end. Eventually, all the bad luck that the crew faces starts to wear on you. It feels near constant and also puts them in situations that they get out of by performing impossible feats or suddenly have a stroke of good luck instead. Lastly, the technical aspects will lose some. While I enjoy hearing people chat about time/space distortion, relativity, event horizons, and quantum physics ... I can only listen to so much of it and can't imagine how someone who ISN'T interested in those subjects would feel.… Expand

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nirannianNov 21, 2014

I am not a science fiction fan, but out of all the science fiction films that i've watched. This is my favorite. Christopher Nolan took this film to the other level. The way he portrayed each character is amazing. However, i feel that theI am not a science fiction fan, but out of all the science fiction films that i've watched. This is my favorite. Christopher Nolan took this film to the other level. The way he portrayed each character is amazing. However, i feel that the ending could've been better.… Expand

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Whiston532Dec 8, 2014

As a movie it's pretty good. Acting is solid and matthew mcconaughey is really good. Supporting cast was solid to really good. Music is great, it does a great job of capturing the scale Of e visuals and the ideas. The script is solid. NothingAs a movie it's pretty good. Acting is solid and matthew mcconaughey is really good. Supporting cast was solid to really good. Music is great, it does a great job of capturing the scale Of e visuals and the ideas. The script is solid. Nothing particularly amazing about the dialog, but it's far from weak.

Visuals are phenomenal, I didn't see it in IMAX and even then it looked impressive.

Now, here's the downside I feel. Throughout the movie there's a certain underlining mystery developing. Questions get asked and built up to a reveal. Now, admitidley I predicted the main surprise pretty early on, I don't feel like its all hat hard. But even then, how we get there should be the fun. And at first it does REALLY well. Then we get to the part where everything begins to reveal itself and... Yea.

I respect that this movie deals with theoretical science and things like that. But I feel like the ending was just a bunch of convoluted ideas patched together around a decent core plot line over the last 15 minutes or so. I know everyone has different tastes, but like 2001, I honestly think its just a bunch of random ideas strewn together and were ment to look at it and go "wow. It's so deep man" and because the director is (deservedly) one of the most respected directors of the time.

TLDR: It's a new 2001 A Space Odyssey. If you found some sort of deep meaning to it then you'll love this. If you didn't like it because it just seemed like a jumbled confusing and almost pretentious in a way ending. Then this won't change your mind.… Expand

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jayman69Nov 12, 2014

Too much time crunching and some very unbelievable events...I love space movies but sometimes less is best. 6.5 would be my score......metacritic should allow scores out of 100.

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ahnehnoisNov 10, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's certainly a spectacle, and it's certainly complex, but being complex doesn't make it smart. The film's payoff is just stupid. Sure, the many errors in plausibility can be written off; science fiction has taken dramatic license before. But whatever is inside a black hole, a father sending gravity-based messages through time to his daughter is not it. Not literally, and not metaphorically, either. The real lesson to be learned from space travel is that humanity is a speck in the cosmos, not that emotional bonds between people can defy the laws of physics.

Beyond this central thematic failure, Interstellar is unsatisfying. The level of coincidence involved in Coop finding and being recruited into the mission defies logic. His motivations are never well developed, and the pithy observations of him and other characters are never earned. The other characters are even sketchier; and the bizarre Matt Damon cameo is ham-handed. And like his betrayal and the identity of the "ghost", important plot twists were telegraphed.

The obvious comparisons to Interstellar are Gravity (space-driven IMAX spectacle), Sunshine (astronauts rush to save the world), and Inception (weird mind-bendy pseudoscience). Interstellar fails to connect the audience to a character or create a coherent narrative the way Gravity does; in these regards, Nolan's reach exceeds his grasp. Compared to Sunshine, Interstellar fails to create a sense of tension or desperation, and fails to differentiate characters or explore their motivations. As much as I liked Interstellar's soaring moments, it has nothing to match Sunshine's death scenes. It's more comparable to Inception, but not quite as good as that. Like Inception, Interstellar is an example of trying to break the mold and tell a really earth-shattering story and failing, but Inception was at least more coherent as an action movie.

But I still gave Interstellar a 7, and I'd still rather see it than much of what Hollywood puts out. In the early going of its 3 hour runtime, it's exciting when you still don't know what's about to happen. I liked Hans Zimmer's fascinatingly off-beat score, and when swells in the music met cool visuals, I was able to set aside the nonsensical plot for a minute. The score gets repetitive, and so do Michael Caine's admonitions about going gentle into the night, but I still find them moving.

And I think that's my final verdict on this movie, with its moving images and nonsensical message, I'd say it's a very bad story, but a pretty good audiovisual poem.… Expand

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SchroederRockMar 24, 2015

Few movies can match both the intelligence and imagination brought forth by Interstellar, which I found has everything I could ever want in a movie. Not a moment goes by that feels overly bland or useless - quite the feat given the 2 hrs. 50Few movies can match both the intelligence and imagination brought forth by Interstellar, which I found has everything I could ever want in a movie. Not a moment goes by that feels overly bland or useless - quite the feat given the 2 hrs. 50 minutes total runtime. Interstellar does carry a lot of science and theories that are used throughout the film to make sense of what is happening. This gives a lot of creative license to Christopher Nolan, who progresses the story through creativity without ejecting audiences uncontrollably. The great thing about Nolan's approach in Interstellar is that we can't really say for sure he's right or wrong, because the movie operates on existing facts and theories in regards to space and time. But what really anchors this movie is the sentiment of relationships - of how love is an immeasurable force that has yet to be quantified or measured in any meaningful way. And, without using dialogue or narration, the "5th dimension" experience later in the movie is somewhat explained by the final seconds of the film (not a spoiler) - something I think people could have missed on a first pass. If you loved Gravity, you're like to praise Interstellar ten-fold.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerApr 9, 2015

The most compelling sci-fi movie in years. The emotional resonance is astounding. I cared about what was going one. I felt the pain the characters felt. I saw the underlying current of hope throughout the entire thing. It's an incredible featThe most compelling sci-fi movie in years. The emotional resonance is astounding. I cared about what was going one. I felt the pain the characters felt. I saw the underlying current of hope throughout the entire thing. It's an incredible feat to keep viewers completely hooked, interested, and entertained for almost 3 hours regardless of the form of entertainment. "Interstellar" does just that.

By far the greatest strength the movie has is that it plays with so many complicated scientific theories at once, while simultaneously making it simple and easy to comprehend for viewers. Time-travel, black holes, worm holes, 5th dimensions, and more. The movie uses just about everything and yet outside of some particularly grand ideas right at the end I never felt even the slightest bit confused about what Nolan was getting at. This is coming from someone who has never read into any of these topics.

While these scientific theories are presented in an easy to understand manner they do not lose any of their depth. That is a monumental achievement. Nolan shows us just how talented he is. He also creates one of the most gripping films I've ever seen.

I give "Interstellar" a 9.9/10.… Expand

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codayopMar 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would like to start by saying I have done nothing but blow smoke up this films backside from day one. It seemed like an eternity from the first online Nolan rumblings to the cinema release, which is ironic because time doesn't actually exist! :/
The wait was more than worth it thus I continue to blow smoke up this films backside.

Aside from an ageing, dithering Michael Caine, the cast were, er, cast perfectly. Matthew McConaughey plays a blinder. He has kind of fallen into being typecast a little, his characters seem to be all based on late 20th Century Texan cowboys, kind of "yee haw" -ing and such. Not a bad thing, just saying. The emotions he projects were stunning and I fail to see why some reviews have ripped him apart for this.
I understand why some reviewers don't agree with how good this film is, as its a kind of Marmite film. To some this was over the top ridiculousness that made no sense.
To me it was the complete opposite. Why? - I'm yet to be able to explain it without sounding like a hippy that had been left in the desert to go mad! Fundamentally, the way it explains time and dimension hit a chord with me. I get where the film wants us to go.
I have read a few articles on how the black hole Gargantua defies all current theories and that the time scales depicted when going back and forth simply do not add up - so what, its a movie, its not supposed to rewrite the four laws of thermodynamics or try to win a Nobel Prize in physics - the best it could hope for is an Oscar. And it did, just one, which makes me happy as, if it cleared up, like the hideous Gravity did, it fear it would have fallen into the commercial cheapness of film history.
Thankfully, it didn't break box office records, it upset a lot of critics and it confused the **** out of most who watched it, result in my book!
A grower that will have fanboys creaming themselves for years.

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StarmanDXAug 13, 2016

Solid sci-fi film, but I didn't think it as mind-blowing as many reviews say. The drama felt a bit forced, and personally the robots were my favorite characters. Great soundtrack.

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drlowdonDec 4, 2014

Set in the near future with the last remnants of the human race living on a dying Earth a select team are sent on a dangerous mission to find a habitable planet before it's too late.

I've always been a fan of Nolan's work and this isSet in the near future with the last remnants of the human race living on a dying Earth a select team are sent on a dangerous mission to find a habitable planet before it's too late.

I've always been a fan of Nolan's work and this is arguably his most ambitious and epic (close to 3 hours) work to date. A number of the scenes are certainly spectacular and there are plenty of clever ideas but in the end it just doesn't quite all come together like his best films, such as Memento, The Dark Knight or Inception. A good watch but not Nolan has made better movies.… Expand

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jeanphiltOct 18, 2016

It's a good a father/daughter relationship movie but a poor sci-fi movie.
As a father of 2 girls, I was quite moved but the story failed to respect science.
This movie reminded me of Contact with Jodie Foster, a film that marked my childhood.

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PontificatorJan 31, 2015

A fine film filled with heavy drama and great acting, then accented with killer special effects, there isn’t too that can be said about it that isn’t positive. It takes you on a journey not only into space, but into our own humanity as well…A fine film filled with heavy drama and great acting, then accented with killer special effects, there isn’t too that can be said about it that isn’t positive. It takes you on a journey not only into space, but into our own humanity as well… and delivers eight (8) busted blocks just in time to save us all.… Expand

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