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R_LEE_ERMEYDec 16, 2014

I enjoyed the movie. There were some missing elements and some stretched realities (such as the ship and the amount of fuel it would take to escape these planets gravity well etc) and some things were obviously condensed for time. But ifI enjoyed the movie. There were some missing elements and some stretched realities (such as the ship and the amount of fuel it would take to escape these planets gravity well etc) and some things were obviously condensed for time. But if you could sit back and displace those scientific realities and open your mind to possibilities it was a very nice ride. Many many different issues were touched on. Acting was very well done as usual my Mathew who is one of my new favorite all time actors since True Detective. It was worth the money and well worth the purchase to keep in your library to watch in the future. Is it a classic like 2001? No... but it had a very nice concept about how Black Hole's work and could be like.… Expand

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Pypson94Dec 16, 2014

The movie is... I don't know I cannot find one word to describe it. When you see a movie with Nolan as director you expect something new, something never seen before and something simply astonishing. Well... INTERSTELLAR is that kind of movieThe movie is... I don't know I cannot find one word to describe it. When you see a movie with Nolan as director you expect something new, something never seen before and something simply astonishing. Well... INTERSTELLAR is that kind of movie fos sure! Incredible pictures from space, fantastic music (Hans Zimmer - great job) maybe sometimes too loud (that why 0,5 point lower in score in my opinion) mixed with dramatic silence in space (that's what I'm talking about!) That's on the one hand - brilliant. But there is a plot and emotions with are not so deep as you can assume. OK. Just OK (another 1,5 point lower). The movie is not a masterpiece but it is a great pleasure to see it. Plus Nolan's imagination is endless and the idea of Black Hole just simple WOW. 8/10… Expand

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fukery3Dec 15, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huh, I come home and I find that my watch isn't working possibly. The most logical conclusion is that trans-dimensional Matthew McConaughey is sending me data on gravitational singularities in morse code...

Also, wuv is a dimension.

And I'm not even going to go into all the scientific **** ups they managed. Although, at the end of the day, the artistic liscense taken wasn't too glaring.

This movie had a lot of missteps that ruined it for me. Matthew McConaughey came off as a registered sex offender as opposed to a loving dad. His scientist daughter reminded me of Denise Richards the nuclear scientist from "The World is Not Enough" only not nearly as attractive. Also Matt Damon. And he's a cowardly pragmatic. Because in Hollywood, all pragmatics=Hitler. AND STOP ****ING CRYING EVERYBODY ALL THE ****ING TIME, JESUS ****ING CHRIST.

This would be a god awful movie if it weren't for some awesome cinematography. The slow piano playing to the capsule over Saturn is breathtaking. The black hole's gravitational lensing effects are stunning and from what I understand fairly accurate; two scientific papers are getting written up based on the lensing portrayed.

But the soundtrack: sucked
Acting: sucked
Plot: sucked
Plot Devices (magical vegetation blight): sucked
Filler (chasing a drone?): sucked
Character development: sucked
Cliches: Very Good! Even managed to quickly kill the token black man.… Expand

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StealthgearDec 15, 2014

Nolan is Michael Bay with a slightly longer attention span. Interstellar is filled with movie ruiners; Matt Damon, a Deus ex Machina ending, and sad characters; The daughter doesn't find resolution or make emotional sense in regards to herNolan is Michael Bay with a slightly longer attention span. Interstellar is filled with movie ruiners; Matt Damon, a Deus ex Machina ending, and sad characters; The daughter doesn't find resolution or make emotional sense in regards to her dad. This one was typical of Nolan's past style where what you see is what you get. It never finds new ground, a new level of artistry, or metaphor like 2001 did. This ain't Kubrick. The story is part JJ Abrams Star Trek, Astronaut Farmer, and any post apocalypse movie. It does not even surpass how fun Gravity was. The actors and sound designers all did a good job though. It has some cool moments where I thought it might be a great movie. The first half of the movie is great honestly. The fighting scenes and unoriginality seep back in. The previous mentioned movie ruiners really set this back. You might be thinking huh? When you figure out everything you realize that it doesn't set the bar higher.… Expand

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DarkShamanDec 15, 2014

Excellent sci-fi movie, but the science isn't as great as most think. It has many flaws, but the movie shines especially in the emotional part and the dramatic plot.

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OrmanDec 14, 2014

You have to have good hearing to watch this movie. Even with my hearing aids in, I missed 70% of the conversations, which was 90% of the movie. In my view, the editor really screwed up! So I pretty much watched it as a silent movie. That isYou have to have good hearing to watch this movie. Even with my hearing aids in, I missed 70% of the conversations, which was 90% of the movie. In my view, the editor really screwed up! So I pretty much watched it as a silent movie. That is my justification for the low score.… Expand

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pittuDec 13, 2014

Interstellar promised well, but ended up being a confused pile of concepts that the author clearly couldn't handle. Simpy put, it did NOT deliver.
The movie tries to capture the watchers and get them emotional by adding to the mix elementsInterstellar promised well, but ended up being a confused pile of concepts that the author clearly couldn't handle. Simpy put, it did NOT deliver.
The movie tries to capture the watchers and get them emotional by adding to the mix elements like love, family and humanity.
Basically, once again, it's the usual American movie where someone - American of course - will save the world.… Expand

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Kevin0000HDec 13, 2014

it is simply a beautiful film with a lot of tension, action and deep that leaves the viewer with something in the heart that rejoices enough and leaves him with "hope" Hans Zimmer soundtrack is beautiful and great direction and script.
Alsoit is simply a beautiful film with a lot of tension, action and deep that leaves the viewer with something in the heart that rejoices enough and leaves him with "hope" Hans Zimmer soundtrack is beautiful and great direction and script.
Also very good special effects.
scientific accuracy and good sound mix.
that almost was not nominated for anything at the Golden Globes?… Expand

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greggaDec 13, 2014

Made a special effort to drive the distance to see this movie as my home town was not showing it. Glad I did! A powerful film, heartwrenching and like a good wine, it got better with time. Loved the robots, loved the music. See it.

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hirak99Dec 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why the hell does every goddamn Christopher Nolan movie create so much hype?

This movie was okay, albeit slightly below average for a decent science fiction.

The plot was simple. With numerous examples of bad execution.

A far advanced civilization stemming from humanity, communicates with the past to save humanity. There is a chosen person who is guided to discover the theory which will save us all. Sounds cliched right?

Sometimes simple plots like this can make powerful impact... if told well.

This movie however, makes you wonder what was the point of such an elaborate manipulation scheme - involving wormholes pointing towards 12 potentially habitable worlds etc... - if the objective was just to deliver a scientific theory to humans. Surely if a technology can create wormholes, and create constructs inside a black hole to reach little girl's bookshelf (haha), and teleport a man from within a black hole to a space station - they will have the means to just communicate the theory? (The entire communication being so small that a person can manually type it in morse code??) Apparently not.

The movie also appeared very low budget. The robot looked pathetically B-Grade... as if from an old 1960's movie. I am not kidding - it is voiced by a human - without any attempt to mechanize it in either dialog or tone. One would think robots are so far advanced, that speechwise they are absolutely indistinguishable from an average human being.
But, the sophistication convenitnetly ends there - the robot is such a clumsy hulk that you ponder if it can even walk properly. Let alone carry out sophisticated space-ship robot business. Cheap. 1960's.

Other flaws - you find a planet where there's water everywhere - and waves are gargantuan (pun intended if you see the movie), and the water is only ankle deep??? Very convenient eh?
In another earth-like planet - you have frozen solid clouds hovering in the air. Typical Nolan, just making whatever came to his mind. And in not a very satisfying way.

The best scene of the movie (according to me) is the one with the gargantuan wave. Unfortunately that too was quite underwhelming. You don't get to see what really happened as the wave passes... some turmoil within the ship, and then camera rolls outside with the wave safely passed and everything is calm. Either the directors didn't have the imagination or the budget to film it the way it should have been done.

It did have a few nice moments though - which made me chuckle, the dialog on customization of a robot for example -
Robot: Any other customization?
Cooper: Yes, set humor to 75%.
Robot: Auto destruct in T minus 10, 9, 8,...
Cooper: Alright. 60%.

Anyway. I can name a number of science fiction movies with better plot and scientific accuracy than this.

Speaking of scientific accuracy - the only plot point that's even worth mentioning was that time slows down under stress of gravity... and wormhole. Neither is new. Eemployed already in hundreds of movies and television series.

Some more inaccuracies -
1. While falling in a "gentle" black hole, Cooper's transmission would not simply break into static, it should gradually become further and further stretched like a sound played in slow motion.
2. A planet orbiting a supermassive black hole will be dark - unless the black hole is part of a binary system and the other star is still alive. The black hole in the movie was illuminated by a disk which cannot exist. It looked more like an artist's (inaccurate) imagination than how a black hole should really be like - black.
3. While traveling in the wormhole, the wall won't wobble, which you can touch. If it came to a wobble - that means gravitational stress is already so high that it's bending light - much earlier than that your space-ship will be crushed and you'd be dead.
4. The moment you escape gravitational pull of a planet _stably_ orbiting a black hole, you wouldn't be in immediate danger of getting sucked into the black hole. Even light should take hours (if not months and years) to fall into the black hole.
Boy... for a movie where nothing really happens in the entire first half - things are really sped up in wrong times. The grandeur and of space sacrificed, realism be damned, astronomical distance of space be damned, to instead offer the thrill of "OMG we escaped the planet but we are now falling into a black hole!"
5. Construction inside a black hole that allows you to access a girl's bookshelf. Hahahaha At this point you cannot take the movie seriously anymore Looks like the plot is just as B-Grade as certain things in the movie.

I feel obligated to point out inaccuracies since this is being hyped as scientifically accurate. I am not even including incaccuracies in spoken dialog by science professionals in the movie.

Even "Gravity" had far fewer inaccuracies - and is by the way, it is an excellent movie to watch.

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wtfskilzDec 12, 2014

Very enjoyable film that actually is worth the 10$ ticket.
Excellent cast, sophisticated ideas and plot.
After nearly 3 hours of watching this film I was still begging for more.

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JavierChileDec 11, 2014

I've seen it twice now. Amazing movie. It's one of the most audacious films I have seen. Because of this, I understand why there is some people that didn't like it, the final scenes are just mindblowing. But it's a kind of mindblown that someI've seen it twice now. Amazing movie. It's one of the most audacious films I have seen. Because of this, I understand why there is some people that didn't like it, the final scenes are just mindblowing. But it's a kind of mindblown that some people will embrace and others will reject.

However, I as a critic spectator I applaud the creative plot, great acting,beautiful visuals and exciting action scenes.… Expand

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dougaussieDec 10, 2014

The first 50 minutes of this movie was boring, I could have missed it, I kept waiting for the movie to start, then when it started it limped. Ocean planet cool, Frozen planet cool, then we get the black hole time vortex stuff and then that'sThe first 50 minutes of this movie was boring, I could have missed it, I kept waiting for the movie to start, then when it started it limped. Ocean planet cool, Frozen planet cool, then we get the black hole time vortex stuff and then that's it. They spend an hour boring you at the start and then the end its: oh your daughter is about to die but we built this superspaceship thing, then cut to lonely girl on planet and you don't even see him land in his ship. What were Caines last words I couldn't even hear some of the jibberish above the music. Sorry guys this movie sucks.… Expand

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peterbDec 9, 2014

The film sounds interesting, but don’t be fooled: it is boring, disappointing, and very long. Such a bad cast of actors, and such a bad script! Some sort of dodgy unconvincing quantum physics documentary meets half-baked family drama.

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KENXAVIDec 8, 2014

Well directed, great visual effects, and filled with amazing performances, this is a beautiful film with a complex, original plot with your typical Christopher Nolan plot twists. Nonetheless, this is a film that cannot be missed. It's trulyWell directed, great visual effects, and filled with amazing performances, this is a beautiful film with a complex, original plot with your typical Christopher Nolan plot twists. Nonetheless, this is a film that cannot be missed. It's truly one of the best films of 2014.… Expand

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SephetDec 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is ridiculous. I was hoping to see a serious, decent movie about space and interstellar travels, not some bad written fantasy crap. This movie is the perfect example of a terrible script backed by money. The main plot is that the Earth is becoming inhabitable and humans are forced to find another planet to call their home. But what exactly is happening to Earth? There's no explanation anywhere in the movie, it's like "hey there's some plagues attacking our crops and dust storms so we're leaving the planet", that's all. Interstellar is full of plot holes. First, the only reason the protagonist goes to space is because some "poltergeist" haunting his house gave him the coordinates to NASA's facilities. By the end of the movie you'll find that the poltergeist is he in the future, in another dimension. So the whole sequence of events only happen because after it happened he could make it happen.That's nonsense. The hero enters a black hole, goes to another dimension where he could contact the past luring his old self into the space trip, and then appears near Jupiter floating all by himself and gets rescued by other humans.. A black hole is a colossal ammount of mass bound together by gravity, so strong that not even light can escape it. Anything that goes near it will be utterly destroyed. But scew science. Secondly, three people went to space, then suddenly another astronaut appears on the mission from nowhere just to die a few minutes later. Seriously, I don't understand this movie's mostly positive reviews.… Expand

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NathonasDec 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible vision and creativity in this film. That is ultimately why I love watching films so much - I want them to make me think, and go to places I've never been before.

To get some things out of the way - yes, this film is very similar to 2001: A Space Odyssey, but I wouldn't say it is as good. There are small weaknesses which keep it from being a perfect 10/10 on my list, but it is still one of the best sci-fi movies.

The plot seems to be very well written for the most part, especially the science. You can tell they did their research. The use of scientific concepts like gravity and time distortion (or w/e you call it) was very unique and cool, and I really like that we got a glimpse inside a black hole - of course we don't know what is really inside, but its cool to explore one possibility.

There were some small things I didn't like - for example, I still don't know how I feel about the concept of "love" as some space/time transcending force - it sounded a bit cheesy. But on the whole this film dazzled me with its scope and creativity.… Expand

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Whiston532Dec 8, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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IIIMuerteIIIDec 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of, if not the best movie I have seen in 2014. I don't mind that they are quite liberal with their scientific explanations. Who cares? It is not meant to be ralistic, it is meant to be entertaining and hell it was.
The only thing that was too hollywood was the cheesy "love travels time and space"-thing. The movie would have worked completely without this pseudo deep message. Anyway, it was a great movie and recommand to anyone who enjoys scifi drama.
If you are looking for a scientifically accurate documentation like space movie, you are wrong here.… Expand

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ViolettDec 8, 2014

BEYOND awesome.
Today one can see something new in thecinema quite rarely. Every time you see a movie there is a thought - I've seen it somethere, nothing new, yawn. While there were ton of movies with ideal close to Interstellar, thisBEYOND awesome.
Today one can see something new in thecinema quite rarely. Every time you see a movie there is a thought - I've seen it somethere, nothing new, yawn. While there were ton of movies with ideal close to Interstellar, this fusion of sci-fi, disaster and space genres makes this movie exceptional and unique. Really, such movies as Interstellar and Inception deserve Best of the Year title. Christopher Nolan is genius.… Expand

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DCEdmondsDec 7, 2014

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

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

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

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

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atomicsynthDec 7, 2014

It is possible that when a director is referred to as a genius too many
times that he may begin to believe it too much. Such is the case with Interstellar's convoluted story with many holes. Of course, a good way to make a viewer becomeIt is possible that when a director is referred to as a genius too many
times that he may begin to believe it too much. Such is the case with Interstellar's convoluted story with many holes. Of course, a good way to make a viewer become more accepting of the premise is to throw "gargantuan" special effects and make the movie 1/2-45 minutes too long. The viewer gets tired and is more accepting, simply wishing for it to be over.

Nolan spends too much time setting up Matthew McConaughey and the family. This could have been done in 1/4 of the time which would have afforded more time to fill in blatant holes which dominate this movie.

Nolan's second mistake was to create a near philosophy faux academic undercurrent which also went on far too long. Do you think he's a genius? I think he has an imagination and big budget to fill it with. I do not think his story is at all profound though. One does not need to be a physicist to see how far concepts such as singularity and black holes have been stretched; and stretched to the point of being ludicrous.

The ending (without spolier) made very little sense as it was not adequately explained how McConaughey's character not only survived but arrived where he was, or even where exactly he was, or even how "others" got there.

It is as if Nolan was determined to confuse people even more than "Inception" did.

I enjoyed the movie nonetheless. I do not think it greatness. I think it to be big budget and reflective of such.

I did not stay for the credits because I was ready to get out of the theatre after such a long time but I am sure that the Music was Hans Zimmer. The themes were underdeveloped (which seems to be a trademark nowadays of Zimmer). His harmony is simplistic to the point to lacking for. Worst of all is that the music is way too loud and covers up dialogue frequently.

Moviemakers need to approach mixing a soundtrack on the basis of not having every line in the script memorized and then need to ask themselves if they can hear every word. Perhaps then mixes would be better. Nor, again, was the music of any substance to demand such priority.… Expand

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GabrielSchmidtDec 7, 2014

Incrível, essa é a palavra que define Interestelar, o filme apresenta uma ótima história, onde a ligação entre os personagens se mostra forte e coerente e a atuação bem feita pela maior parte do elenco.

O filme apresenta ótimos efeitosIncrível, essa é a palavra que define Interestelar, o filme apresenta uma ótima história, onde a ligação entre os personagens se mostra forte e coerente e a atuação bem feita pela maior parte do elenco.

O filme apresenta ótimos efeitos visuais e sonoros, porém há muitas cenas que estão no filme que parecem estar lá só pra aumentar a sua duração, não irei entrar em detalhes para não spoilar.

A trilha sonora do filme é boa, porém repetitiva, mas se encaixa em todas as partes em que foi colocada.

A ligação entre os personagens, como dito antes, é ótima, você consegue perceber plenamente o amor que Cooper tem pelo seus filhos e as ligações entre outros personagens são razoavelmente boas, deixando quase nada a desejar.

A história é muito envolvente e te prende do inicio ao fim, e isso é um grande ponto positivo para o filme, até mesmo as cenas que os diálogos são sobre assuntos científicos, não conseguem tirar sua atenção. E não vá achando que o filme é só teorias, há uma boa dose de humor, principalmente pelos robôs que acompanham Cooper e a tripulação na nave.

Apesar da longa duração do filme, 3 horas, você percebe o tempo passando, pois como já dito a história é altamente envolvente, vale a pena investir seu tempo com o filme, então prepare a pipoca e divirta-se!… Expand

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TokyochuchuDec 7, 2014

Interstellar is a fantastic genre picture full of amazing visuals and deep emotions. Three hours is a long time to sit but I just can't help but wish that this movie was just a touch longer to expound on theories and relationships. The onlyInterstellar is a fantastic genre picture full of amazing visuals and deep emotions. Three hours is a long time to sit but I just can't help but wish that this movie was just a touch longer to expound on theories and relationships. The only negative aspect is Nolan's dedication to wrapping things up and explaining things. Not all Sci-Fi needs to be explained. Let the audience use their own noggins a bit and offer their own explanations. That aside, Interstellar is killer Sci-Fi.… Expand

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SEROJDec 7, 2014

Yes, this movie is very long... not for everybody..but trust me, if you like fantasies, you don't wanna miss this one! The acting was not really that great but the story is pretty dramatic al though it had it's cons... Overall i think it wasYes, this movie is very long... not for everybody..but trust me, if you like fantasies, you don't wanna miss this one! The acting was not really that great but the story is pretty dramatic al though it had it's cons... Overall i think it was very interesting and i give it a 8/10 because of the amazing visuals and soundtrack!… Expand

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AcaciaDec 7, 2014

My take away from this movie is that it is far too long, way too complicated and a bit Ho hum for about the first two hours. I did finally begin to feel involved in the final hour when the movie juxtaposes events on earth with events inMy take away from this movie is that it is far too long, way too complicated and a bit Ho hum for about the first two hours. I did finally begin to feel involved in the final hour when the movie juxtaposes events on earth with events in space. I found that quite engrossing. There were some surprise cast members I had not known about and that was fun. I sort of enjoyed the last hour, but it involved concepts way beyond my comprehension. So I just had to go with the emotions the actions generated. Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway are great as the two astronauts who are risking everything to save the human race. Although, actually, earth is doomed and their Plan B would be to colonize another planet with embryos that are somehow supposed to grow into human beings. Anyway, I have to say that when it comes to space movies, I enjoyed "Gravity" much more. And, frankly, "Alien" and "Aliens" are more my space movie cup of tea. So suit yourself on this one. But, I do not recommend it. Alright, alright, alright! Sorry, MM!… Expand

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TheBlondeNerdDec 7, 2014

Simultaneously mind blowing and beautiful. The story is just fantastic. They make you really care about earth without shpwing any religous or political views. I will say it's a bit a intense for anyone under 11-12. But if you can get aSimultaneously mind blowing and beautiful. The story is just fantastic. They make you really care about earth without shpwing any religous or political views. I will say it's a bit a intense for anyone under 11-12. But if you can get a sitter, watch this movie as soon as possible.… Expand

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JipaDec 7, 2014

THIS movie is great and the best of 2014! The actors were good and so was the plot. However the movie lost me at the black hole part. I understood it but it was just too weird. So no 10 only 9 ;:3

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heloheDec 6, 2014

As a physicist I have to say this movie is really nicely done. While in many science fiction movies I get easily annoyed about the scientific inveteracies and just plainly wrong depictions of physics, in this movie I was entirely satisfied. IAs a physicist I have to say this movie is really nicely done. While in many science fiction movies I get easily annoyed about the scientific inveteracies and just plainly wrong depictions of physics, in this movie I was entirely satisfied. I read somewhere that the director of the movie had a real scientist advise him on many matters of the story and filming and they even used real formulas to calculate some of the special effects and visuals in the movie (the black hole sphere for example). The story of the movie is maybe not everyones cup of tea, but I can't give any negative points there, it was still good enough. It is worth to watch that movie in cinema.… Expand

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ManiacPhantomDec 6, 2014

I don't think I've had my mind stimulated like that in a while! This is a movie that tugs at the soul, as you watch a father try to do all he can to save his daughter, and also humanity, from their inevitable demise on Earth. There are soI don't think I've had my mind stimulated like that in a while! This is a movie that tugs at the soul, as you watch a father try to do all he can to save his daughter, and also humanity, from their inevitable demise on Earth. There are so many fascinating concepts of science in this movie, you will have NO idea what to expect next.

There is a pretty hefty plothole that keeps this from a 10, but considering the great acting and the story was extremely interesting I don't want to be what defines the movie.… Expand

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AndromedanDec 5, 2014

In my opinion Nolan is definitely inspired by other-worldly forces in the universe, as was Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, a self acknowledged Spiritualist/Medium. This movie has so many parallels with recent channelled literature onIn my opinion Nolan is definitely inspired by other-worldly forces in the universe, as was Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, a self acknowledged Spiritualist/Medium. This movie has so many parallels with recent channelled literature on futuristic cataclysmic predictions regarding humanity's greed and stupidity causing food scarcity on Planet Earth etc. (see 'D.M. Langdon, Universal Wisdom of the Golden Age' as one recent example). The realities of time/ space /quantum physics, and the ability of love to transcend all universal laws is portrayed in spectacular and breathtaking visuals.The only downside for me was that some of the casting wasn't convincing (Hathaway in particular). Highly recommended in Imax.… Expand

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005K4RDec 5, 2014

The best movie I've ever watched! It did not just only have amazing artworks but also made you as a viewer think about everything in the moviel, such as the human survival instinct and how emotions affect us and how completely uniqueThe best movie I've ever watched! It did not just only have amazing artworks but also made you as a viewer think about everything in the moviel, such as the human survival instinct and how emotions affect us and how completely unique situations could affect us as well.… Expand

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sheldeeeenDec 5, 2014

an absolutely brilliant film, left me speechless..
i had been looking forward to this film since i saw the first trailer, and had been counting down the days till i could finally go see it
so i go and see it, and honestly i have neveran absolutely brilliant film, left me speechless..
i had been looking forward to this film since i saw the first trailer, and had been counting down the days till i could finally go see it
so i go and see it, and honestly i have never watched a film so emotional and breathtaking in my life.. i've seen in 5 times and it still leaves me flabbergasted everytime i see it
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samuel_cgDec 5, 2014

It is pure lirism, mid-way between possible real world and pure hard scifi. It´s impossible to reach such credibility and emotional peaks in a movie. Nolan`s movies are new ways to realise how far are the humans among them and, at the sameIt is pure lirism, mid-way between possible real world and pure hard scifi. It´s impossible to reach such credibility and emotional peaks in a movie. Nolan`s movies are new ways to realise how far are the humans among them and, at the same time, how near from stars we´re now. Terrific from minute 1 to end titles. Out breath. I stuck in my cinema chair for ten minutes assuming what I had seen on screen.
In few years it will be our second decade best scifi movie of XXI century and probably one of the classics scifi film in this century… Expand

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drlowdonDec 4, 2014

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

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

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

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zeyadDec 4, 2014

a colossal disappointment .... stick to memento-like stuff, Nolan..or quit...the whole vision of the movie is childish and unimaginative....so many plot holes...

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Ell_DjejDec 3, 2014

Considering the other movies directed by Nolan, the good reviews and the theme, i was really excited to see this movie. Unfortunately movie was a big let down.

Stunning visuals and an epic score from Zimmer sets the foundation for an epicConsidering the other movies directed by Nolan, the good reviews and the theme, i was really excited to see this movie. Unfortunately movie was a big let down.

Stunning visuals and an epic score from Zimmer sets the foundation for an epic movie, but the poor story makes me want to laugh instead of cry. And when we are talking about laughing; how did the robots get pass the drawing board? The movie started off great, and I bought the whole end of the world setting, but i just couldn't swallow the 5th dimension - gravity from the future,inside a black hole plot. Nolan also gives way to much screen time for the two female characters struggling with their love life, and too little to the I should save the world or my kids theme. The trailer promised me an epic movie about interstellar travel, not sentimental drama about long-distance relationships.

I guess I´m the odd one out since everybody else seems to love this movie. Please explain to me how you can let this poor writing get 10/10?… Expand

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JamesLDec 3, 2014

I thought this was the best film of the year. I knew within the first fifteen minutes that it had potential to soar and it did. The plot twists caught me off guard and the final hour was an emotional bombshell. I am a highly educated personI thought this was the best film of the year. I knew within the first fifteen minutes that it had potential to soar and it did. The plot twists caught me off guard and the final hour was an emotional bombshell. I am a highly educated person but I did not care if the science was accurate or not. Several times I had tears in my eyes as the emotional aspects of humanity powered through the scenes. I did not expect such a great movie.… Expand

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LaraRDec 2, 2014

This film is probably the best one I've seen this year. The visual effects were mindbogglingly amazing, the screenplay was well written and don't even get me started on the film score... The music was probably my favorite thing about theThis film is probably the best one I've seen this year. The visual effects were mindbogglingly amazing, the screenplay was well written and don't even get me started on the film score... The music was probably my favorite thing about the film, it made it so much more thrilling and gave me the 'space odyssey' vibe. The acting was superb, especially by Hathaway and McConaughey. Also, I'm not one who usually understands scientific theories but this film actually educated me quite a bit. It was intelligent, breathtaking and poignant. I adore you Nolan.… Expand

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TheWaffleDec 2, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great movie. Novel premise, grand scope and scale, and it's believable. Interstellar is definitely worth watching. I have a few minor critiques, the film takes a while getting to the meat. I'd gladly trade a few minutes of farmville 2080 AD for a few more minutes of the grand adventure that fills the last 1.5 hours of the movie. A few things take getting used to, especially Cooper's robot companions who talk with no hint of a robotic voice and whose design and function looks a bit bizarre (they're like walking soda machines). On their voice, it's supposed to be a practical humanized crew-member but it's distracting for a few minutes. Our adventurers make a few absurd rookie astronaut/scientist mistakes, but that's to be expected to spice up and generate conflict in sci-fi. My primary complaint is in a few areas that are starting to become major problems in Nolan's story-telling, for instance his characters love to explain things at length, long after the audience has gotten on board with an idea. We saw a ton of this in Inception, where almost every shot in the final dream sequence was of someone explaining the rules of Nolan's universe. Interstellar has Dr. Brand explaining the multi-dimensional science of love for too long, Dr. Mann ruminating on the nature of humanity, and Cooper reviewing the rules of relativity over and over. Nolan needs to trim each of these sequences down to the bare information for the audience. And then there's...spoilers to follow...

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Nolan needs to get off his sunny-happy ending kick. Memento, The Prestige, and Inception messed with you through either pitch-black endings or ambiguity. And then Dark Knight came along, and all the talk of sacrifice evaporates when we realize that Bruce Wayne is going to retire at age 40 to live in Italy with Anne Hathaway. Interstellar plays the same game, pouring sacrifice on top of sacrifice, and then it mostly disappears to make way for a squeaky clean ending. Interstellar's ending isn't as disappointing as Dark Knight Rises, but it teetered on that edge.… Expand

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ScribeHardDec 2, 2014

To dive into the flaws of the film is to dive headfirst down a slippery slope. There are plot/story/writing issues – holes, if you must – throughout the film. It isn’t the details of those issues that concern me so much as it is what theyTo dive into the flaws of the film is to dive headfirst down a slippery slope. There are plot/story/writing issues – holes, if you must – throughout the film. It isn’t the details of those issues that concern me so much as it is what they represent: an abandonment of, even a disregard for, solid storytelling in the name of stunning visuals and deafening sound (at times loud enough to drown out dialogue). Most disappointing is that the film demands you respect its intellectualism, yet treats you as stupid at the same time.

There is enough impressive stuff in Interstellar to make it worth watching. But at three flawed hours, one trip into this deep space is enough.… Expand

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VitesseDec 2, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interstellar is a true spectacle of a film, best viewed on the big(gest) screen. The sheer beauty of the visuals and particularly Hans Zimmer's epic soundtrack made the 2 hour 40 min runtime hardly noticeable.

Matthew Mcconaughey's hero does well with what Christopher Nolan gives him to do but is unfortunately stuck in a tin box with woefully under qualified Anne Hatheway (whose most telling contribution is a non-sensical and highly unscientific blurb about gambling the future of humanity on wanting to hook-up with her ex) and astronaut who dies #1 and #2.

Back on Earth things are a little better but you really get the impression that this is a vehicle for the display and unfortunately many of the character exchanges are rushed through and under developed.

Right up to the third act I was blissfully letting Mr Nolan do as he pleased as this visual feast unfolded before me until.. ...well I guess every Blockbuster has to have a happy ending but for me I'd of happily walked out of the theatre with Matthew Mcconaughey safely ripped apart in a black hole. Instead it might as well have finished with it all being a bad dream. The script races to tie up all loose ends, resulting in a rushed ending which doesn't feel like it belongs.

In summary, Interstellar is a movie as truly awesome in size as its subject matter, falling short only upon close inspection. An experience to be witnessed but unfortunately not the "Film Of Our Time" it truly could have delivered.… Expand

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SimpleMethodDec 2, 2014

Interstellar is a vast, ambitious and flawed movie. Matthew McConaughey once again delivers an absolutely fantastic, heartfelt performance. He's absolutely the best thing about the movie. The problems are the runtime, the movie's nearly 3Interstellar is a vast, ambitious and flawed movie. Matthew McConaughey once again delivers an absolutely fantastic, heartfelt performance. He's absolutely the best thing about the movie. The problems are the runtime, the movie's nearly 3 hours long and while it never really drags, it can be a lot to sit through. Some of logic begins to deteriorate a little bit in the end as well, it's not quite as on point as Inception was. Still, it's Christopher Nolan making yet another good movie, and it's worth checking out.… Expand

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khashi2010Dec 2, 2014

Interstellar is not only the best film of Nolan but also one of the best films of the century so far. With all the familiar elements of Nolan's style it is bringing a new theme. A new class of directing and cinematography. Nolan is at hisInterstellar is not only the best film of Nolan but also one of the best films of the century so far. With all the familiar elements of Nolan's style it is bringing a new theme. A new class of directing and cinematography. Nolan is at his most powerful time, having the best plan for every shot and the ability to use them together in the most efficient way. Hans Zimmer's score is another positive point which brings the real action in to the incredible pictures of Hoyte Van Hoytema. Strongly suggested to be watched on IMAX, this breath taking film satisfies it's adventure seeking audiences.… Expand

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fusion_13Dec 1, 2014

This is one of those movies that just make you think.....At the start everything starts off pretty slow, there is not much to take in. But when they explore different planets everything gets more interesting. But towards the end, that's whenThis is one of those movies that just make you think.....At the start everything starts off pretty slow, there is not much to take in. But when they explore different planets everything gets more interesting. But towards the end, that's when it gets complicated, i wont spoil anything, but it really makes you think, and it's possible that you won't understand it all the first time around. This is definitely a good movie and possibly one of the best of the year.… Expand

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AmaarupDec 1, 2014

No, it was not overly complicated. No, it was not amazing. It just had nothing to communicate. It was like inception; it had some ideas, that looked promising on the surface, but they was just a sweet coating for... Yes, nothing. A thin storyNo, it was not overly complicated. No, it was not amazing. It just had nothing to communicate. It was like inception; it had some ideas, that looked promising on the surface, but they was just a sweet coating for... Yes, nothing. A thin story about love, transcending time and space, as sweet as any Hollywood blockbuster, but nothing real. I had high expectations, I do not know why. That Nolan just keeps disappointing.… Expand

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AS97Dec 1, 2014

Interstellar is Christophers Nolans latest movie, and it doesn't disappoint. Following from his previous film 'The Dark Knight Rises', Nolans latest project is about finding another planet and galaxy that can sustain life, as earth is dying.Interstellar is Christophers Nolans latest movie, and it doesn't disappoint. Following from his previous film 'The Dark Knight Rises', Nolans latest project is about finding another planet and galaxy that can sustain life, as earth is dying. I believed it needed more detail on why/how the earth is dying, it gives you some information, but not enough to be justifiable for me personally. The plot and dialog is interesting, with some great moments, but i reckon dragged on a bit too long than it needed to be. The plot is also rather complex than it needed to be, with it being difficult to follow at times, but it did have a lot of interesting ideas. Matthew MoConaughey had an absolute great performance, with also some great acting from Anna Hathaway and Mackenzie Foy. This is a ambitious project, and while Nolan did have a lot of great ideas and did really well with the movie, the execution of it wasn't perfect, the ideas were there but struggled to put it on the big screen. Overall this is another fantastic Christopher Nolan and a must watch.… Expand

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PeabarterNov 30, 2014

I really liked this movie. Unlike most movies, it comes across as a sound story with a good opportunity for stunning visuals. I thought the acting was strong and I was surprised at the actors/actresses that were in it since I went in cold.I really liked this movie. Unlike most movies, it comes across as a sound story with a good opportunity for stunning visuals. I thought the acting was strong and I was surprised at the actors/actresses that were in it since I went in cold. This should be seen at a genuine IMAX theater since about 90 minutes of it was filmed with IMAX cameras and the movie fills the entire screen during these sequences. I did not think the movie dragged at all which is an achievement for a 2 hr 50 min movie. Great thought provoking experience!… Expand

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Maycolino10Nov 30, 2014

Amazing Movie. It leaves you with a lot of feelings and questions about existence.Nolan again gives the audience something fresh and visionary.Pure Sci-Fi. Pure Nolan. Pure Gold

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BarcnNov 30, 2014

Movie has combined every documentary I watched on Discovery Channel. People probably didn't like how scientific the movie was but I really liked it. I cut 1 point because of Matthew McConaughey. The way he talks doesn't fit in.

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TheDarkKnight22Nov 30, 2014

This feels like a movie that was inspired by 2001 space odyssey Like 2001 space odyssey, it takes a while to set up everything and is a fairly long movie. This is without a doubt the best movie this year. i would recommend it to anyone whoThis feels like a movie that was inspired by 2001 space odyssey Like 2001 space odyssey, it takes a while to set up everything and is a fairly long movie. This is without a doubt the best movie this year. i would recommend it to anyone who likes scifi and is a fan to Christopher Nolan… Expand

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luan_moraisNov 30, 2014

Este filme é um dos melhores filmes espaciais/astronomia que eu já assisti!!! Sintetiza bastante o modo original da nossa galaxia, e seus desafios com a teoria da relatividade!!! Muito bom o filme... Recomendadíssimo... :P

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TurbodowgNov 30, 2014

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

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

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

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

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silveradoNov 30, 2014

I thought Interstellar was the 2014 answer to Stanley Cubrick's 2001, A Space Odyssey, but it was a far cry from it. Interstellar is not the existential journey of mankind to a new habitat, instead its a Hollywoodian tearjerker based uponI thought Interstellar was the 2014 answer to Stanley Cubrick's 2001, A Space Odyssey, but it was a far cry from it. Interstellar is not the existential journey of mankind to a new habitat, instead its a Hollywoodian tearjerker based upon fake sentiments with just outer space as scenery.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaNov 30, 2014

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

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SpangleNov 29, 2014

There are many things here in Interstellar that work very well and some that...fall short. However, as a whole, Interstellar is a major success. First off, the visual effects are...breathtaking. It owes a lot to films like 2001: A SpaceThere are many things here in Interstellar that work very well and some that...fall short. However, as a whole, Interstellar is a major success. First off, the visual effects are...breathtaking. It owes a lot to films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, especially some of the visual splendor that was on screen, but there was certainly some influence from lesser known films such as The Fountain. Some of the sequences in that film are almost perfectly emulated here, with some obvious changes, but the influence is obvious in that sense. Many of the sci-fi elements are also indebted to films such as 2001 and other far-reaching and technically brilliant sci-fi films. Sci-fi film wise, this one travels very little new ground. The score here by Hans Zimmer is perfect and truly served as a great sonic backdrop for the visual ecstasy that was taking place on screen. Interstellar is also a very emotional film, brought to life by strong writing and, in particular, strong acting. Matthew McConaughey is brilliant, as are Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, and Matt Damon. They all play great emotional roles here and it is hard to fight back tears at times. There are a ton of brilliant elements here contained here and the space visuals are king of that, but I do feel the story faltered at times. Namely, the ending seemed...cop outish. They kind of a held your hand a little bit at the end and pointed directly at what you needed to understand. It also ended very sentimentally and it could have gone in a far different direction and, to me, the ending seemed fake. Finally, there are some things that just do not make sense in terms of plot (plotholes, somewhat) that are not overly important because I barely remember them already, but all the same. In terms of science, it also seemed to try and go too far and get technical with science stuff, which was unnecessary and, largely, out of mental grasp, which was a bummer.

Overall, Interstellar is an astounding achievement technically and visually, though it is far from perfect and rather than blasting it for its imperfections, I think perfections need to be celebrated thanks to the profound impact have on the viewer and kind of leave in a trance as the final credits start rolling.… Expand

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colin_jackNov 29, 2014

I was expecting to enjoy this film but found it a massive letdown. The characters, other than the robots were dull and annoying, the script was terrible, and the soppy nonsense and preposterous oh so convenient and heart warming endingI was expecting to enjoy this film but found it a massive letdown. The characters, other than the robots were dull and annoying, the script was terrible, and the soppy nonsense and preposterous oh so convenient and heart warming ending detracted from everything that came before.… Expand

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tomymgNov 29, 2014

Interstellar is the last masterpiece that joins to the marvelous cinematography of Christopher Nolan, one of the best directors in recent decades. A good example of cinema (perfectly directed, astonishing interpretations, and a fabulousInterstellar is the last masterpiece that joins to the marvelous cinematography of Christopher Nolan, one of the best directors in recent decades. A good example of cinema (perfectly directed, astonishing interpretations, and a fabulous soundtrack) that will no disappoint anyone capable to appreciate the magic of cinema. The plot my be ambitious but Nolan introduce us so deeply in the story playing and controlling our minds in the same way as he has done in his past films.
For me, one of the best pictures of 2014 and, up to now, Christopher Nolan's best movie so far. 10/10… Expand

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JamesCannonNov 28, 2014

Good ol fashion Nolan. The only films he made that I didnt really care for are Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises. This one is not quiet as powerful as Inception was, but it was still a pretty good ride. There are a lot of parallelsGood ol fashion Nolan. The only films he made that I didnt really care for are Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises. This one is not quiet as powerful as Inception was, but it was still a pretty good ride. There are a lot of parallels you could draw from Space Odyssey 2001, but the film has its own signature look and many of the creative decisions feel organic. It runs it a little long and some may feel the philosophy towards the end is a tad bit hokey. Overall B+.… Expand

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SuperbuddhaNov 28, 2014

Boring lame and cliché. I didn't stay to watch the film in it's entirety. As the first hour did not managed to get my attention I just stopped watching. In a film what I like most is the storytelling, and in this case the plot doesn't reallyBoring lame and cliché. I didn't stay to watch the film in it's entirety. As the first hour did not managed to get my attention I just stopped watching. In a film what I like most is the storytelling, and in this case the plot doesn't really make sense and the characters are not interesting enough to relate. Interstellar is over ambitious, pretentious and ultimately a bad vanity project overblown by the media.… Expand

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HappyThugNov 28, 2014

So... many are going to disagree with me: but... Interstellar sucked. 50% of this was due to the soundtrack. It's not that I'm super picky about what amazing tunes should play during my movies. It's just that I don't think they should make meSo... many are going to disagree with me: but... Interstellar sucked. 50% of this was due to the soundtrack. It's not that I'm super picky about what amazing tunes should play during my movies. It's just that I don't think they should make me vomit my brain out of my skull. The droning, overbearing-soundtrack featured everyone's favorite instrument: The Dial-tone-xylophone-pipe-organ-flute. This usually hung on one note in a very high pitched whine, or, if you were lucky, it would be featured in a cord that replayed over and over again. Not just replaying though, but getting louder and louder over time, so loud that one might seriously consider burying their face in molten lava, if only to escape the assault on one's ears. So loud that the words the characters are saying can not even remotely be discerned, even in a very high-class theater, with state-of-the-art audio. However, remember, this Soundtrack-for-Masochists was only half the reason the movie sucked.

The other half was bad science, overplayed space-movie-tropes and extremely questionable character decisions.

First we have the blight, it's killing every plant on earth with dirt. Yes ladies and gentlemen, the final blow to humanity will come in the form of a clingy dust that just won't wash away. Why, or how this came to be is never explained, but it's killing all the plants and getting stuck in our lungs, and for some reason it's going to end humanity because everyone seems to have forgotten how to grow indoor hydroponic food like with already do with a number of crops. Also, the blight is somehow, kinda-maybe a biological plague that feeds off nitrogen... or is it dirt? I don't **** know at this point, and the movie doesn't really help you understand if one is causing the other, or if their the same thing, or what.

Add to that, some excruciatingly poor, or at best implausibly unvetted decision making, toss in some random space-madness, and after about the halfway point, the movie became a chore to watch. As Interstellar gets closer to the end, it starts to seem like a contest in a game of "wouldn't it be cool if" before it blessingly concludes with, everything is fine now because of blackholes and gravity, yaay.

Save yourself some money by putting on some headphones and plugging them into a light socket while watching the most contrived and nonsense episodes of Star Trek. If you can't hear half of the dialogue because of the painful whirring in your ears, you have succeeded in simulating Interstellar.… Expand

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blakehuston01Nov 27, 2014

One of the most amazing visual experiences to date. I guess the performances are good, it's difficult to care because the characters are not very well developed. All the characters are essentially vessels for exposition, nobody really feelsOne of the most amazing visual experiences to date. I guess the performances are good, it's difficult to care because the characters are not very well developed. All the characters are essentially vessels for exposition, nobody really feels real. The plot is overly convoluted, like all Nolan movies. But see it, dude. why not?… Expand

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netflicNov 27, 2014

I happen to like Sci-Fi and to work for NASA. This movie is a huge mess. It is amazing how many positive reviews it gets. The script does not make any sense at all. The story is convoluted. Everybody is using astrophysics lingo but thatI happen to like Sci-Fi and to work for NASA. This movie is a huge mess. It is amazing how many positive reviews it gets. The script does not make any sense at all. The story is convoluted. Everybody is using astrophysics lingo but that cannot cover the complete absence of common sense. I even caught myself thinking maybe it was a black comedy or a parody... Alas, it was serious, grim, boring and pathetic. Such a waste of time and money.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werNov 27, 2014

What a beautiful, enthralling epic Interstellar is. This was my most anticipated movie of the year and despite other reviews being mixed or mixed to positive I believe this to be one of the best movies of the year! Christopher Nolan hasWhat a beautiful, enthralling epic Interstellar is. This was my most anticipated movie of the year and despite other reviews being mixed or mixed to positive I believe this to be one of the best movies of the year! Christopher Nolan has created another masterful film and a movie I will not forget anytime soon.… Expand

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ZeguNov 26, 2014

This movie was fantastic. I was on the fence about it until I read what Neil DeGrasse Tyson had to say about the Scientific elements, and overwhelmingly they got things right.
Without spoiling anything they explore some unknowns, so that isThis movie was fantastic. I was on the fence about it until I read what Neil DeGrasse Tyson had to say about the Scientific elements, and overwhelmingly they got things right.
Without spoiling anything they explore some unknowns, so that is where they leave science behind and go more into fantasy.
The sound was very loud in a few places and while I was plugging my ears I wondered about the chances of getting hearing damage from watching the film.
This was for sure the best movie I saw in 2014, if not the last few years and I would recommend it to all of my friends.
This is a movie that I would be willing to pay ticket price again to watch once more.… Expand

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captaincrabfaceNov 26, 2014

I feel this is a masterpiece and one of the best science fiction movies ever made. I was expecting something turgid and nonsensical reading some of the reviews beforehand. I'm so glad they were wrong.

How this film didn't score twice asI feel this is a masterpiece and one of the best science fiction movies ever made. I was expecting something turgid and nonsensical reading some of the reviews beforehand. I'm so glad they were wrong.

How this film didn't score twice as highly as the overrated thrill ride of Gravity I will never know! The plot and subtext of Gravity could be written on a beer mat. Intestellar is weight sci fi tome. An ode to wonder, time and love. Don't listen to the ridiculous berks who slate this film. I can only assume Nolan has reached the point of saturation where it's become fashionable to hate him.

This film has it all - the ambition to show other worlds in a way we've never seen before, womholes, massive black holes, mile high tidal waves, dazzlin space vistas, and at the centre amazing performances by all the actors involved, especially McCaugnehey. It's also a film that means something, with a a complex and deep message about the human instinct for survival, ingenuity and the current threat to our planet. Oh and some of the best onscreen robots since the Star Wars droids.

I can understand that some people who know nothing about physics, or who don't want to think and want answers on a plate might not like this film. It's closest to 2001 but in my opinion much better. Don't expect Guardians of the Galaxy. If you like serious sci-fi. philosophical films that will linger with you, or have ever dreamt of the stars, you must see this film. I'm seeing it again tomorrow.… Expand

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root_Nov 26, 2014

If its your first sci-fi film and surely its an outstanding film with a great concept and if its your first Christopher Nolan movie then you will call go all crazy about the Nolan making him a guy from another universe!

But lets make theIf its your first sci-fi film and surely its an outstanding film with a great concept and if its your first Christopher Nolan movie then you will call go all crazy about the Nolan making him a guy from another universe!

But lets make the facts right :
1. Steven Spielberg is the best modern-age sci-fi director
2.Music was too loud unlike Zimmer
3. scientific facts were wrong most of the time which was the key element as what he promised
4. For me execution was perfect as the budget goes it should be .
5. same style of filming again and again

Ok. Memento , The Dark Knight and Inception are the only three great movies from Christopher Nolan's team not INTERSTELLAR… Expand

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NerdConsultantNov 26, 2014

it was good but I didn’t think it was great. I think that was more down to its hype than it is it’s actual quality. I believed I was getting a game changing movie done by one of the biggest directors in Hollywood, when in reality you areit was good but I didn’t think it was great. I think that was more down to its hype than it is it’s actual quality. I believed I was getting a game changing movie done by one of the biggest directors in Hollywood, when in reality you are just getting a very decent Sci Fi film, and I think if it had been marketed that way maybe we might have enjoyed it more than we actually did.
That’s not to say Interstellar is a bad film, oh god no, for the amount you pay to go and get a cinema ticket you could do a lot worse right now.

It's mainly suffers due to a few of the usual Nolan tropes and some fairly big plot holes and story elements that aren’t explained too well and the fact that several shots look like they were ripped directly from 2001 a space odyssey… Expand

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ParadeNov 25, 2014

Absolutely stunning special effects, brilliant plot, and score. If you haven't seen it yet go see it now! I have never been more captured by a movie, rooting for the characters from start to finish!

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CapnAwesomeNov 25, 2014

Another absolutely amazing movie by Christopher Nolan. The story, score, acting, visual effects were all stunning. The movie boggles the mind and leaves you thinking about it days after. This is a movie that I will no doubt watch time andAnother absolutely amazing movie by Christopher Nolan. The story, score, acting, visual effects were all stunning. The movie boggles the mind and leaves you thinking about it days after. This is a movie that I will no doubt watch time and time again.… Expand

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korimusNov 25, 2014

This is one of the best films I have seen in years. It is really
exciting to think of all the amazing things we could accomplish if we could only unite and focus our energy on the wonderful mysteries of the universe. If you watch this film,This is one of the best films I have seen in years. It is really
exciting to think of all the amazing things we could accomplish if we could only unite and focus our energy on the wonderful mysteries of the universe. If you watch this film, keep in mind while this film is science fiction, the story tells of a very human experience. One that I hope humanity can one day experience. A lot has been made of the fabrication of how a black hole would really behave. Just keep in mind even the brightest people in the world do not know what really happens inside a black hole. We have theories, but no conclusive evidence. Being that this film is Science Fiction, what is the harm in exploring the unknown reality of a black hole? The physics presented in the film are largely accurate, but that does not mean every aspect of the film must adhere to the known laws of the universe. The main point of this film is to inspire the imagination of the audience. This is an amazing film. Please do try to enjoy it for what it is; A great story of what it means to be human.… Expand

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smeeeeeNov 25, 2014

To be honest, it's the best movie I have ever seen. Interstellar has visuals that will blow your mind, has scenes where you think all is lost but the main characters find a way, and characters that you actually end up caring about, since theTo be honest, it's the best movie I have ever seen. Interstellar has visuals that will blow your mind, has scenes where you think all is lost but the main characters find a way, and characters that you actually end up caring about, since the actors do an amazing job. Also, Interstellar has this side to it, like its own physics, its own ideas of science that are so engaging that you'll immediately want to know more about it, or have a chat about it with your friends. So much better than a cranky old science teacher who doesn't give a s*** about you.

Amazing job, Paramount!

(By the way, I've got a feeling they're going to make an Interstellar 2. I can't wait!!!)… Expand

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ibadukefanNov 25, 2014

This movie knocked it out of the park for me. You can watch it as a skeptic though. And you certainly can't watch it trying to figure out all the science they are laying down, cause you won't. But if you allow yourself to be drawn into theThis movie knocked it out of the park for me. You can watch it as a skeptic though. And you certainly can't watch it trying to figure out all the science they are laying down, cause you won't. But if you allow yourself to be drawn into the world and lives of Interstellar then you will not be disappointed. I was deeply, deeply moved emotionally multiple times throughout the film. One dramatic scene, I felt like I was right there with them, on the literal edge of my seat, waiting, nervously, to see what was going to happen.

This is film making at it's best. It's not perfect, no movie ever is, but Nolan really comes close.… Expand

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Movie1997Nov 25, 2014

Even with some of its flaws. Interstellar is an engaging work of sci-fi art. Christopher Nolan is usually known for such big and complex stories like "Inception" "The Prestige" and "Memento". He is currently the most ambitious directorEven with some of its flaws. Interstellar is an engaging work of sci-fi art. Christopher Nolan is usually known for such big and complex stories like "Inception" "The Prestige" and "Memento". He is currently the most ambitious director working today. Ambition can lie between being a great pro towards a film like this, or be a big con! The first time I saw it, it felt that the film was too ambitious in which it took over from the overall experience/pure enjoyment of the film. There was just too much to take in. But that's why the film is so watchable in my opinion. Christopher Nolan keeps you wanting more with a film like this. That's why the second time was a charm for me. I delved deeper into the film unlike the first and truly got an overall enjoyment out it. I love the space mission aspect of the film. I love the story behind this. I love the characters, especially Matthew McConaughay (Cooper). I love Zimmer's score. And I truly love Nolan's ambition! However Some characters felt completely under-used, like Cooper's son played by Casey Affleck. I love how they set up this character throughout the film, but I wish they could have used him more as a big character throughout the entire film. They just gloss over an interesting story element in which I think could have helped build the film especially for the theme of the movie. Also, Wes Bentley's character felt completely wasted and somewhat unneeded. Alongside that, the first 40 minutes of the film felt a little too slow to me. But once it gets into its space exploration, the film soars all the way up to its last 10 minutes (which I enjoyed more than most but still felt something missing). Other than that, I highly recommend this film for all film-lovers/film-goers! I know this review may sound a little too negative, but trust me, it's one hell of a ride that won't be soon forgotten! I give "Interstellar" and A!… Expand

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TheBitiqueNov 24, 2014

This is a great movie. If you pay attention and you are not an idiot you will get it. The special effects are amazing, the story is uplifting, and after you have watched the movie you will get the meaning of life, feeling as though you haveThis is a great movie. If you pay attention and you are not an idiot you will get it. The special effects are amazing, the story is uplifting, and after you have watched the movie you will get the meaning of life, feeling as though you have just lived one.… Expand

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CayleRoseNov 24, 2014

This movie made me cry. I don't cry. The story went on and on and never got boring. I loved watching it, so much suspense. Loved it loved it loved it!!

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FleurDeLibreNov 24, 2014

This was a beautiful breath of fresh air when compared to most other big-budget, flashy, action packed sci-fi movies with no storyline common in today's movie era in that genre. Sure, it stretched the science a little bit, and it could haveThis was a beautiful breath of fresh air when compared to most other big-budget, flashy, action packed sci-fi movies with no storyline common in today's movie era in that genre. Sure, it stretched the science a little bit, and it could have done just as well without as much mushy filler, but all in all it was a really enjoyable and thought-provoking film. 9/10… Expand

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chugheadNov 24, 2014

Dr Who has a makeover! Hollywood Science has certainly been twisted by going religious about the supernatural making Paradise in space exists like heaven. This was more like a 'Gravity' ripoff pt 2 extended version, but with a lot moreDr Who has a makeover! Hollywood Science has certainly been twisted by going religious about the supernatural making Paradise in space exists like heaven. This was more like a 'Gravity' ripoff pt 2 extended version, but with a lot more thinking involved to try and blow your mind and make you intelligent, failed attempt which makes you go, huh!.… Expand

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LucasGilbertNov 23, 2014

Amazing visuals, great acting, great directing, good script, it's a bit long and it drags a bit, but other than that it's an amazing visaul experience that you need to see in the theater.

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morswinNov 23, 2014

Very good sci-fi movie. Comparable to Space Odyssey, but much more appealing to today's reality of space travel. Diverse plot, and current action over multiple locations. Might seen a bit spread out and confusing, yet keeps attention to theVery good sci-fi movie. Comparable to Space Odyssey, but much more appealing to today's reality of space travel. Diverse plot, and current action over multiple locations. Might seen a bit spread out and confusing, yet keeps attention to the very end.

However I have to subtract 2 points because of authors making science their b****. It is ironical especially if we put it against the movie plot. Make a 100% accurate move, or 0% like Star Wars. Pretending to be accurate, stating on law of physics and braking it in the next scene is really silly to watch.… Expand

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ryecaNov 23, 2014

Comparing this movie to "2001" is like comparing a turd to chocolate ice cream because they are both brown. If somebody tries telling you that this movie is somehow related or equivalent, don't talk to that person again. They don't know.Comparing this movie to "2001" is like comparing a turd to chocolate ice cream because they are both brown. If somebody tries telling you that this movie is somehow related or equivalent, don't talk to that person again. They don't know.

I'm just happy to know that when we are all out of food, we will still be able to kick back, look cool in our Carhartt jackets, and drink a beer on a porch.

This movie actually tries to play the "You're the only man for the mission" card, because apparently their highly intelligent robots can't be sent into space because they made them clumsy as hell.

The music is really loud (though really good, and powerful) to cover up poor dialogue.

You have to ignore the plot holes, otherwise you will want to pull your hair out.

Pretty much, this movie is beautiful **** Also, Nolan, come on - don't do the upside-down world parlor trick again. We saw it in inception. Move on.… Expand

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Sitheguy78Nov 23, 2014

An amazing movie from beginning to end. If you don't like or understand science then probably not the movie for you.

This film will get a 10 from me. There were so many bits where this film got it right.

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AxgrinderNov 23, 2014

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

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hongalabongaNov 23, 2014

Interstellar is considered one of the best science fiction movies even if it's not that good for many people and i am one of them .
i am going to try to illustrate and criticize what i didn't like about the movie and how it could be better .Interstellar is considered one of the best science fiction movies even if it's not that good for many people and i am one of them .
i am going to try to illustrate and criticize what i didn't like about the movie and how it could be better .
Most of people who didn't like the movie because they really didn't understand it and what happens through the movie ,it needed some how some more illustrations for why would this happening since most of the people are unfamiliar with modern physics and this film depended a lot on so many physical concepts like special and general relativity and the singularity and the worm hole concept and the string theory and a lot of quantum physics .
But actually those who are familiar with physics also didn't find it very good like me.
first of all most of the physics in the film are made in the 20th century and this movie is supposed to be in the future and they still don't depend on any of what was discovered even in the 21th century nothing that was really new , but it has it's advantages as not to make some wrong viewing for it so it was OK, the second thing is that most of what happened in the movie is a very well known examples for special relativity so most of those who read about it before know what will happen very well in every situation they are going to do, so it loses its complexity and weirdness .which make it a very boring movie it will be like watching a documentary about special relativity.
So now let's go for the explanation of the movie the movie's story is very simple actually but Nolan combined it with other complex and unfamiliar concepts for people.
In the beginning of the movie they were showing how the earth in the future became a horrible place that no one will be able to live in it and scientists lost hope in earth so they are trying to find another planet to leave on and that's was by finding the air plane which was hacked by Matthew McConaughey to get the information of the astronauts who were sent to find a new home on other planet and they will never come back, and after that they find information in to murphy's room which was done by gravity to give them the code to find the space center and here's some how there is some contradictions in the following event that after the space center offering him to go as a pilot and then there was a message sent to tell him to stay and not to go( i will explain why there's a contradiction at the end).
first there were some message sent for them to tell them that there is a life on one of the planets by another crew so they went there the only unclear part until this moment was the wormhole part and why it's like that and it was explained in the movie but in incorrect way that they said it's in 3D while the space is in 2D i don't know how even they said this, of course this is theoretical concept only and it's not proved y et but it's okay actually the space is in 3D but since it's very wide we consider it as 2D space but in the worm hole the space takes some sort of cylindrical shape which make you see the space very near to you that seems to be 3D of space as they said since the space is like a ball so it's like a cylinder that connects the two ends for the ball.
then when they went for the planets where there's huge wave actually i don't know how they didn't know about this with all of the technology they are having it's clear that as the gravity increases the tides will increase and the gravity increases since they are near to a black hole which have a very high gravity tends to infinity and due to this the high tides of water waves happen on this planet and here comes Einstein's special relativity to take place and it's considered to be the most important physical concept in this movie it's about time dilation actually and how the time changes from system to system according to their speed relative to the speed of light so as the system goes faster the time began to go slower in this system that's why when they were back to the ship they found their partner older by so many years.
I think that the rest of the film until before he goes in the black hole is understandable .
actually at the part of the black holes a lot of people were fooled to think that this is actually what McConaughey saw in the black hole of course not since when he is in the black hole he moves in a very high speed equals to or may be greater than the speed of light so of course he won't be able to see any since he is moving with the speed of light so how he will see any thing it's just a view of what around him not the light actually.
After going through the black hole there is nothing to deal with science at all, all of this was Nolan's imagination to go in the fifth dimension OK we can say that if you exceeded the speed of light you will be in the fifth dimension and you will see the other four dimensions and control them of course you will see every single moment in time as a picture not a video because the time has no effect… Expand

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GoldenjokeredNov 23, 2014

Interstellar is a spectacle, it combines raw emotion with the extreme sights of space travel. The plot of the film is simple, Matthew Mcconaughey must travel through a wormhole with Anne Hathaway and his crew into another galaxy in order toInterstellar is a spectacle, it combines raw emotion with the extreme sights of space travel. The plot of the film is simple, Matthew Mcconaughey must travel through a wormhole with Anne Hathaway and his crew into another galaxy in order to find a new home for mankind, as the planet is dying. Cooper (Mcconaughey's character) must choose to leave behind his young children in order to possibly save them from having a terrible future, due to lack of food and dust storms. The science is fairly spot on, and tries to explain the properties of black holes, worm holes and gravity to the viewer, in order to understand what is going on. The visuals in this film are superb, along with the audio, although at times the audio did seem a little off early in the film during the scenes on earth.

The one thing that really grabbed my attention, was the original design of the robots on the spacecraft, TARS and CASE. Robotically I have never seen a design similar to theirs, the way they walk, control things and help the humans is truly amazing. The acting is strong throughout, however some may find the use of sentiment and certain emotional scenes to be possibly cheesy or over the top in some cases. Overall a great space epic, about emotion, family, science and sentiment that leaves you leaving the cinema in awe.… Expand

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BikerjamesNov 23, 2014

It's time to suspend all belief and logic and get ready for another Christopher Nolan film. This film has a lot going against it - a soundtrack that annoys (do we really need loud music playing all the time in a film? I also could notIt's time to suspend all belief and logic and get ready for another Christopher Nolan film. This film has a lot going against it - a soundtrack that annoys (do we really need loud music playing all the time in a film? I also could not understand what they were saying in several parts of the film, especially Michael Caine's death bed scene), robots that are comical in their movements that no engineer would ever design, a bad guy played by Matt Damon because, well, you just have to have a bad guy thrown in somewhere, a docking sequence that could never possibly happen, extremely complex problems solved in short meetings that would normally take much longer, some bad acting thrown in here and there, and more. Countering that, however, is how beautiful the film looks and that was the saving grace of the film in the end. It was a mixed bag for me, but not a film I would want to see again.… Expand

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FairlyhonestNov 23, 2014

This is Nolan's best work. I think the ending could be improved if Cooper were to sit by his aged daughter's side, holding her hand, with the only sound in the background being the ticking of the clock, or a **** until the credits rolled.This is Nolan's best work. I think the ending could be improved if Cooper were to sit by his aged daughter's side, holding her hand, with the only sound in the background being the ticking of the clock, or a **** until the credits rolled. That would tie up the idea of time and relativity very nicely, especially given Old Professor Brand's fateful words about time.

That being said, I was disappointed and a little surprised to read some critics' responses to the movie. I think 2001 has taken on mythical status over the years, and all contemporary sci-fi movies, or at least those that reach for the stars, are contrasted unfairly to the dated, disjointed Kubrickian opera. But then again, I don't smoke weed.

If you love space, and you love movies, check out this film. It's definitely worth the price of admission.… Expand

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SilaithNov 23, 2014

Astonishing : because of special effects, musics, role-playing of actors, and emotions.
But it is disappointing because of twist effects totally fails, and a hard degree of comprehension of the situation, especially on the end.
But stillAstonishing : because of special effects, musics, role-playing of actors, and emotions.
But it is disappointing because of twist effects totally fails, and a hard degree of comprehension of the situation, especially on the end.

But still one of the greatest movie of these years, whatever critics says.… Expand

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gfnyNov 23, 2014

This is a stream of consciousness movie which made me think the writer was insane. A mismosh of thoughts and ideas with no connection to each other. The sound of the dialogue was difficult to hear and the news is the movie was made thatThis is a stream of consciousness movie which made me think the writer was insane. A mismosh of thoughts and ideas with no connection to each other. The sound of the dialogue was difficult to hear and the news is the movie was made that way. Similar to the movie Gravity but much more of a jumble of ideas and thoughts. It tried to get it point across in a grueling 2 1/2 showing but I don't think any amount of time could save it.. If you liked the style of Gravity you may like it, if you didn't -- run. For me it was a waste of popcorn.… Expand

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llevinNov 22, 2014

This movie was a complete let-down, to say the least. The fact that over 1000 people thought this movie was good is scary to think about. Not one part of this movie made sense or became believable. Now we understand why Matt Damon didn'tThis movie was a complete let-down, to say the least. The fact that over 1000 people thought this movie was good is scary to think about. Not one part of this movie made sense or became believable. Now we understand why Matt Damon didn't want his name to appear anywhere. Horrible, don't waste your money. If you do decide to chance it, the first 20 minutes will clue you in - don't hesitate like we did, just leave and slip into a different movie. I give this movie a negative 5. Oy Vey… Expand

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felipesantanaNov 22, 2014

This movie is just awesome. Totally unpredictable. You keep asking yourself if he will die, so when you least expect you are asking yourself if he is going to survive, and it will repeat 'till the end of the movie. You just don't know whatThis movie is just awesome. Totally unpredictable. You keep asking yourself if he will die, so when you least expect you are asking yourself if he is going to survive, and it will repeat 'till the end of the movie. You just don't know what will happen all movie. You laugh, you cry, you get tense. Joseph Cooper is not one of these protagonists who we have 100% sure that he will win or survive. And that is what makes the movie so good. When you think you know what will happen next, you get surprised... and it happens all the movie. The soundtrack just makes you feel like you're part of the movie. This movie is the best sci-fi i've seen in years.… Expand

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blackbrrdNov 22, 2014

It's the best movie I have seen in many years. There are some details I didn't like, but that doesn't matter when looking at the movie as a whole. I think it's what science fiction should be, opening up your mind to new concepts. The story isIt's the best movie I have seen in many years. There are some details I didn't like, but that doesn't matter when looking at the movie as a whole. I think it's what science fiction should be, opening up your mind to new concepts. The story is also very touching.… Expand

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RasaNov 22, 2014

While the movie is very long and a bit sluggish in some parts (mostly when it get oversentimental), I have still enjoyed every moment of it. Like near a black hole: you watch it and think that an hour has passed, but it's almost three hoursWhile the movie is very long and a bit sluggish in some parts (mostly when it get oversentimental), I have still enjoyed every moment of it. Like near a black hole: you watch it and think that an hour has passed, but it's almost three hours in real life. It is really scientifically accurate, in a Space Odyssey 2001 sort of way. There are some nitpickings here and there, some doubtful physical effect or weird character motivation, but it's still eons ahead of almost any sci-fi movie by scientific and logical cohesion. Most of the science-related elements are moderately explained, short enough not to break the suspense. It has it's tense and relaxed moments, it's bit of romance and humor, all mixed together in chemically precise proportions, giving an epic overall experience. Hans Zimmer's excellent soundtrack sculpts the experience, and the surrealistic but accurate distorted views of black hole is enough to warrant a view on its own.… Expand

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djniceyNov 22, 2014

This movie is fantastic, its really epic in scale and story, with a really intelligent and well executed plot. It is a long film, but I was engrossed for the whole film. The cinematography, special effects, acting and sound are all spot onThis movie is fantastic, its really epic in scale and story, with a really intelligent and well executed plot. It is a long film, but I was engrossed for the whole film. The cinematography, special effects, acting and sound are all spot on and it reminded me of 2001 in scale and sonically. I think the robots may be a nod to the black monoliths in 2001 helping the cast push further and further into space. If you're a sci-fi fan, don't miss this! It is a long film with quite a complex plot (that does hang together and doesn't fall apart like Gone Girl) and is one of the best films I've seen in years for the spectacle and pulling off a complex plot very well.… Expand

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lasttimeisawNov 22, 2014

By no means I am a scientific geek, my days of tackling with science has been fortuitously truncated years ago, so putting aside all these heatedly discussed astrological concepts, to be specific, wormhole, black hole, tesseract, the fifthBy no means I am a scientific geek, my days of tackling with science has been fortuitously truncated years ago, so putting aside all these heatedly discussed astrological concepts, to be specific, wormhole, black hole, tesseract, the fifth dimension and time travel relativity (thanks to the enormous contribution of Dr. Kip Thorne), INTERSTELLAR is a potent analogue of Nolan’s previous stunning visual and conceptual extravaganza INCEPTION (2010, 9/10), which looks deep into the bizarre inner activity within one’s dream realm, but this time, Nolan’s scope is going the opposite direction, extended outwardly to the unknown universe and based on a more perceivable future of the earth’s imminent doom (we are all the culprits of various degrees in this scenario), it is not just an awe-inspiring outer-space odyssey, in its dual storyline, the life on earth is phenomenally linked by human’s primitive force - love.

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EgillonNov 22, 2014

I enjoyed it. Its a good entertaining movie, worth the ticket price, and 3 hrs. of your day. Go see the film and just enjoy the cinematics and great acting.

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lancekozNov 22, 2014

Hey kids! Let's make a movie... I have a famous director and several top 'pretty' actors, and a few aging actors of good reputation. I have millions to spend on loud, visually explosive effects. Oh, wait.... oh never mind, who needs a writerHey kids! Let's make a movie... I have a famous director and several top 'pretty' actors, and a few aging actors of good reputation. I have millions to spend on loud, visually explosive effects. Oh, wait.... oh never mind, who needs a writer when you have all this cool stuff?

This was long, dreary, disjointed, non-sensical... trying to jerk every string without any real emotional weight. It blatantly stole from every major sci-fi movie, from Forbidden Planet thru 2001 to Contact and synthesized nothing much original (and a nod to a PBS doc about the Dust Bowl thrown in for some reason). Instead of developing any real passion, it used disturbingly tight camera-work, loud noise, crying and breathlessly whispered voices to try and make us feel for the surprisingly wooden acting. I'll give it a 2 just for having some decent rocket-launch footage (borrowed from NASA).… Expand

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netheril96Nov 22, 2014

I don't know why it gets so low score. It does have some flaw, but the enthralling plot, the great visualization of wormholes and black holes and real science in it definitely deserves much higher. In fact, this is the most hardcore sci-fiI don't know why it gets so low score. It does have some flaw, but the enthralling plot, the great visualization of wormholes and black holes and real science in it definitely deserves much higher. In fact, this is the most hardcore sci-fi Hollywood movies I have ever seen. Unlike the majority of so-called "sci-fi" movies, this one is for real: science is a real ingredient, rather than a hand-waving, magic plot device like in so many superhero or alien monster movies.… Expand

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MoosedaNov 22, 2014

Just wow. Bravo. I don't think I could ever be disappointed with any Christopher Nolan film. He raises the bar every time he releases a new installment in his collection of supreme films. The writing, visuals, immersion, research, realism,Just wow. Bravo. I don't think I could ever be disappointed with any Christopher Nolan film. He raises the bar every time he releases a new installment in his collection of supreme films. The writing, visuals, immersion, research, realism, and performances is beyond any other recent films' integrity. The emotional and sophisticated impact this movie sustains is just great. I am obsessing I know, but I just haven't seen such a fantastic movie in a long time lol. Matthew McConaughey was a great choice for the lead role, but to also mention the rest of the casts job well done.… Expand

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markmennellNov 22, 2014

Interstellar re-ignited in me the new experience film can bring, like a child watching something totally different to anything else they have before. The film is sufficiently different from similar modern Sci-Fi's, not so much in story - butInterstellar re-ignited in me the new experience film can bring, like a child watching something totally different to anything else they have before. The film is sufficiently different from similar modern Sci-Fi's, not so much in story - but in scenes, camera and sound to deliver something, new, where I did not know what is going to happen next. I liked how the science sounded feasible (which is paramount to me in these types of films) except in a perhaps a couple instances where it became a bit far fetched - nonetheless it managed to draw me back in before I lost interest.

The sound (or lack thereof) is alarming at times but really had the effect of "putting you there" so to speak (at least in a cinema), which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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