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UnderheaderOct 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I finally got to watch this movie now that it hit Netflix. This movie was hyped to high heavens to me by few people I sometimes play and talk on the internet, and couple of IRL friends. Some of them even said it was "life changing" and that they'd want "something like in Interstellar" from their lifes.

So, what did I think of Interstellar? disappointment. It was cheesy, slow, dumb piece of film. It was clearly aimed towards audience that has never properly watched multiple scifi shows. It was clearly aimed to get people into astronomy. Welp, it seems it did just that. It is a scifi movie, but dumb one. It has a NASA pilot that does cheesy "tell me what wormholes were again?" just for the audience... RETIRED NASA PILOT. Same guy that hacked (old?) military drone apparently with advanced AI earlier from the sky to land, while driving, on laptop. Oh and they did that going through corn field, in a starving world in which that corn is needed.

... Now that I've got myself going, how about I tell you about the ending of the movie? ...

Our main guy the NASA pilot saved humanity in the end by going into the super massive blackhole (without any kind of spaghetification effect... what wasted opportunity!), to learn what was inside of blackhole, so we could figure out some kind of space manipulation magic technology, only hey 10-20 minutes into inside of an blackhole, we learn that they did not end up in a blackhole, they ended up inside "tesseract", "4th dimension" in which time can be traversed like going to next room, which is then told to be construct of future humanity to quide their past self into their future glorious space manipulation magic technology, (so it really is not blackhole, its not even 4th dimension!) so hey that guy was at no point actually inside of an blackhole learning what it was like inside one, what actually happens at singularity, since he was transported into this magical "tesseract" structure by the future mankind, so how the f did they even learn what it was like inside blackhole to develope this magical space manipulation technology, dont ask me, because conveniently his robot buddy box bot just happens to have this magical technology that gathers this "quantum data" from inside a black hole without actually being inside one.

Man, this movie is so dumb. So cheesy. It's like Doctor Who episode that outstayed it's welcome with slow, overdramatic scenes. It's got so much cheesy stuff even Doctor will fly down to "tesseract" with his Tardis to ask for some of that cheese.

It's got so much soap opera in it even folks at Stargate Universe want some of that soap!

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I dislike this movie. With passion. I expected something worth of all this fuss. Something ground breaking. What I got was Doctor Who without The Doctor.… Expand

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AireyCSep 30, 2015

Christopher Nolan's best film IMO. People talk about The Prestige and TDK and Memento and I love them all but this one is the best for me. This is also one of the most underrated films out there possibly because of it's hard to understandChristopher Nolan's best film IMO. People talk about The Prestige and TDK and Memento and I love them all but this one is the best for me. This is also one of the most underrated films out there possibly because of it's hard to understand ending. The sound and imagery of this film is astounding and powerful. You likely won't understand it all the first time of watching or even the second.. but the more times you watch this the more it leaves you thinking afterwards. 5 star film for me!… Expand

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Rsternb1Sep 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a sci-fi but just couldn't buy much if any of the story line or science in this film. Why did time fly by so fast on the water planet but apparently not so fast on the ice planet or on the ship while traveling out there? From what I understand of the theory is that time passes by relatively slower when traveling faster than the speed of light. And why faster while on a planet surface than on the ship. How was the ship not demolished by the tidal wave? How did Murph get to be such an educated physicist in a school that denied the existence of the Apollo missions? Ejecting yourself in a black hole across the galaxy has you winding up at a doorway in time behind the bookshelf of your daughter's bedroom and how did he even get back after that? Some have commented that folks that complained that the movie was convoluted or overly complex are just not smart enough to understand the movie. I would counter that merely throwing out complex concepts applied inconsistently in a random fashion does not constitute a great "thought provoking" film, especially with all the gaping holes in the plot itself. The only thought it provoked in me after about an hour or so was how I could apply the science in the movie to speed up time to get this movie over with?… Expand

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AijixeSep 27, 2015

Interstellar is a science fiction epic that challenges even 2001 with its scope and ambition; never before have I seen a film so intelligent yet dramatic to the point where I'm on the verge of tears at its conclusion.

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eklavyusSep 26, 2015

This review is written after watching Interstellar 4th time, Nolan has this habit to spark a curiosity which doesn't end before getting all the points and plots which director wanted us to dwell on.
It is kind of movie that makes youThis review is written after watching Interstellar 4th time, Nolan has this habit to spark a curiosity which doesn't end before getting all the points and plots which director wanted us to dwell on.
It is kind of movie that makes you restless, it shakes the core of your existence, it makes you to think grandeur and think big.
We all are enchanted with this limitless sky over us, we all made stories about it, we place our Gods on it and sometime we hope for someone to come over from there to read our X-Files.
This movie is about that curiosity and that addiction of ours with that unknown.
With all the science and hope, all the black holes and time travel, Nolan also blended the blunt with the fragile, you will get ample dose of human nature and emotions in it, like a hopeful daughter of her father's return.
As I said earlier this movie made me asking Big Questions, hope we can find some answers, somewhere.… Expand

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smartmartSep 20, 2015

While way overlong, and a bit overrated, "Interstellar" is a pretty good film. There's strong performances, great special effects, and a lot of very powerful sequences, but it is nowhere near flawless. I'd recommend it for most moviegoersWhile way overlong, and a bit overrated, "Interstellar" is a pretty good film. There's strong performances, great special effects, and a lot of very powerful sequences, but it is nowhere near flawless. I'd recommend it for most moviegoers (especially big fans of science fiction), although, you'll probably be rolling your eyes at some of the cheesier elements, and will check your watch every now and then.… Expand

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JaredSykesSep 14, 2015

Christopher Nolan's latest film proves to be his longest movie so far, yet also the best. Following up after "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Inception", "Interstellar" is definitely something new. I started watching this movie extremely late atChristopher Nolan's latest film proves to be his longest movie so far, yet also the best. Following up after "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Inception", "Interstellar" is definitely something new. I started watching this movie extremely late at night once, and told myself that I'd stop it halfway through so that I could get some sleep.
But the engaging plot kept me awake to the very end, and I couldn't stop thinking about it after.
And then, of course, there's the crazy soundtrack by Hanz Zimmer - everything is good in this movie!… Expand

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surendharobinSep 14, 2015

Interstellar is truly a sci-fi epic like no other. To compare said film to '2001: A Space Odyssey' isn't just a disservice, but unnecessary. The films are almost nothing alike, simply sharing small plot elements. Also, Stanley Kubrick'sInterstellar is truly a sci-fi epic like no other. To compare said film to '2001: A Space Odyssey' isn't just a disservice, but unnecessary. The films are almost nothing alike, simply sharing small plot elements. Also, Stanley Kubrick's vision of Arthur C. Clarke's sci-fi epic wasn't to ponder the philosophical questions that accompanied the story, but to make art, and art is was, and is. With Interstellar, Mr. Nolan set out to make his most personal and emotional film to date about love and time (time being a recurring theme throughout all of Nolan's films). But it's so much more than that too. There are no words to express the epic journey Nolan takes us on in the film, but needless to say, it's tear-jerking and emotional throughout. The acting is top-notch, especially McConaughey, who gives (I would say) his most emotional performance yet. But the actor who stole the show in a few scenes (one in particular, when they're on an alien planet) was David Gyasi as Romilly, one of the astronauts aboard the Endurance, their spacecraft. The musical score from Hans Zimmer is, without a doubt, his best and most influential work to date, helping drive the film's bold and breath-taking vision (the church organ helped significantly). The visual effects are easily the best to date as well, and of the year. To see a black hole created through visual effects in such a way, with pages theoretical equations provided by Kip Thorne (theoretical physicist, of whom's work inspired the film's genesis); what you see in the film is the most realistic depiction of a black hole, and even offered new insight to accretion discs surrounding the anomalies. But even everything else, from the alien planets to the Endurance, the visuals always look real. Then, there's the writing. I would definitely have to say this has some of the best dialogue i've ever heard in a sci-fi movie, and the script continually pours or oozes emotion, keeping the audience tethered to the film.

Now, about Mr. Nolan. Don't just look at Nolan, but look at his films. Some say Inception would be his masterpiece, while others would say it's The Dark Knight, or Memento. But honestly, every single film Christopher Nolan has directed is a masterpiece not of its genre, but of Nolan. Following is his quiet masterpiece, not the film that put Mr. Nolan on the map as a phenomenal director, but one people visited or revisited after becoming accustomed to Nolan, after seeing Memento, what could be called his breakout masterpiece. Then, right after, he directed the remake of the Norwegian thriller, Insomnia. This, too, could be considered a masterpiece, even if a remake. Then, we were given his take on the Batman universe, starting with Batman Begins, the origin masterpiece. Then, there's The Prestige, adapted from the novel of the same name, which can be called his dark masterpiece. The Dark Knight, his bold masterpiece; Inception, his complex masterpiece, and The Dark Knight Rises, his flawed masterpiece. Now, we have Interstellar, his emotional or personal masterpiece.

This is just my looking at Nolan and his films, but whatever your thoughts are, you can't deny Interstellar is one hell of a journey. He certainly is one of the best filmmakers of our time, and of all time. I can't wait to see what he does next, but i'm not sure it will be as emotionally powerful as Interstellar.… Expand

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MeritCobaSep 11, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coopers teen daughter Murph cracks the code send by a mysterious five dimensional entity with the use of gravity to reveal the location of a secret underground base that Nasa is operating in the outback of the United States.
Unbeknownst to the locals Nasa has been launching covert interstellar missions in the shape of massive rockets through a wormhole that appeared of the starboard bow of Saturn. This answers a question Cooper has about where his taxes are going, for the US no longer maintains an army to gobble up the taxpayers money, which is what taxes are for apparently. Except maybe for the education which is denied to Coopers son. He makes an excellent farmer, just like his dad, and therefore does not need to go to college. You see, humanity is suffering from a rampant food shortage and on the brink of starvation, so farmers have become very important and they do not require advanced astrophysics to till their crops..

About fifty minutes of the movie have now been used up to make it abundantly clear that the planet has been turned into a world wide equivalent of the dust bowl and humanity is in dire straits. To make sure we will not forget the movie will get back on this time and again with scenes that are filled with massive dust clouds. Which is handy as this will certainly have saved on production costs.

Now fate has it that Nasa is one astronaut short and Cooper happens to be an excellent astronaut next to being an excellent farmer, which is very convenient, especially because he happens to arrive just in time to hitch a ride. So he is duly assigned to pilot the spacecraft that will be going through the wormhole to settle one of the twelve planets that have been discovered. Or actually one of three, for those are the ones most promising and in fact the only ones they received data from.

The tale is by now long enough as we are a freaking 90 minutes in and this is still all to set the scene, so we going to distort time and speed up things. Just like time is distorted by the massive black hole that apparently is near all these worlds.

One has humongous big waves that kills the explorer that sent the promising data that wasn't actually promising data cause it was just initial data that was repeated over and over and therefore not the data they got, but the data they did get, but didn't get in hindsight. This they discover after they land on the planet, right between the monstrous waves and totally missing them big waves during their en-route flight and only noticing them the moment they are overwhelmed by them. Touche.

Meanwhile the spacecraft have morphed themselves into the flyers from star trek, for while they needed a massive rocket to get off earth, this is no longer required to get off the other planets.. Which is handy for it is unlikely that them planets have a hidden Nasa base with the required rockets. Although I wouldn't be surprised if they did have one.

Next is an ice cold planet where Matt Damon lives, a brilliant scientist and homicidal madman who attempts to kill Cooper by having him suffocate in the not-so-benevolent atmosphere but manages only to kill the token negro by rigging his broken robot pal with explosives that are the standard equipment that Nasa sends along with their explorers(you never know what you might need to blow to smithereens). It detonates when the token negro tries to repair the bot.
Incidentally Cooper merely survives suffocation by finding back his communicator, which is the size of a dollar coin and which Mad Matt has thrown into the frozen wasteland, so Cooper can call out to Anne Hathaway to come and save him.

Matt meanwhile escapes with another spacecraft to the mother spacecraft, manages to damage it and kill himself in the process. Or actually the mothership ejects Matt and his spacecraft in a violent manner thus causing it to wreck itself. Then Cooper saves the mothership from burning up in the planets atmosphere.

Are you still there?

Cooper then misleads Anne to go the third and last planet where her love interest lives, while Cooper throws himself and his robot buddy into the black hole where the five dimensional entities have created a three dimensional construction that allows Cooper to communicate with his teen daughter Murph initially and then the adult version of his daughter later on by using gravity to send her the black hole meta data back through time that allows her to save humanity from extinction.

Cooper is saved from his predicament and, after having taken leave from his now granny daughter Murph, steps in a spacecraft
that might or might not be on it's way to join Anne, who is on that other planet where her love interest has just died, so she is now available for Cooper to breed with.

I expected at every moment that it would be revealed that it was all the dream of a drunken drugcrazed schizoid maniac.

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Katahdin1Sep 9, 2015

This movie is ridiculous from the point of view of science and also regarding human relationships. Matthew M is terrible, completely unconvincing, sort of a hillbilly scientist. and the father-daughter relationship was sentimental andThis movie is ridiculous from the point of view of science and also regarding human relationships. Matthew M is terrible, completely unconvincing, sort of a hillbilly scientist. and the father-daughter relationship was sentimental and absurd. really worrisome that top critics bought this - shows how bad movies are in general that this one was promoted.… Expand

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efren7Sep 9, 2015

So my review must be 150 characters long... this movie has changed my life,this movie has changed my life,this movie has changed my life,this movie has changed my life.

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Jack_SunshineSep 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interstellar came at the end of 2014 to give us a Christmas blockbuster worthy of leaving our warm hearths for. Some films excel at spectacle, and this really deserved to be seen on the biggest, loudest screen possible, so count yourself lucky if you managed it.

The film is a science fiction epic, but it’s not an outlandish fantasy. Forget Avatar. Has anyone watched Avatar recently? Interstellar feels grounded in possibility with ideas full of personal conflict and universal philosophy. The story begins some fifty odd years in the future on an Earth devastated by crop blights. The world is becoming a barren dustbowl as humanity struggles to feed itself.

Our hero is Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) a widowed former pilot turned farmer who ekes out a living with his father-in-law and two children Tom and Murphy. The film does well to establish this world; a parent-teacher meeting where children are denied a college application so they can become farmers and an early action sequence where Cooper salvages a downed Indian drone for parts hint at the environmental, technological and geopolitical situation of this future world.

The main narrative starts when a mysterious signal leads the ever inquisitive Cooper to the remnant of NASA, helmed by Cooper’s old professor Dr. Brand (frequent Nolan-collaborator Michael Caine) who offers him the chance to join a secret mission to find a new homeworld for humanity. A wormhole has been discovered near Saturn which leads to a system of potentially habitable planets orbiting a supermassive black hole.

Here begins the struggle and the decisions Cooper and his family must make. Should humanity continue to fight the losing battle on Earth, or abandon it? Should a man leave his family for the future of humanity, or live out what life he can with them, as best he can on a dying world? At the heart is Cooper’s relationship with the daughter he leaves behind (Jessica Chastain) and her struggle to forgive him as she grows up to become a scientist herself. The relationship is paralleled with Brand’s daughter Amelia (Anne Hathaway) who joins the mission to look for something else among the stars.

Christopher Nolan is a twenty-first century auteur and his films are always ambitious, complex and engaging. Even if that ambition is sometimes stretched, he never shrinks from a bold idea. But it’s not just a philosophical narrative. While emotional through and through, the film also explores its conflict through gripping action and spectacular visuals, and its pioneering attitudes through the inclusion of cutting edge scientific thought.

Okay, so you don’t have to understand every part of the physics; some artistic licence has undoubtedly been taken for the sake of story or spectacle, but we’re here to watch a movie, not a lecture in theoretical astrophysics. The result is that the characters not only explore foreboding new worlds of ice and oceans but deal with the vaguely realistic implications of exploring wormholes and black holes, such as time dilation and intense space-time-warping gravity. This is used to great emotional effect; imagine communicating with your family at home when hours of your time is years of theirs and your messages can ‘only’ travel at the speed of light.

It’s enough that theoretical physicist Kip Thorne was present as a consultant to know we’re in safe hands. Thorne collaborated with Carl Sagan on the latter’s novel Contact, which became a film in 1997 and dealt with the communication between a father and daughter across the void of space and also happened to feature Matthew McConaughey in a supporting role.

Interstellar seems like a spiritual successor but stands on the shoulders of another giant, that unforgettable epic journey to the edges of the solar system and beyond: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); although that film’s astronaut Dave had no family keeping him on Earth. It’s worth mentioning here that the cubic robots that assist on the mission are markedly less homicidal. The robots have been brilliantly realised with inventive simplicity as real puppets played by actors and not CGI.

The effects as a whole are a cinematic experience; the spaceship blasts through the void to ludicrous organ overlays and emerges overlooking the black hole, a magnificently realised singularity of ultimate light and darkness simulated using Thorne’s mathematics. Then a moment of peace, all the more accentuated after the volume, allowing us to ponder the ‘gravity’ of the situation in more ways than one.

My only word on the film’s ending is that it comes very close to undercutting Cooper’s sacrifices by letting him have his cake and eat it, but after the mind-bending finale, we’re on board enough just to go along with the ride. The word ‘stellar’ is sometimes used to describe something of an extremely high standard, but it’s hard to say now without sounding like you’re quoting Stanley Kowalski. It’s time for a change, so this film gets full marks because it was Interstellar.… Expand

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gamer1234Aug 29, 2015

A great movie. The cosmological and the human are mixed together in one long beautiful hopeful hymn to human being. The love in this movie felt genuine, not a mere Hollywood ingredient. Normally a movie about escaping the Earth that we haveA great movie. The cosmological and the human are mixed together in one long beautiful hopeful hymn to human being. The love in this movie felt genuine, not a mere Hollywood ingredient. Normally a movie about escaping the Earth that we have destroyed would make me sigh at the unrealism of such a vision, but that difficulty was acknowledged gracefully before the movie soared off into its exuberant flight. As in life, nothing is one dimensional, nothing is simply distant or simply close, nothing is done and dealt with. The "bad guy" is just a regular flawed man who unwittingly helps more than he ever could by being a good guy; love animates the characters' actions even when it is twisted. This is a deep and deeply moving movie that carries itself with great grace. Where it has to borrow it does so respectfully; where it has to bend realism it does so with narrative elegance and an eye on the deeper things. I'd say it's of the best science fiction movies there is.… 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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grandpajoe6191Aug 22, 2015

Although the plot seems to delve into ridiculous solutions at times, making up a few ex machinas to somehow cover up the deeply tangled and complicated storyline the movie sets itself into, Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" is a stellarAlthough the plot seems to delve into ridiculous solutions at times, making up a few ex machinas to somehow cover up the deeply tangled and complicated storyline the movie sets itself into, Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" is a stellar movie with the typical Nolan-signature styled choreography and amazing visuals, a great soundtrack, and an excellent performance from Matthew McConaughey, where in some scenes he literally brought me to tears in.… Expand

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Bo33yAug 21, 2015

Enter Stella otherwise Murphy's Law of relativity for causing the wormhole people to save mankind and produce more corn.

What have I just wasted over two and half hours watching? This show having the most ludicrous of explanationsEnter Stella otherwise Murphy's Law of relativity for causing the wormhole people to save mankind and produce more corn.

What have I just wasted over two and half hours watching? This show having the most ludicrous of explanations concerning wormholes ever possibly imagined. Throughout there was frequent references to Gravity, however there was little gravity seen, mountains in the sky. Yep those sky mountains watching that awful CGI planet, and what about the other tsunami planet, I mean come on where is the gravity? Love an emotion that is not quanitfiable. I suppose anger, fear and the rest are also lost in other singularities. The wormhole people created a wormhole in our solar system right on top of Saturn, but that planet was still in our solar system and wormhole had multiple holes? What happened with the ejector seat, come on space debris rip his shuttle a new one, but than he ejects? No genomes were used to store any other species, like come on cows for food? No only some corny embryo's. What was up with the Indian solar drone running on solar power in flight for a decade through the dust storms, it must have nested somewhere else? The dust storms which rained down dust, near water, the river. The dust storms are spawning not next to deserts have killed all other life except for some Americans, but where are all the other insects and animals? The time remained after passing through the wormhole but departed when landing on other planets?

Absolute corniness a couple of points for the TARS robots and any space craft, the only things that were worth passing this time.… Expand

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alijarchiieAug 15, 2015

Thank you Mr Nolan for such a Masterpiece . I saw the back stage of making how you made the film . Your effort for making the outstanding music of the film . The great play , the great actor and actress for this film .
it was veryThank you Mr Nolan for such a Masterpiece . I saw the back stage of making how you made the film . Your effort for making the outstanding music of the film . The great play , the great actor and actress for this film .
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ChrisJNolanAug 13, 2015

Christopher Nolan does it again at making such a wonderful masterpiece that not only talks about purpose of life but it tells the point of who we are and where are we going

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chinanegraAug 13, 2015

Interstellar does what no movie has done before: make you think about everything you know. This is insanely a true instant classic thanks to the magnificent work from director Christopher Nolan

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mkeiganAug 4, 2015

I love movies. The escape. I especially love this genre. I think this was a first re movie, CG was fantastic, a sci-fi epic driven by the human heart and love. Fabulous!

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cryhardhumorJul 26, 2015

The first six hours of Interstellar are amazing and contain some of the most beautifully shot and thrilling scenes from a sci-fi movie, but the final act isn't just unsatisfying...it unravels the rest of what was a beautifully woven story.

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pokemonfan02Jul 25, 2015

Christopher Nolan is a genius. This movie is the best I've ever seen and everything about this movie is great. The effects, the story, the acting. Just perfect. TARS is hilarious and McConaughey is spot on in his performance. This movie isChristopher Nolan is a genius. This movie is the best I've ever seen and everything about this movie is great. The effects, the story, the acting. Just perfect. TARS is hilarious and McConaughey is spot on in his performance. This movie is breathtaking and I guarantee you will cry and f you don't you'll come pretty gosh darn close.… Expand

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Justice_ScaliaJul 20, 2015

Interstellar is a breath of fresh air that one breathes in when ascending beyond the choking clouds of remakes, reboots, sequels, and explosions masquerading as stories. It presents an ambitious plot and makes strong attempts at presentingInterstellar is a breath of fresh air that one breathes in when ascending beyond the choking clouds of remakes, reboots, sequels, and explosions masquerading as stories. It presents an ambitious plot and makes strong attempts at presenting the very real challenges of interstellar travel and colonization, especially those related to relativity and distance. I honestly have a hard time telling good acting from great acting, so I'll say the acting is good enough for me to not have to suspend disbelief. The dialogue is interesting and the plot is compelling. The ending is a tad...unbelievable...but the rest of the movie is so good and so interesting that I'm forgiving the silly ending and pronouncing this a great watch. It's not for everyone, but if you liked The Prestige and Inception, you will like this movie. A true milestone in science fiction filmography that I found even more fascinating than the Dark Knight.… Expand

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SchalgdenKumpelJul 9, 2015

Interstellar is a movie that is finally able to take something completely new and turn it into one of the best movies of 2014! Christopher Nolan did very well in directing the movie, the cast is perfect and the visual effects are stunning!Interstellar is a movie that is finally able to take something completely new and turn it into one of the best movies of 2014! Christopher Nolan did very well in directing the movie, the cast is perfect and the visual effects are stunning! The realistic behaviour of time, and how once perspective of it can change, is just the icing on the cake!… Expand

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GoombaJMRJul 4, 2015

Great movie - definitely one worth investing nearly 3 hours of your time to. I'd have to say that the emotional music, gripping music, and cool effects implemented all have had an effect on making this movie a 9/10 level movie. Well done Mr. Nolan!

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AesterilJun 26, 2015

Shame this film turned such a good concept (space exploration) into such bogus! Clearly a concept that went way over the director and writers heads. This film isn't realistic, it explores made up concepts, and the plot is so simple yet theShame this film turned such a good concept (space exploration) into such bogus! Clearly a concept that went way over the director and writers heads. This film isn't realistic, it explores made up concepts, and the plot is so simple yet the movie is tediously long.… Expand

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AlainPerezJun 26, 2015

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Todas las personas que conozco, que han visto la película dicen qué, o es una obra maestra de los tiempos actuales, o está muy sobrevalorada. Yo soy de los primeros. Soy muy especial para las películas, aunque me gusten mucho(Spanish)

Todas las personas que conozco, que han visto la película dicen qué, o es una obra maestra de los tiempos actuales, o está muy sobrevalorada. Yo soy de los primeros.

Soy muy especial para las películas, aunque me gusten mucho mucho siempre se me quedo con la espina clavada, de que podría haber sido mejor, podría no haberme aburrido tanto en x parte, la historia en x sitio podría haber sido llevada de otra manera... pero con Interestellar me quedé con los ojos como platos, de principio a fin. Es cierto que los primeros 30 minutos parece una película genérica de misiones secretas estadounidenses, pero eso es lo bueno, de ahí al final solo va hacía arriba, no se desinfla en ningún momento. Y el final... que decir del final. Impresionante.

Desde La Vida de Brian o 7even, una película no me hacía quedarme pegado a la pantalla de tal manera. En el primer ejemplo por lo divertida que es, en el segundo por la intriga, en Interestellar por lo increíble que es. Esa es la palabra perfecta para describirla: INCREIBLE.

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jaybird1944Jun 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry to all who loved Interstellar, but I'm a retired engineer and hard core science fiction fan, and I spent half the movie flinching at the repeated absurdities and lapses in logic, The black hole sequence alone contained 4 whoppers: nothing, repeat nothing, gets back out past the event horizon (that's the definition of the term), so no communications; the tidal effects around a spinning black hole tears apart anything that approaches too closely into its constituent atoms, if not quarks; the centrifugal force created by the slingshot pass would at the very least spread the people into a thin film of paste inside the ship; and, because of the violence and turbulence of the infalling matter, everyone and everything, would instantly have been fried by radiation.
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RossitsilonJun 23, 2015

Liked the film. I expected more coming from an artist like Nolan. McConaughey, in my opinion of course, played a regular script and got better with great perfomances such as Caine and Hathaway. However, leaving apart the characters, the mainLiked the film. I expected more coming from an artist like Nolan. McConaughey, in my opinion of course, played a regular script and got better with great perfomances such as Caine and Hathaway. However, leaving apart the characters, the main story was simply amazing. I recommend this movie to watch a Sunday, if you are free. If you haven´t watched it , you haven´t missed anything special.… Expand

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OpinionatedGuyJun 23, 2015

While its scientific accuracy is too convoluted for some people including myself, Interstellar is a film with a genuine heartfelt story, top-notch cast performances, amazing special effects and excellent directing from Christopher Nolan.While its scientific accuracy is too convoluted for some people including myself, Interstellar is a film with a genuine heartfelt story, top-notch cast performances, amazing special effects and excellent directing from Christopher Nolan.

Rating: 9/10

Pros:
+This movie isn't one of those tearjerkers that manipulates your feelings. This movie could make you cry because it has a genuine heartfelt story. I probably cried five times during the movie or so.
+The performance from Matthew McConaughey is amazing and he really plays his role excellently.
+This deserves a separate bulletin because Jessica Chastain and Mackenzie Foy played the role as adult and young Murphy consistently and perfectly. They're my favorite actresses in this movie.
+The special effects is amazing and it felt really realistic as if I am in space with the characters in the movie.
+This is my first time watching a movie directed by Christopher Nolan and I can see why he is such a well-respected director. The directing in this movie is excellent.

Neutral:
.The scientific accuracy is quite convoluted for some people including myself. It seems like you need to have a much more clear understanding of science in order to get the movie's science. If this movie were used as a science lesson taught by a Science teacher, it would totally help.While its scientific accuracy is too convoluted for some people including myself, Interstellar is a film with a genuine heartfelt story, top-notch cast performances, amazing special effects and excellent directing from Christopher Nolan.… Expand

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adpirtleJun 20, 2015

Interstellar is a film about, above everything else, humanity's need for exploration. It's hard to miss this fact, what with all of Matthew McConaughey's monologues on the topic in the film's first half hour or so. The blighted, dying futureInterstellar is a film about, above everything else, humanity's need for exploration. It's hard to miss this fact, what with all of Matthew McConaughey's monologues on the topic in the film's first half hour or so. The blighted, dying future Earth is practically a metaphor for its navel-gazing population, so blind to the fact that they're literally farming themselves to death that they actually rewrote the history books to discourage wasteful wanderlust. So it comes as little surprise that explorers are the ones plotted to save the species in spite of itself.

However, getting past the heavy-handed setup is worth it, because once the crew of Interstellar's interstellar vessel takes off, so does the movie. The visuals are always great and sometimes amazing. The care with which the film's universe is rendered is apparent. Kip Thorne, Interstellar's science adviser, really earned his paycheck here. The actual science is less perfect, but if you can ignore all the hand-waving at the beginning and ending of the film, the rest might actually teach you a thing or two.

It goes without saying with a cast like this that the performances are all solid, including an unexpectedly disturbed turn by Matt Damon. Christopher Nolan shoots this film in signature stylistic fashion, and his musical right-hand man Hans Zimmer provides a suitably rousing score. The ending is more than a little derivative, but it serves.… Expand

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hanneguacamoleJun 15, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interstellar isn't revolutionary, but it's going to make you feel. I can't remember the last time a movie simultaneously made me feel like I was going to throw up and on the edge of my seat in suspense at the same time. Set in what I would assume is about 50 or 60 years in the future, some huge event has happened on Earth and the human race is struggling to survive. While watching, I assumed that I was about the age of the grandpa – Donald – and he used to live in a world where billions of people wanted and needed everything, which sounds strikingly similar to the world today. A subtle push for sustainability while providing riveting entertainment

The opening scene reminded me a lot of school, with the people narrating the farms and the house. It struck me as kind of odd – like someone is looking back at this moment. As it turns out, a hundred or so years in the future, they will be. This movie may be about Cooper, but it's truly for Murphy. Everything that happened was in one way or another, by the act of a human or not, to let her save the human race. This is a realization we get later on though. The movie is like a circle. We see pieces of the end at the beginning, but of course we don't know the significance of each piece. It seems messy and out of place until that light bulb goes off in your head.

Driving Cooper to leave and save the human race is his family and his desire for adventure. "We used to look up at the sky and wonder about our place in the stars. Now we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt." Sometimes I think the events that transpired were improbable, and the truth is that they probably were. But this is never going to happen to me and it's not up to me to decide how much of a genius Murph truly is and if they really could find the coordinates to NASA that changed their lives. There is so much foreshadowing for practically every event throughout, but the magic is in us not picking up on the real meaning until later.

We're also introduced to a 5-dimensional being. I have absolutely no way of knowing if this is a possible or not, so why not just sit back and enjoy. They left the humans a wormhole to another galaxy to save themselves and that is just what happened. There is a series of events and misfortunes that occurs out in space, but the main controlling factor is the space-time continuum. It keeps us worried about those back on Earth, because it may just be too late for them. Cooper misses seeing his kids grow up. He sees their faces on a video projector when they're the same age as he is – losing all hope in him and in humanity. Eventually the crew in space even realizes that the real plan never was to return and save those that we know. It was to save humankind out in a galaxy far, far away. The equation has always been solved. Now it's up to Murph.
Everybody in Interstellar teaches us a lesson. Whether it be love, selflessness, or resilience is up to us to decide. Mann's lesson is the desire to survive. Great lengths can be taken to not die, and the same will to live must be applied to all the humans back on Earth. This kicks in for Cooper and he sends himself through the black hole, only to find his daughter. It may be destiny, or it may just be for us to not understand and simply observe. "Nobody believed me, but I knew you'd come back. Because my dad promised me." The human race wasn't saved without loss and suffering, because that's what makes us feel, but it was saved. Thanks to (both) Coopers.… Expand

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Darkly_TranquilJun 14, 2015

I generally enjoy Christopher Nolan films, even if at times I think he gets a little carried away with esoteric ideas for his own good. Sadly Interstellar is one of those films where his grand ideas have run out of control and there wasI generally enjoy Christopher Nolan films, even if at times I think he gets a little carried away with esoteric ideas for his own good. Sadly Interstellar is one of those films where his grand ideas have run out of control and there was no-one around to tell Nolan to pull his head in. As a result Interstellar is pretentious, waffling, self-indulgent load of pseudo-artistic bulldust that left me infuriated and wishing I could get my money and my two hours back. I rarely give very low scores for things, because most have some positive qualities, but the negatives of Interstellar were so infuriating that I can't let it slide.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Jun 12, 2015

Almost 3 hrs long, this is more mini-series than movie and the slow pace/build up makes it seem all the more longer. The film's premise is great but it dies in execution. This should've been a much faster paced film instead of the sleepyAlmost 3 hrs long, this is more mini-series than movie and the slow pace/build up makes it seem all the more longer. The film's premise is great but it dies in execution. This should've been a much faster paced film instead of the sleepy classic "2001" it tries to emulate in some ways. The final half hour is where the payoff comes and it's appreciated and touching but again, it takes far too long to get to that point. Chris Nolan is a fine director but even the best have to be told to re-think their approach some times and this was one of those times. "Interstellar" could've and should've been much much better than this.… Expand

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LordOfTheFilmsJun 12, 2015

Interstellar will be remembered for it's beautiful photography and original soundtrack, and despite the fact that Nolan makes a personal effort in this film, he fails to go deep enough into his themes without leaving the conclusion of theInterstellar will be remembered for it's beautiful photography and original soundtrack, and despite the fact that Nolan makes a personal effort in this film, he fails to go deep enough into his themes without leaving the conclusion of the whole picture a little bit cheap. Still, the cinema experience is extreme, and if you get carried away by the tempo it's easy to be touched by the ending.… Expand

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43in2014Jun 11, 2015

Before watching this film: I have some average level knowledge about space travel, gravity, black holes, etc.

Premise: Humanity is facing some kind of a agricultural/biological disaster that will require man to find another planet to liveBefore watching this film: I have some average level knowledge about space travel, gravity, black holes, etc.

Premise: Humanity is facing some kind of a agricultural/biological disaster that will require man to find another planet to live on and so a dad/astronaut joins other astronauts to travel through a wormhole, suspected to be sent by people from the future, to seek some mathematical data that will help those in the present build a large space ship that will escape from Earth. (If you think think this was mind-blowing, imagine how difficult it was to write the previous sentence down! LOL!)

Pros:
1. Great visuals.
2. Smart and engaging story.
3. I love how the film is pushing the boundaries of how astrophysics is presented in film and has brought up this discussion among the everyman about space travel, time, black holes, etc.

Cons: 1. Shaky premises about how the Earth is dying and how governments are failing.
2. Numerous questionable presentation of how things would behave - many of the physics are wrong!
3. Poor spoken audio - It's like Bane from The Dark Knight Rises talking again, I can't hear many of the things said! Captions would be really helpful.

Laugh out moment: ttaM nomaD!

Score: 4/5 (no half score). Worth paying to watch it in the cinema. Many would want to buy the DVD/Blu-ray later for repeat viewing, but there are quite a number of flaws thereby preventing it from getting a 5/5. (Gravity, the film, has the same problem with its flaws.)… Expand

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Sil3ntJun 11, 2015

Despite Inception, He is lot more brave and creative. Things that keep shocking audience thanks to elaborate especial effects. Going through worm hole that scene made me like "WOW" or scene getting to the black hole was like showing someDespite Inception, He is lot more brave and creative. Things that keep shocking audience thanks to elaborate especial effects. Going through worm hole that scene made me like "WOW" or scene getting to the black hole was like showing some things that were easy to witness but yet mind-blowing. in Inception he was okay with these mad themes and fantastic atmospheres but he was great on screenplay. Here He is just otherworldly on themes and complex with story.

Interstellar starts easily building a foundation for you to get into the world and then easily go through the imagination yet keeping the momentum of drama and the further movie gets the more you are amused. The masterpiece is so soft yet so bold.

But the best thing is with the end. Could not have happened any better. Getting the message with a mind drifting complex phenomenon. Finally the movie has the edge to do what Wall-E does.

I don't think sci-fi and drama could've blended any more divinely.

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chepod8Jun 11, 2015

Una razón más para confirmar que Nolan se ha hecho experto en películas blowmind, nunca creería leer algo de física cuántica hasta que vi este viaje intergaláctico lleno de emotividad.

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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015

Christopher Nolan returns in magnificent fashion to blow audiences away once again. Interstellar combines the tools to make a spectacular space adventure, with those that make a heart wrenching human story. Viewers are pulled out of theChristopher Nolan returns in magnificent fashion to blow audiences away once again. Interstellar combines the tools to make a spectacular space adventure, with those that make a heart wrenching human story. Viewers are pulled out of the cinema seat and into a far off galaxy, but remain emotionally connected to the characters throughout. Hans Zimmer's soundtrack adds to the stories epic proportion of twists and turns, stunning visuals and strong character development. Nolan once again grips the viewer from start to finish, in what is the best film of 2014. In truth, I expected nothing less.… Expand

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015

An extraordinary movie just as expected from Nolan.This movie has so much going on and everything ties up in the end.While some people try to find different complains and plot-holes I'm just here enjoying this film and appreciating it'sAn extraordinary movie just as expected from Nolan.This movie has so much going on and everything ties up in the end.While some people try to find different complains and plot-holes I'm just here enjoying this film and appreciating it's glory.The acting is superb as expected from all these amazing actors and the Visual Effects are so good and well done that makes me so happy to know that they actually won an Oscar for that.The story holds up in so many levels to some of the greatest movies ever.I really can't understand why so many people keep on hating on this but I totally love this film and I'm just glad that God created Nolan and he started making movies cause it's such a blessing.I feel sorry for those who can't really see the greatness of this film.… Expand

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SethomegaJun 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie. People that criticise the conclusion of the movie about the "power of love" stuff are unable to understand a simple message the story try to pass for the people that are watching the movie. It's so simple that I find it impressive how they even dare to use it as a negative point in the movie ha ha.

Let's try to help these fellas understand: the movie is not just about the looks or about the future of humanity or technology or science. The movie is about the human nature and the stuff that really matters in the end. See? It's simple...

People who complain about that was expecting a star wars movie or something else. Their frustration doesn't reflect the reality about the quality of the movie.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJun 8, 2015

This movie isn't bad; it just isn't as good as both Dark Knight movies. WAY too long I think was the problem. This movie felt like a combination of two movies. I personally like Gravity more but this is still a great, touching movie with aThis movie isn't bad; it just isn't as good as both Dark Knight movies. WAY too long I think was the problem. This movie felt like a combination of two movies. I personally like Gravity more but this is still a great, touching movie with a somewhat satisfying ending.… Expand

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norseJun 7, 2015

Wow - I am impressed. Nolan could not have made this worse if he tried. I never thought I'd see any SF movie worse than Prometheus, but this takes the cake. Your typical 11 year old (well, at least in my country, where we take educationWow - I am impressed. Nolan could not have made this worse if he tried. I never thought I'd see any SF movie worse than Prometheus, but this takes the cake. Your typical 11 year old (well, at least in my country, where we take education seriously) could point out the major flaws in the attempts at "science" in this movie, but even the drama suffers from implausible and inconsistent "deus ex machina" style constructs. I hope anyone who gave this more than a 0 got a hefty payoff from the publishers, otherwise I fear for the future of mankind.… Expand

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erikmc12Jun 5, 2015

Dear Nolan, we understood it very well: you love Gnosticism, you love Gnosticism, you love Gnosticism, you love Gnosticism, you love Gnosticism......:P

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originalballoonJun 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Christopher Nolan seems to draw a buzzing mass of Nolan-fanatics wherever he goes. These little buzzers swarm around The Light That Is Nolan and in His light, nothing can ever go wrong. Who cares if Bane’s death in The Dark Knight Rises was ridiculous?

Okay I get it, Memento was ingenious, The Dark Knight set new standards for the superhero-scope of the cinemaverse, but Nolan sure doesn’t have the Midas hand of movie-making. He’s a man, he makes mistakes, and not all of the stuff he makes turns out so fabulous.

Sure, Interstellar has fancy technology, as its Oscar for Best Visual Effects will demonstrate. The most accurate portrayal of a wormhole, precision of orbital physics and astrophysics, [insert fancy jargon here]……

All that’s great, except that there’s more to a movie than just technical splendor.

Stanley Kubrick’s science fiction masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey isn’t considered one of the greatest sci-fi films ever created only for its revolutionary techniques in portraying space and spaceships; its profound ruminations of the nature of man and the questions it raises on the divide between natural and artificial intelligence are what has put the film on the pinnacle of cinema. Of course, the movie’s amazing sequences of spaceships moving slowly in harmony with Strauss’s majestic pieces cannot be overlooked, but that does not mean they are the sole reason behind A Space Odyssey’s critical acclaim.

Interstellar tries valiantly to mimic both the technical and philosophical marvels of historical sci-fi films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, yet it fails by a long shot in delivering a significant, poignant message. The early scenes between Murph and Cooper fall flat in emotion; neither the acting nor the dialog carry through the fragile emotions that should have been exchanged in such a scene. Nolan’s efforts to raise questions on the “human identity” are easily spotted in scenes that seem almost forced, with little contextual connection to the sequence of events that move the story forward. The best example would be Anne Hathaway’s excruciatingly cringe-worthy scene in which she claims love is worth jeopardizing their whole mission and the future of humanity for. Seriously, this comes out of nowhere—when did Hathaway’s character become so irrational and obsessed with her probably long-dead lover?

“Love is the one thing we’re capable of perceiving that transcends time and space,” she cries. Sound like something from one of those turn-your-life-around-through-these-10-steps books? It’s unbelievably sloppy and unrealistic dialogue, and something I’m not at all surprised to find in a Nolan movie. Self-important, philosophic textbook quotes may work in a superhero movie where the hero is expected to be somewhat presumptuous, but not so much for a supposedly realistic science fiction flick.

What I’ve concluded is that Interstellar is neither unique nor special; its ideas of travel through wormholes and warped time in different areas of the galaxy have already been entertained in science fiction films of an earlier age such as Star Trek. The only factor that Interstellar can show off above all other is the accuracy to which it incorporated modern theories of space and time—the wormhole’s curved surface is supposedly the most accurate representation of such a thing ever put on screen.

Perhaps the supposed scientific genius of the movie becomes more real to its audience because of the background of the movie, or the way the subject of space travel is treated. Science fiction movies like Star Trek seem far off from reality—such movies portray themselves as fiction, a made up world, a world that is usually beyond the parameters of a “what if” world that diverges from our own. Interstellar, however, tries to make itself seem like an extension of the reality we live in—our future very well may have in store for us a dry, bleak land that has forsaken the human race. Dying potato fields and giant dust storm seem less childlike, less like a figment of our imagination than do lightsabers and evil warlords waging war on the galaxy. We are led to empathize with the world of Interstellar as if it were our own and not a created fantasyland, which is why some of the things that happen in the movie seem less absurd than what happens in other films of the same genre (of course, these “things” exclude the infamous bookshelf and Morse code scene, the absolute bane of the movie and the epitome of Christopher Nolan’s over-ambition with his newest project).

So if you thought Interstellar was an absolute blast, good for you. Congratulations for spending those extra dollars on watching IMAX 3D or whatever it is they have these days. Next time though, you might want to consider crashing on your couch with a nice, homemade bowl of buttery popcorn and let Netflix lead you through the world of true, time-proven science fiction. (Of course, Interstellar re-runs are always available. Respect personal preference I must.)… Expand

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FlickLoverJun 3, 2015

Interstellar: "The end of earth will not be the end of us." A day is coming when Earth, home to humanity will no longer have what it takes to sustain life. It is up to man and man alone kind to save our existence. Although this movie makesInterstellar: "The end of earth will not be the end of us." A day is coming when Earth, home to humanity will no longer have what it takes to sustain life. It is up to man and man alone kind to save our existence. Although this movie makes a very arrogant assumption regarding mankind's future abilities, it made for good entertainment.… Expand

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Fabricionet232May 31, 2015

Interstellar really disappointed me.
While i was expecting a smart, entertaining sci-fi flick, what i saw was a boring, predictable and emotionless mess. It is really overlong, with a middle-chapter so predictable and boring that'sInterstellar really disappointed me.
While i was expecting a smart, entertaining sci-fi flick, what i saw was a boring, predictable and emotionless mess. It is really overlong, with a middle-chapter so predictable and boring that's frustrating. Tho, i must say it has got his moments but they're mostly courtesy of the awesome cast.
In conclusion, if you haven't watched any sci-fi movie, you gonna like it, but if you have seen films like Alien, Sunshine or 2001, you're bound to be disappointed, mostly because of the awful story.… Expand

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manwe7May 31, 2015

I gave it a 7 as I thought it was OK. I like 47 Ronin better. Critics probably like it because they think that our Earth is heading in this direction. I didn't think about it much after I finished watching it so it wasn't that great for me.

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marysavageMay 25, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had really high hopes for this movie. The setting was very promising. I was, however, quite disappointed with the latter part of the film. I did not understand why the astronauts were making such bad choices when exploring the new worlds beyond the wormhole. Why did they have to first go to the planet that would cause the longest time difference compared to Earth time? Very beautiful movie, nevertheless.… Expand

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dinojay2May 22, 2015

I have yet to see a Christopher Nolan movie I didn't love (probably because I haven't seen Man of Steel) and Interstellar didn't disappoint. It is clever, gripping, progressive and features a number of excellent performances. There did seemI have yet to see a Christopher Nolan movie I didn't love (probably because I haven't seen Man of Steel) and Interstellar didn't disappoint. It is clever, gripping, progressive and features a number of excellent performances. There did seem to be a few holes in the plot, but I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt to Nolan and assume I missed something. If that is true, though, then it could have been a bit clearer at times.… Expand

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Epik_NinnjaMay 22, 2015

I'm not convinced this movie is a spectacular film that will be considered a classic decades from now like some but I definitely enjoyed it. The plot can be very confusing but this is intentional, as there's some crazy science talked about inI'm not convinced this movie is a spectacular film that will be considered a classic decades from now like some but I definitely enjoyed it. The plot can be very confusing but this is intentional, as there's some crazy science talked about in it, which I won't spoil. Basically, if you enjoy science fiction you should enjoy this movie. It's certainly well written and well acted but, again, it'll confuse you at times. This sin't why I gave it an 8/10, though (that's just because I didn't enjoy it enough for a higher score). It's an enjoyable and sometimes emotional adventure that, like I said, any science fiction fan should enjoy.… Expand

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AriotaeketlMay 20, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is a homage to Kubrick's Odyssey. That's why movie loses scientific and logical sense after the first half. Zimmer again did a marvelous job in his soundtracks with incredible build-up and that hard to describe feel of old sci-fi movies. The plot twist is one of the most unpredictable things you may ever imagine since I anticipated protagonist's death after the final scene.

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SiebedetweedeMay 18, 2015

F*ck al the bad comments. It's an amazing film and if you don't like it, you're just not interested in science and awesomeness ! I don't care how long it is, it's freaking amazing! I could watch it for days!

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bradchengMay 13, 2015

There is nothing so grand as to speculate on than the infinite. In an infinite cosmos, everything falls within the realm of possibility, and that may be why science fiction is so enduring as an art form — it promises revelation. Science’sThere is nothing so grand as to speculate on than the infinite. In an infinite cosmos, everything falls within the realm of possibility, and that may be why science fiction is so enduring as an art form — it promises revelation. Science’s unfolding of the universe, freed from the morass of religious archetype, is the saga of modern spirituality that plays out in science fiction. Yet, there has always remained a quaint cautionary aspect to science fiction. Storytellers and audiences remain suckers for parable. As much as we crave escape into the unknown, we crave guidance from above, Christopher Nolan’s epic sci-fi film, “Interstellar,” explores the foibles of seeking either.

“Interstellar” is richly steeped in the classicism of science fiction, which is surprisingly hermetic as a genre. More often than not, science fiction stories are tales of apocalypse or transcendence, rocket-wreathed journeys of harrowing adventure. And like other sci-fi films before it, “Interstellar” walks familiar scorched earth. It is a cautionary tale, a vision of global apocalypse, in addition to being a Homeric journey of discovery. Yet “Interstellar” instantly defines itself as one of the landmarks of the genre. Transcendent and harrowing, it is probably the finest science fiction film produced in decades. What’s miraculous is how fresh Nolan makes his classically crafted sci-fiction film feel, shaping it with absolute modernity. “Interstellar” is Nolan’s best film to date and most certainly among the most beautiful science fiction films ever made.

The screenplay, written by Nolan and his brother, Johnathan, is unabashedly intelligent. Not since Paddy Chayefsky’s “Altered States” has such high-functioning dialogue been chewed onscreen by geeks. And while its constructed as neatly as a pyramid, the layers of the story might seem confusing to some unwilling to invest at least a little thought at the movies. But for those who venture into “Interstellar” for intelligent sci-fi, the threads of the tale weave themselves deliciously back together by its conclusion.

Even as it fulfills the sci-fi purist’s quest for substance,”Interstellar” is also a grandly orchestrated piece of popular entertainment, driven by family drama, suspense and moments of blazing action. It’s a complex film, ambitious in its artistry, yet a film that mainstream audiences won’t feel put off by. Clocking in at nearly three hours in length, “Interstellar” is also a marathon of a movie. It’s a movie for the bingeing generation. Yet its length is befitting the ambitions of its story and the stately verisimilitude of Nolan’s mise-en-scène.

“Interstellar” is set in the not-so-far away future when a dust storm-whipped Earth teeters on extinction. It’s not greenhouse gases or oil reserves that have done in mankind, but a vegetative blight starving out nations and throwing the planet’s O2 levels into chaos. Nolan wisely does little finger-pointing (Monsanto, anyone?) or proselytizing in his story. It suffices to say that the world is quickly going out with a whimper, not a bang.

The big moments of planetary splendor even outshine the seminal work Kubrick did in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Jaw dropping images of tumbling spacecraft spinning through the rings of Saturn, helpless and dwarfed by the giant denizens of our solar system, are breathtaking. Those seeking a visual trip to space won’t be disappointed: planetary splendor is on plentiful display. And the special effects depicting where no man has gone before — through the mystery of worm holes and black holes — coupled with Han Zimmer’s blistering score that nearly renders you unconscious at times, are cosmic thrill rides that you won’t soon forget.

Nolan lays down his particle physics and turns to his metaphysics in a storyline that suggests the greatest self-perpetuating force in the universe is our spiritual bond to each other. Unlike Kubrick’s orgasmic Nietzschean rendezvous at the finale of “2001” with the supreme being, Nolan turns to Jung’s animus and anima, the masculine and feminine archetypes of the subconscious mind, for his own unifying theory. Kubrick has always been accused of being an icy thinker, but it’s here that Nolan proves himself to be the man of science, at least psychology. And Cooper’s voyage to the edge of a black hole, where time bends like a willow front, is cleverly played out in context of the chasm of separation between father and daughter. Their love and loss transmitted over the years in melancholy, one-sided electronic messages, is perhaps another parable for our times.

Nolan has always loved playing with the structure of his films, framing them like Chinese puzzles and “Interstellar” is no different. But he does it here with such subtlety and well-defined logic that there’s no overly clever feel to his devicing in “Interstellar” — the story feels natural and inevitable and works perfectly within the genre of science fiction.… Expand

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cfernandomacielMay 7, 2015

The best movie I've watched since 2001 A Space Odyssey and The Godfather. As a matter of fact, I didn't really believe that any movie could excel the above mentioned; but Interstellar did.

Those who didn't like the movie, fit in twoThe best movie I've watched since 2001 A Space Odyssey and The Godfather. As a matter of fact, I didn't really believe that any movie could excel the above mentioned; but Interstellar did.

Those who didn't like the movie, fit in two categories IMHO: 1 - those who do not understand enough of modern physics, which is not that hard to grasp without having to delve into the crude math of it and 2: the ones who do understand the physics aspects of the movie but got tangled with the points that it's not real physics.

It's a movie, not an astronomy documentary for heavens sake! Seat down and enjoy that masterpiece!

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EmynArnenMay 5, 2015

One of the best sci fi movies I've ever watched. Even thoug most of the ideas that justify the science on it are pure theory, even Neil deGrasse Tyson said it's one of the best documented movies ever. In fact, Kip Thorne was the scienceOne of the best sci fi movies I've ever watched. Even thoug most of the ideas that justify the science on it are pure theory, even Neil deGrasse Tyson said it's one of the best documented movies ever. In fact, Kip Thorne was the science counselor. Well written, an amazing soundtrack and an over the top acting, with the realistic feeling all the special effects had (they look more practical than CG, and that's a HUGE plus on a sci fi movie).
I have to say that it could be difficult to understand to someone without any phisics knowledge, but it's the only fail I can found on it.
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moogalaniMay 2, 2015

The plot ends up depending upon an absurd paradox. It's not 'scientifically accurate' as some seem to believe either. You can't effect the past in physics exactly because it results in the absurd paradoxes that are seen in this movie.

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BasilZeroMay 2, 2015

Interstellar is an amazing Sci-Fi movie. Aside from its slow start - the movie ends up in space most of the storyline. An amazing cast of characters and storyline moments with a fantastic sound track from Hans Zimmer himself - this makes oneInterstellar is an amazing Sci-Fi movie. Aside from its slow start - the movie ends up in space most of the storyline. An amazing cast of characters and storyline moments with a fantastic sound track from Hans Zimmer himself - this makes one of the best movies Nolan has made. Like the Inception the feels and the plot really makes a audience member connect with the characters.… Expand

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kevtheobaldApr 30, 2015

Interstellar is movie just for science fiction fans. I think to your average movie viewer this is going to be kind dull. It is a pretty movie, good actors, but the pacing is sluggish at times and the story kind of goes off the rails for most people.

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mboner1Apr 29, 2015

One of the best movies I have ever seen. It just does everything well. When you get a movie like this it is an experience.. Not just a movie. I'm not generally a matthew mcconaughey or Anne Hathaway fan, but you forget about that prettyOne of the best movies I have ever seen. It just does everything well. When you get a movie like this it is an experience.. Not just a movie. I'm not generally a matthew mcconaughey or Anne Hathaway fan, but you forget about that pretty fast and matthew mcconaughey is actually very good here, Anne Hathaway.. Not so much. Still a awesome movie/spectacle. Worth seeing.… Expand

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lomeliApr 27, 2015

The formula for a perfect film is there: visual resplendence, decent casting, and it's even more sentimental and humane than your average Nolan film- yet it somehow fails to capitalize on all those assets, and subsequently manages to plummetThe formula for a perfect film is there: visual resplendence, decent casting, and it's even more sentimental and humane than your average Nolan film- yet it somehow fails to capitalize on all those assets, and subsequently manages to plummet to such great depths in the final act. Interstellar ultimately suffers from narrative inconsistency, under-developed characters, and sadly, the glorious spectacle can only compensate for so many of its glaring flaws.… Expand

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roman_emperorApr 25, 2015

Power, emotional, and philosophica - this film is very creative. It may not work around all the egdes, but it's definately worth watching. However, it's not an explosive, high adventure, type of movie. It's an emotional melodrama that mayPower, emotional, and philosophica - this film is very creative. It may not work around all the egdes, but it's definately worth watching. However, it's not an explosive, high adventure, type of movie. It's an emotional melodrama that may leave you wanting to cry at the end, especially if you understand how strong a father, daughter relationship can be.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

Christopher Nolan has never shied away from a challenge and the one he has taken on with Interstellar may be his most prodigious thus far - bigger than delivering an end-to-start chronology in Memento, more impressive than the mind-bendingChristopher Nolan has never shied away from a challenge and the one he has taken on with Interstellar may be his most prodigious thus far - bigger than delivering an end-to-start chronology in Memento, more impressive than the mind-bending contortions of Inception, and more daunting than re-imagining Batman into the most unique superhero franchise of the 21st century. Interstellar is simultaneously a big-budget science fiction endeavor and a very simple tale of love and sacrifice. It is by turns edgy, breathtaking, hopeful, and heartbreaking. It's an amazing achievement that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen with the best sound system possible. Nolan has crafted Interstellar as a movie theater experience. Watching it at home, no matter how good the sound system is, won't match. This is one time when the IMAX surcharge is worth it.

Interstellar is science fiction. It's not space opera. It's not futuristic fantasy. It's what the term "science fiction" was coined to represent. It presents a viable future in which space travel, while possible, is dangerous and uncertain. Starships aren't zipping from planet to planet. Space craft aren't firing lasers, phasers, or photon torpedoes. Travel across long distances uses the dangerous and unpredictable method of entering a wormhole, not engaging Warp One or making the jump to hyperspace. Time dilation comes into effect in the presence of a black hole and there's even a little bit about the relationship between quantum mechanics and relativity. This isn't Star Wars, Star Trek, or Guardians of the Galaxy, and anyone who approaches it with such expectations will be disappointed. It's more along the lines of recent movies like Contact (which also starred Matthew McConaughey) and Gravity in that it acknowledges science rather than ignoring the rules of reality as we understand them.

It will be difficult to find a review of Interstellar that doesn't reference 2001: A Space Odyssey and there's a valid reason for that. Nolan at times uses Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece as a template, especially during moments of grandeur. Hans Zimmer's score is no less crucial to Interstellar than "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was to 2001. Yet, this is no mere copy of Kubrick's film; in fact, it goes far afield. There's heroism, a la The Right Stuff. It's also a warmer, more emotional experience - less stately and abstruse. In fact, found at the core of this big budget adventure is the most relatable thing imaginable: the feelings of love and trust that bind father and daughter. It's almost a fusion of Kubrick and Spielberg.

The film is nearly three hours but there's enough story here for something a lot longer. In condensing it, Nolan has made something 169 minutes in length that breezes by faster than many productions half its length. He accomplishes this by establishing a blistering pace during Interstellar's meatier sections, including expert cross-cutting between Earth and space during a powerful "fire and ice" sequence.

Visually, Interstellar looks great. Nolan understands all the facets of special effects technology (except, perhaps, old age makeup) and uses them to their best. Hans Zimmer delivers an operatic score that, although occasionally drowning out dialogue (more a mixing issue than a scoring one), adds to the overall experience. Sound is important to Interstellar - when the rocket lifts off around the 45-minute mark, the bass shakes the entire theater.

It has been a tremendous year for McConaughey. From Dallas Buyers Club to True Detective to Interstellar, he has won a Golden Globe and an Oscar and been nominated for an Emmy. Interstellar will give him another opportunity for Academy recognition: he's the glue that holds everything together. He's the human factor in a vast universe. His love for his daughter and his pain when he acknowledges her despair invests this movie with a warmth and feeling that no previous Nolan movie can boast. The supporting cast, which includes Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine, is strong, but McConaughey represents the heart and soul of Interstellar.

For anyone with a hunger for real science fiction rather than the crowd-pleasing, watered-down version Hollywood typically offers (and that I often enjoy immensely), Interstellar is a satisfying entrée. I'd rank this alongside Memento and The Dark Knight as the best Nolan has done, and it's an immediate contender for one of 2014's best. The film deserves the label of an "experience" and the bigger the venue, the more immersive it will be. As event movies go, this is one of the most unique and mesmerizing.… Expand

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notlawApr 20, 2015

Interstellar is not a bad movie, i went into this one with high hopes but was let down abit, i dont know why there just wasn't really anything to rave about here its mostly pretty straight forward but then hard to wrap your head around inInterstellar is not a bad movie, i went into this one with high hopes but was let down abit, i dont know why there just wasn't really anything to rave about here its mostly pretty straight forward but then hard to wrap your head around in some places. McConaughey and damon give a good performances although damon is only in it for a short while. not bad on the whole just nothing outstanding in my book.… Expand

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sanyrubApr 20, 2015

Fascinating film. One of those few blockbusters that still manage to be intelligent, have depth and be original (in this world full of sequels and prequels). So glad that a film like this one can still blow at the box office. The almost threeFascinating film. One of those few blockbusters that still manage to be intelligent, have depth and be original (in this world full of sequels and prequels). So glad that a film like this one can still blow at the box office. The almost three hours feel like one and a half and is one of the biggest cinematic experiences of the last few years and probably the best space film ever made.

The story and its ambition, the score (Hans Zimmer once again), the visuals, the emotional content, the acting... everything! Yes Matthew and also Anne and Jessica Chastain deliver better performances than some of the ones nominated for an oscar this year.
It is a pleasure to know that people like director C. Nolan still exist and people are still willing to support it massively in a world where Transformers, Fast and Furious and Avengers can make so much money. Congrats to everybody. I could barely sleep the night I saw it because of how it made my imagination fly and how fascinated I was. Many jaw-dropping moments too. A 9.5 out of 10 from me.… Expand

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DarthPreampApr 20, 2015

An utter waste of time, except for THE one interesting idea presented to the audience towards the very end of the movie. There is NO character development, only stale cardboard characters who have one way of viewing things, no growth. TheAn utter waste of time, except for THE one interesting idea presented to the audience towards the very end of the movie. There is NO character development, only stale cardboard characters who have one way of viewing things, no growth. The premise is so preposterous in so many ways, that it is hard to buy into what is clearly a vision of a possible future for mankind from director Nolan. Read the synopsis, and don't waste your time with this narcissistic and extremely indulgent piece of garbage.… Expand

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MCRRApr 19, 2015

A much anticipated movie displaying tones of '2001' especially the classical music laced over the visual backdrop of space and the 'trapped in time-like' ending. A strong performance from McConaughey and a reasonable plot although displacedA much anticipated movie displaying tones of '2001' especially the classical music laced over the visual backdrop of space and the 'trapped in time-like' ending. A strong performance from McConaughey and a reasonable plot although displaced by a somewhat 'Hollywood style' last 20 minutes. This could have been so much more..... Space visuals were pretty ordinary, good effects Re spacecraft and... It just seemed to go nowhere!!! A good movie, but could have been far more superior than what was delivered.… Expand

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fracko333Apr 19, 2015

The large hype prior to its release and perhaps the expectation attached to a Nolan film made this one a "must see" in 2014. It seemed pretty clear from the start that Nolan was quite precious about this particular film and in hindsight...The large hype prior to its release and perhaps the expectation attached to a Nolan film made this one a "must see" in 2014. It seemed pretty clear from the start that Nolan was quite precious about this particular film and in hindsight... might have cost him a really great one. Despite Interstellar's stunning visuals, the film's screenplay never lives up to the same heights. Nolan puts a fair amount of effort explaining the science behind the mission aiming to salvage humanity, however the information seems forced and you begin to feel as if you're in a physics lecture, with an unconvincing lecturer. Zimmer's musical score is excellent and in combination with the visuals, really gives Interstellar the desired operatic quality as could be experienced in films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey". Nevertheless, the powerful score is often used to over-sentimentalize the love bond between Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and his daughter, causing the film to feel sappy at times. The conclusion to Interstellar raises a couple of questions and the explanations provided aren't the easiest to swallow, however, what it does guarantee, is a great debate upon viewing and for that alone a film worth seeing.… 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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EdeltraudApr 18, 2015

What a pile of overwrought, sentimental, manipulative folderol. It's hard to imagine anyone could tolerate this mess much less praise it.
Acting? McCounaughey is the new Nick Cage, practically a parody of himself.
Michael Caine couldn'tWhat a pile of overwrought, sentimental, manipulative folderol. It's hard to imagine anyone could tolerate this mess much less praise it.
Acting? McCounaughey is the new Nick Cage, practically a parody of himself.
Michael Caine couldn't save it! Goodbye cruel world, boohoohooo....
The movie really lost me when they took this high tech craft, landed on an ocean and then didn't have the technology to know how big the waves are and how close these are? After that, the movie was on, but I found other things to pass the time.
I love sci fi and can watch a lot of crap, but this didn't even come close to anything but a tearjerker in a time warp.… Expand

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krekozavrApr 18, 2015

OH MY GOD, best movie for the last few years. It is better to watch it in cinema, cause of pure sound and image... You will love this sounds and music, i can't describe how beautiful they are. watch it, enjoy it.

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Bruce722Apr 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interstellar is your typical Christopher Nolan film. It has an incredible score that plays throughout essentially the entire movie, beautiful visuals, an interesting and captivating plot, great acting, great character and setting development, a heavy reliance on suspended disbelief, and enormously huge plot holes. Some people don't mind them but I have trouble with plot holes so big that they actively go against what has already been established in the story arc. Forewarning, the following sentences will contain SPOILERS that are as big as the plot holes they discuss. Now I won't get into the details on every single little plot hole and inconsistency because this review would become way too long. I will, however, touch on the two biggest ones, in my opinion, and both have to do with the conclusion of the movie so again, you've been warned. The first is the complete and total fail that is the time paradox proposed in this film, more specifically the 'bootstrap' paradox. This is based on the concept that critical content that the futures hinges on is actually acquired from the future itself. Of course, this theory is a farce but unfortunately many science fiction stories rely on it as its foundation. Theoretical physicists will disagree but they're just manufacturing job security (i.e. they're liars). I won't go into too much detail on the various examples of this paradox in the film but if you see it, it'll be painfully obvious which instances I'm referring to, as they point them out for you. The second fail is the inconsistency of time relativity, as they introduce it in the movie itself. It makes sense throughout most of the film... until the end, when Anne Hathaway somehow doesn't age. Nolan apologists will fabricate arguments to defend this or make excuses, just like they did in Inception, but the reality is that Nolan blew it here. She should've aged 51 years or more just like the rest of the people (outside of Matthew McConaughey, who was sucked into a black hole and of course survived). I mainly focused on the negatives with this review because those few negatives are what held the movie back from a perfect rating. If Nolan would've gotten out of his own way, this could've been one of my favorite science fiction films ever. Unfortunately, it was pushed back to the "really good but not great" category where so many other films reside.… Expand

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MovieMadHawkApr 18, 2015

First of all this movie should have won more rewards, The science that was put in the movie about relativity and quantum physics is just astonishing to the human brain that you can separate time in space. the movie hits all aspects thatFirst of all this movie should have won more rewards, The science that was put in the movie about relativity and quantum physics is just astonishing to the human brain that you can separate time in space. the movie hits all aspects that emotional and humorous side that keeps you entertained throughout the whole movie. so i am giving this movie a big o'whooping 8 in my book.… Expand

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NShep53Apr 16, 2015

Christopher Nolan is a great director. I love most of his films. Inception used to be my favorite. But now, it is Interstellar.

Interstellar has literally the biggest scope ever in a movie. And for the most part, it works. Yes there areChristopher Nolan is a great director. I love most of his films. Inception used to be my favorite. But now, it is Interstellar.

Interstellar has literally the biggest scope ever in a movie. And for the most part, it works. Yes there are some flaws that might bother people. But this movie is too amazing to not give it the perfect 10. That is just my opinion. At the bare minimum, it is worth the watch. Just like usual, Matthew McConaughey is fantastic in this. Overall, probably my favorite movie of 2014.… Expand

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hockeymaniac87Apr 14, 2015

Yet another beautiful looking adventure from the mind of Christopher Nolan. Unfortunately, it's as wordy and overly complex as Inception.

The problem that I seem to have with Nolan's most recent films is that he tends to rely solely onYet another beautiful looking adventure from the mind of Christopher Nolan. Unfortunately, it's as wordy and overly complex as Inception.

The problem that I seem to have with Nolan's most recent films is that he tends to rely solely on intense imagery and excessive dialogue to drive his stories. His all-star cast becomes relegated to the duty of trying to explain the plot to the viewer while performing supplemental tasks or strolling around like an Allen Sorkin walk-and-talk. His characters are simply used as vehicles to push his convoluted plotline, and any real connection or empathy with them is suppressed by the importance to explain an excessively wordy exposition. What makes a great film is when great actors (not necessarily famous ones) weave into great characters that effortlessly escort the viewer into their world. Although there were some performances in the film that were admirable, Interstellar seemed to merely test the actor's ability to recite lines, not showcase their talents.

The best quality of any Nolan film, especially with Interstellar, is his use and non-use of sound. He's brilliant in understanding when sound and music are needed, and tends to have an "Easter egg" meaning to his scores. The cinematography is beautiful, and his use of unique over the shoulder camera angles is perfectly fitting. For these things I commend Nolan, as anyone should.

Maybe Interstellar is a perfect or above average movie for some people, but I feel that films like these are highly praised based on their blockbuster status, much like a pair of designer jeans or a fancy sports car. Christopher Nolan is a great writer and director, but for my taste and his future, I think he will have to reinvent his ability to tell stories and create new ideas. Interstellar seems to have been conceived after taking a long nap during a Cosmos marathon. Luckily for Nolan, he is able to call up his regular all-star cast, sprinkle in some famous boys from Boston, add a Michael Caine crying scene and push out a beautiful looking yet pretentiously wordy film whenever he comes up with a crazy idea… Expand

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DavidV293Apr 13, 2015

This is a type of movie where I watch it just once. The plot is crazy, the acting is amazing, and I like the intensity. But the movie tries to throw a lot of things like on the end in the bookshelf part. This movie reminds me ofThis is a type of movie where I watch it just once. The plot is crazy, the acting is amazing, and I like the intensity. But the movie tries to throw a lot of things like on the end in the bookshelf part. This movie reminds me of Predestination. It was confusing but I figured what was going on. All I gotta say is that this is a one time for me.… Expand

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UncleBuckApr 12, 2015

Please let a black hole swallow all copies of this movie. In fact, I will attempt to travel back in time and prevent it from ever being made. Quite possibly the worst movie ever. I teach "space school," enjoy space movies in general, andPlease let a black hole swallow all copies of this movie. In fact, I will attempt to travel back in time and prevent it from ever being made. Quite possibly the worst movie ever. I teach "space school," enjoy space movies in general, and really enjoy adventure stories, but this is very poorly done. DO NOT purchase this on DVD, Blue Ray, or streaming service. Save you money and your 2 hours, and 20 minutes.… Expand

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CherryxldApr 11, 2015

Interstellar es una película que se eleva a los niveles del espacio y que consigue volar en todo lo alto.

Esta película es un film magnífico, que te hace pasar por varias emociones a medida que avanza en su intensa y disfrutable trama queInterstellar es una película que se eleva a los niveles del espacio y que consigue volar en todo lo alto.

Esta película es un film magnífico, que te hace pasar por varias emociones a medida que avanza en su intensa y disfrutable trama que no te dejará parpadear, conteniendo un grandeza impresionante y que resulta ser tan emocionante que incluso te podrá hacer llorar (de hecho, yo lloré). Sin dudas Christopher Nolan ha logrado hacer un largometraje grandioso con unos fuertes efectos visuales y que te llevará a un inigualable viaje por el espacio lleno de intensidad, emoción, con un muy buen reparto y, además, aparte de también ser interesante e inteligente, te atrapa y te cautiva de una manera fascinante e intensamente potente.… Expand

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BradySmithApr 10, 2015

Make no mistake. Interstellar is an amazing, emotionally resonant, and thought provoking movie. I just didn't find it as perfect as the first time I watched it. The acting is all Oscar worthy. The great cast performs all of the deeplyMake no mistake. Interstellar is an amazing, emotionally resonant, and thought provoking movie. I just didn't find it as perfect as the first time I watched it. The acting is all Oscar worthy. The great cast performs all of the deeply emotional moments with absolute perfection. You may definitely cry. This is also one of the most visually stunning movies ever made, containing breathtaking sequences of pure awe and wonder, the best of which is a cerebral and heartbreaking trip into a black hole near the end, but I'm not going to spoil anything for you. Upon my second viewing however, I realized that there could have been a couple more of these types of moments placed into certain parts of the film. The drama is all very well executed, but sometimes the movie does go a little too long without any action. But this is still a film that hits you on much deeper levels than any action scene ever could. Its ambition, imagination, and humanity are nearly unmatched. It's also one of the few blockbusters that actually ends on a high, make that extremely, high note. A sci-fi movie for the ages.… Expand

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unluckydiceApr 10, 2015

Interstellar certainly does travel far, far far beyond an intellectual level possibly, maybe to far to be believable so far that it can hit some SCFI elements? It seems to me that was how Chris wanted Interstellar to be, as grounded asInterstellar certainly does travel far, far far beyond an intellectual level possibly, maybe to far to be believable so far that it can hit some SCFI elements? It seems to me that was how Chris wanted Interstellar to be, as grounded as possible, in my opinion only for the believable emotional acting chops of Matthew McConaughey and strong supporting cast I don't know if interstellar would been as believable though there are a few faults. I admire Christopher Nolan's vision and possible message? he has set throughout Interstellar, and of course Hans Zimmer's score perfects the sense of being in space and the chilling atmosphere that comes with it. For the best experience see the movie in IMAX the way Chris wanted it to be seen it certainly is a trip.… 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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jafifiApr 8, 2015

Interstellar is not only an ambitious attempt at exploring the unknown universes and galaxies and the unfathomable existence of lifeforms and planets beyond our own, its also an exploration into the potential emotional development that comesInterstellar is not only an ambitious attempt at exploring the unknown universes and galaxies and the unfathomable existence of lifeforms and planets beyond our own, its also an exploration into the potential emotional development that comes with such adventures. the acting was solid even though the storyline feels a bit muffled at the end.… Expand

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ConjureApr 6, 2015

This movie was a supreme letdown.
Overly long with dragged out scenes. That It had some good actors is about the only redeeming aspect to it.
It should have been cut down by at least 30 minutes. Superfluous scenes reigned supreme in thisThis movie was a supreme letdown.
Overly long with dragged out scenes. That It had some good actors is about the only redeeming aspect to it.
It should have been cut down by at least 30 minutes. Superfluous scenes reigned supreme in this flick.
A total waste of time.… Expand

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owen445xApr 6, 2015

Good movie, pretty long and in-depth and I liked the science that was used with how the space ships were docking and space travel was conducted. Graphics were great and the planets were very intuitive.

Don't read past this, spoiler. IGood movie, pretty long and in-depth and I liked the science that was used with how the space ships were docking and space travel was conducted. Graphics were great and the planets were very intuitive.

Don't read past this, spoiler.

I believe if you just let the story happen then it's great, but to me I just had a hard time with the timelines. He was telling himself how to start his journey while being in the future to alter his past. Well his original timeline would never have been affected by him since they would never of had found the NASA building to begin with. I could understand if they received some kind of message from (them) and started this journey that took to long for him to be with his family, and he then altered his past in the timeline to create a new timeline that he altered since he already achieved getting to the black hole.

But, like I stated earlier, if you just watch it for being a movie.. it's pretty good.… Expand

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AkashVijayApr 6, 2015

Interstellar may have been scientifically accurate but that doesn't excuse it of its thematic flaws.
Foe one I think it's tediously wordy at times. There's a lot of unnecessary dialogue that just takes away from the emotional heart of theInterstellar may have been scientifically accurate but that doesn't excuse it of its thematic flaws.
Foe one I think it's tediously wordy at times. There's a lot of unnecessary dialogue that just takes away from the emotional heart of the film - like that bloke who starts explaining why worm holes ought to be spherical in 3 dimensions using flowcharts and diagrams. What was the point of doing that? For one you'd think a Nasa pilot whose mission is to enter a wormhole would know that but more importantly it degraded a thrilling moment (entering the wormhole) with a bunch of prose. And there's a lot of this in the film. The part on Newton's 3rd law made me cringe.

Characters explain the effects of warped space-time to each other and throw away cheesy relativity punch lines but they hardly ever have real human moments. I would've preferred if the film explained none of its scientific complexities. Let the audience rise up to the occasion, let them figure it out. But this is where Nolan's commercial instinct takes over. I get that he's trying to sell the film to a wider demographic and I get that there had to be some amount of exposition but Nolan does this to such an extent that it takes away the humanity of his characters. Why should I care about them? Exposition is a cheap alternative for not being able to convey your ideas through imagery. Anne Hathaway's Dr. Brandt is a poorly written character because midway through the film, her personality just flips in a dime and we have a new character clothed in the same flesh. She's introduced as a stern and no-nonsense woman but later on she starts spewing the most nonsensical things in the movie - like that "love is quantifiable" baloney she's obsessed with. Again just shows you Nolan's women can't be strong women, they can only be strong lovers. I was shocked in the end when I found out that Cooper and Brandt were supposed to end up together. Was there any chemistry there? And then you have Matt Damon who's not really a character but a walking wikipedia that's there only to list the pro's and cons of being human - the performance doesn't help either.

The part of the film that needed explaining is the sci-fi-y part (which you can't look up in a book) about how humans are planning to leave the planet. In fact I still don't understand it. So the astronauts went searching for some specific numerical data required for solving some equation that could be found only inside the black hole but how would the unification of general relativity and quantum mechanics help us leave the planet. In fact how did we leave the planet? Weren't we out of fuel? I'm not trying to poke holes or anything. I just don't get it.

There's things that the movie does very honestly and get's right - like the relationship between Murphy and Cooper but I also think there's stuff the film gets very wrong. The best scene Nolan's ever directed is from the Dark Knight when the Joker leans out of the police car and shakes his head in glee. There's no dialogue, there's no music but it's a haunting and beautiful sequence that conveys volumes. In my opinion Interstellar never achieves that sort of artistry. I still liked it but I don't think it's as good as recent sic-fi films such as Wall-E, A.I., Children of Men, Minority Report, Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind or Nolan's own the Prestige. Interstellar may leave one feeling completely indifferent or deeply moved. Sadly I'm among those who felt it was contrived, unfocussed and eventually self-defeating.… Expand

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csw12Apr 5, 2015

Interstellar might not be Nolan's best film but the sheer brilliance of what he made should not be underestimated. Known for his deep thinking and outside the box ideas, Interstellar might be the deepest one yet. Magnificent visuals coupledInterstellar might not be Nolan's best film but the sheer brilliance of what he made should not be underestimated. Known for his deep thinking and outside the box ideas, Interstellar might be the deepest one yet. Magnificent visuals coupled with a terrific score make for the best film of 2014.… Expand

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klogdApr 4, 2015

I thought the movie would be somewhat Hard Science Fiction, and the first half of the movie is definitely done that way. But then a little over halfway through all of that goes out the window as one completely ridiculous scene after anotherI thought the movie would be somewhat Hard Science Fiction, and the first half of the movie is definitely done that way. But then a little over halfway through all of that goes out the window as one completely ridiculous scene after another unfolds itself. And what started as a believable story now has anyone with even a basic knowledge/interest in physics/astronomy cringe like their life depended on it.

Even so.. Despite thinking this was going to be hard science fiction.. I don't mind fantasy being unrealistic, over the top or outright silly. After all I'm a huge Doctor Who fan. Disregarding the bad physics, the movie is still ruined by the plot holes, slow and ultimately nonsensical story progression.… Expand

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LukesikwebuApr 4, 2015

Interstellar is an intelligent film, filled with emotion and twists. Terrific achievement by Chris Nolan, both with the script and on the director's seat. The acting is also top notch. However IT IS LOOONG! Even though the 3rd act of theInterstellar is an intelligent film, filled with emotion and twists. Terrific achievement by Chris Nolan, both with the script and on the director's seat. The acting is also top notch. However IT IS LOOONG! Even though the 3rd act of the story is terrific, and the highlight of the film - one struggles to concentrate, as it goes on FOREVER. And lastly, I would've liked to see a lot more people. 'People' are the subject at hand in this feature film. Congratulations to Mr Nolan on a strong effort.… Expand

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VaskallionApr 4, 2015

Great scenery, great story development and great special effects.
There are some holes in the plot, but nothing to keep you away from enjoying this movie.
I strongly recommend watching this movie on a bigger screen and good sound system.

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jgzegerApr 3, 2015

One of the hokiest pieces of sci-fi crud I have ever seen. It is sort of a mash between Gravity, Star Trek and The Matrix except that these movies had more credulity. If you think that love is one of the basic dimensions of the universe alongOne of the hokiest pieces of sci-fi crud I have ever seen. It is sort of a mash between Gravity, Star Trek and The Matrix except that these movies had more credulity. If you think that love is one of the basic dimensions of the universe along with space and time, you'll probably love the movie. If not, give this show a miss as you'll puke at all the sentimentalism. Regarding the acting, Matthew McConaughey is awful as an astronaut with a southern drawl, and appearing in this movie hasn't helped Jessica Chastain's and Anne Hathaway's career any. They should have known better.… Expand

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MetaVinceApr 2, 2015

This movie was amazing. I didn't see it in the movies, would have been even better. I think Nolan blended the science and actually made it simple to understand (despite its complexity). One of my favorite movies ever.

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MovieBuff4Apr 2, 2015

Interstellar might not be Christopher Nolan's best effort... but it still is one of THE MOST exhilarating and emotional cinematic experiences i have ever had in the theater. Technically speaking, the film is close to perfect, from theInterstellar might not be Christopher Nolan's best effort... but it still is one of THE MOST exhilarating and emotional cinematic experiences i have ever had in the theater. Technically speaking, the film is close to perfect, from the editing, the cinematography, the sound mixing and the visual effects. But surely enough, the acting, the screenplay, and specially, the directing, are all top notch. I know many people found this movie to be boring, long winded, pretentious and nonsensical, but i found it profound, edgy, heartbreaking and breathtaking. The best film of 2014, by far… Expand

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blastgordonApr 2, 2015

Thats how you make movies ... great storyboard, great actors, great storytelling. People should stop taking movies to seriously, and try to tell people whats wrong with this and that ... seems like most people know more physics than Kip Thorne.

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Dragon_FlyApr 1, 2015

This is an incredible movie that can be rated above 10. The way it displays the ongoing battle with the Left vs. Right Paradigm is stunning and how Men continue to undermine the intuition of Women and their role in facilitating andThis is an incredible movie that can be rated above 10. The way it displays the ongoing battle with the Left vs. Right Paradigm is stunning and how Men continue to undermine the intuition of Women and their role in facilitating and sustaining life. It also emphasizes that men have a role in focusing on the physical hard work of life and they have a responsibility to defend and/or rescue the people and things that they cherish at all costs.

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mx1810Apr 1, 2015

Honestly, I'm surprised for the high scores that this movie received. I found it a little boring, and disappointing.
Actually I must say that at the beginning it's promising and exciting, but at the end it just becomes ridiculous. ThatHonestly, I'm surprised for the high scores that this movie received. I found it a little boring, and disappointing.
Actually I must say that at the beginning it's promising and exciting, but at the end it just becomes ridiculous. That "bookshelf" scene at the end of the movie... Why?
I really hated the Jessica Chastain's character. It's lame and annoying.
They try to save the human kind, but I found a little disturbing the lack of emotions they show every time a mate astronaut died.
Oh, I almost forgot: Matt Damon is in the movie. Maybe those was the well-paid 5 minutes in his career.
Final verdict: not bad if a rainstorm blocked your door and have enough popcorn for almost 3 hours.… Expand

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tybyrd93Mar 30, 2015

Not Nolan's best movie, but it's a great journey. The story and ideas are pretty sophisticated as usual, but I didn't find them too far-fetched or too hard to follow. The visuals are incredible, its easy to see why this got the OscarNot Nolan's best movie, but it's a great journey. The story and ideas are pretty sophisticated as usual, but I didn't find them too far-fetched or too hard to follow. The visuals are incredible, its easy to see why this got the Oscar nomination for visual effects. It's one of those movies that needs to be seen twice since you'll leave the theater the first time with some questions. The main focus of this movie is ambition, both behind the camera and on the screen, and it pays off.… 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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AriayiMar 28, 2015

Mindblowing
this is the future of intellectual cinema
talking about real science and overwhelming hope at the end.
no matter what kind of belief you support.you would love and follow this idea
my great gratitude toward Nolan

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alireza_abc111Mar 26, 2015

Nolan forced me to write my opinion here by "Interstellar" ..
I can say it was Wonderful .. & so Amazing ..
I am in awe and amazement yet .. "Interstellar" was so perfect !! it has everything .. tear , smile , Hopelessness , hope , fear ,Nolan forced me to write my opinion here by "Interstellar" ..
I can say it was Wonderful .. & so Amazing ..
I am in awe and amazement yet ..
"Interstellar" was so perfect !!
it has everything .. tear , smile , Hopelessness , hope , fear , love , Faith , . . . and science flowed across the film ...… Expand

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ailos34Mar 25, 2015

film juste magnifique , ou l'on comprend que la clé de l'histoire est l'amour du père et de sa fille , des scène superbe , des robot hyper classe , enfin un film qui fait honneur a la science fiction

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