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homandavoodiNov 9, 2014

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

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soulboy_amNov 6, 2014

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

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Cosmonaut15Nov 7, 2014

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

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Jim222001Nov 7, 2014

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

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hugom31Nov 8, 2014

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

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evearcherNov 6, 2014

GRIPPING SCI FI MOVIE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND STUFF !!

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

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

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BshopNov 6, 2014

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

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JCouch777Nov 5, 2014

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

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Trac3rNov 7, 2014

Wow! Just wow! Uhhhmaazing!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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gagoiersNov 12, 2014

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

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Pazzo7Nov 7, 2014

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

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DafsterNov 6, 2014

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

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jgzegerApr 3, 2015

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

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MJKPSTANNov 7, 2014

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

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mririshfoxNov 18, 2014

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

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Silver1138Nov 5, 2014

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

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

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

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derwolf12Nov 6, 2014

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

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Just1nsaneNov 8, 2014

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

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radmirkaNov 6, 2014

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

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hamos786Nov 5, 2014

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

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WillybachNov 19, 2014

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

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

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

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

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strangermoonNov 10, 2014

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

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BertoflyingfoxJan 24, 2015

More bloated exposition and drawn out yawn-inducing scenes of nothing happening. There's about 45 minutes of film here worth watching. Everything else is forgettable, melodramatic, and full of itself.

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augurseerNov 8, 2014

Not a bad one, definitely visually great and well acted...has a few points where the obvious next scene actions pop in. I would describe it as if inception, the machinist and prestige have a three way.

The kind of movie that Neil DegrasseNot a bad one, definitely visually great and well acted...has a few points where the obvious next scene actions pop in. I would describe it as if inception, the machinist and prestige have a three way.

The kind of movie that Neil Degrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking will love for the ships but hate for the science. I tries to have science as a clear background and driving force but in the end "love" is the beacon home.… Expand

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horcrux2007Dec 27, 2014

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

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tspaffordNov 11, 2014

Scientific accuracy? Really. Man orbiting planet ages 23 years while 2 other people are on planet below for several hours. Are the people on the planet moving near speed of light while orbiting craft is not? How do you get huge tidal waveScientific accuracy? Really. Man orbiting planet ages 23 years while 2 other people are on planet below for several hours. Are the people on the planet moving near speed of light while orbiting craft is not? How do you get huge tidal wave when water depth is 1-2 feet?… Expand

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antmancccNov 8, 2014

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

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fantasyNov 8, 2014

I love science fiction movies as they are my favorite. I don't hate anyone. So it was with great anticipation that I looked forward to seeing Interstellar. After seeing the movie I didn't know whether to give it a 10 or a zero as I wasI love science fiction movies as they are my favorite. I don't hate anyone. So it was with great anticipation that I looked forward to seeing Interstellar. After seeing the movie I didn't know whether to give it a 10 or a zero as I was that torn in two directions. So first the Pro's in that the visuals are simply breathtakingly stunning. You feel like a kid in a candy store taking in all the sights and sounds that NASA provided of space. So now for the cons. The movie is way too long, and in parts drags on unmercifully. The character development other than Cooper is sadly lacking. There are more plot holes than blackholes. Matt Damon is totally miscast and distracts from the actual movie. There is way too much technical "gobbily **** going on in which you need to be a rocket scientist to understand what the characters are discussing. It all gets boring very fast. Other than Cooper and his daughter Murph there is no other character you really care for; unless, of course the Robot is considered a person. LOL Anne Hathway, a terrific actor in her own right, is totally miscast. Michael Caine is totally underutilized. John Lithgow is wasted. When the movies draws to its illogical conclusion you feel as if saying OK I just wasted 3 hours of my life. The message is simple. As the Beatles once said ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!… Expand

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kurasanwichNov 14, 2014

You gotta be kidding me. These reviewers are way off. The greenlight on this one went something like this. Think Gravity meets Doctor Who meets Contact. Soooo stupid. Also very looong. I just can't understand how people think this is aYou gotta be kidding me. These reviewers are way off. The greenlight on this one went something like this. Think Gravity meets Doctor Who meets Contact. Soooo stupid. Also very looong. I just can't understand how people think this is a good movie. Its watchable but not gripping. It uses a good musical score to add drama to scenes that were not dramatic and the plot had little to do with linking those scenes. I regret spending 3 hours on this.… Expand

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YuRown92Nov 5, 2014

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

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dharmaNov 8, 2014

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

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DragsterWaveNov 5, 2014

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

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jjordanNov 5, 2014

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

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

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

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EvanmichaelNov 6, 2014

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

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terrible_lizardNov 8, 2014

You're not fooling me again, Mr. Nolan. Critics raved for "Inception," and fanbois were spawned by the million. I had to see for myself what Inception was. And it turned out to be beautiful, sterile, and incredibly dull; an elaborateYou're not fooling me again, Mr. Nolan. Critics raved for "Inception," and fanbois were spawned by the million. I had to see for myself what Inception was. And it turned out to be beautiful, sterile, and incredibly dull; an elaborate structure that was hollow on the inside. Now those same critics and same feverish fanbois are telling me how this new movie of yours will change my life yet again. Not fooling me Mr. Nolan, I doubt this will even rate a redbox rental. GOOD DAY to you sir.… Expand

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infinNov 8, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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BioHazardParkNov 11, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of those things where I have to accept that so many people will love this movie and I really found it barely ok. I feel that some of the people calling this a masterpiece might need to reevaluete their opinion.

It's tough to watch a movie almost 3 hour in length when my friend and I called out the major twists in the movie in the first act and kept doing so for the rest of the movie. The love will save us all is really laughable ... it feels like it would have been a decent 30 min twilight zone episode instead of a three hour movie about saving humanity from extinction.

I did enjoy and laugh at some of the one liners and I think this humor saved the movie for me.

Here is a list of things that bugged me and I have no doubt other people will disagree with and that's fine by me.

-They talk so much about the ghost in the first act, my friend and I said "hey it's probobly him pushing the books"
-The soundtrack covers so much of the dialogue I think I missed so many lines in the movie because I was not able to hear them
-So much of the script feels like set up pieces for scenes to come, it's down right annoying.
-This does not look like a visual spectacle, I am sorry but where exactly are these amazing scenes.
-To be compared to Kubrick and 2001 and some of the people are doing right now...you can not have scenes like...discovers nasa, says goodbye, is on a rocket out of space. If you feel this stuff is out of place when you watch a movie...that's how it is. The pacing/timing just feels wrong in so many scenes ...the rocket, watching the 28 year footage, leaving his daughter to find Brand etc
-The Matt Damon scene enforces the weak script, as they hammered the lines "Mann's the best of us, mann's this mann's that...I already felt this character is not going to be what it is...and as soon as you see him on the screen you are like "ok I know where this is going.,,,"
which is bad in my opinion
-I really did not buy into the emotion, of father daughter relationship. The scene where Cooper watches 28 years of footage just left me cold and seems also out of place...or not at the right pace.
-I was really annoyed at the transition of the boy to Casey Affleck, it felt weird, their voices were so different, reminded me I was watching a movie and it's hard to lose yourself in an epic sic-fi when this happens over and over.
-For a 3 hour movie the characters and their decisions sure feel underdeveloped.
-The whole dust things, everyone is driving pickups in the future, funny. There is no militaries for some reason but none of this seems somehow justified in the movie-logic. The older people in the beginning set up the movie for a good ending, as they are referencing the events to come as the past.

Anyway these are just some of the things that bugged me about the movie. It was not a bad flick it's just not the epic science fiction movie other people claim it to be.

For some that claim that you have to be a sophisticated thinker to understand the science ...miss the point ...it's a blockbuster movie that should not require a science course or a book reading prior to watching it. I understand these ideas are real, but I don't feel the implementation and execution in the movie is something pulled of but anyway...agree to disagree :)… Expand

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MaxsonNov 8, 2014

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

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scotyb91Mar 28, 2015

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

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LowbrowCinemaNov 30, 2014

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

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AlekhyaDasNov 18, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Filmwatcher123Nov 9, 2014

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

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nolbert1983Nov 8, 2014

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

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Truth_TellerNov 10, 2014

With the exception of Matthew McConaughey's accent, Interstellar isn't that difficult to understand. The graphics are mesmerizing (better than Gravity, in my opinion), and everything seems perfect until the last 30 minutes. I would thinkWith the exception of Matthew McConaughey's accent, Interstellar isn't that difficult to understand. The graphics are mesmerizing (better than Gravity, in my opinion), and everything seems perfect until the last 30 minutes. I would think that Nolan, of all people, would understand that not every movie needs a happy ending. His "too perfect" conclusion kills it for me.… Expand

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BarkerDennisNov 15, 2014

This movie was much longer than it needed to be. This 3 hr movie could have been edited down to 2 hrs. The sound editing was a mess. At times, it was difficult to understand what the characters were saying over the overly intenseThis movie was much longer than it needed to be. This 3 hr movie could have been edited down to 2 hrs. The sound editing was a mess. At times, it was difficult to understand what the characters were saying over the overly intense background music. The robotic character was ridiculous. A great big stainless steel rectangle that had a bizarre way of walking? Really, was that the best you could come up with? Modern day Robots from Japan are better than this obelisk At times, the theory of relativity took over the drama between the father and children. The idea that re-forestation never occurred to these earthlings to bring the oxygen levels back to normal for the future? The thesis that we are destroying our planet seemed to pander to the Hollywood left that created this mess of a movie. It was offensive. I did, however like the actors and their performances.… Expand

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mrfatpepperNov 7, 2014

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

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Rex_richardsDec 22, 2014

If you thought prometheus was intelligent, engaging and credible, this is the bore fest movie for you.
If you understood everything Bane honked through the cheesgrater on his face in the last batman, this is the mishmash mess for you.
IfIf you thought prometheus was intelligent, engaging and credible, this is the bore fest movie for you.
If you understood everything Bane honked through the cheesgrater on his face in the last batman, this is the mishmash mess for you.
If you think superman really exists, and that we should be grateful for such thought provoking super science as his allergy to kypton, this is the 'science' movie for you.
If you never, ever, wonder why characters do utterly ridiculous things in movies and feel annoyed at incomprehensible plots, buy a ticket today.
if you don't feel a bit annoyed at a director deliberately mixing music and dialogue so NO ONE can hear what is being said, buy the t shirt.
If you have any kind of independent cognitive processes, and don't blindly follow the critics, really, honestly, skip it until it comes out onlne/disc and you can skip past the most boring bits.… Expand

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TurbodowgNov 30, 2014

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

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

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

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

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coooolsarathNov 8, 2014

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

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euuNov 8, 2014

This is the most stupid sci-fi movie since Prometheus at least and definately Chris Nolan's worst movie so far. I had very high expectations from this movie considering all the talented people involved in it's production and thought that IThis is the most stupid sci-fi movie since Prometheus at least and definately Chris Nolan's worst movie so far. I had very high expectations from this movie considering all the talented people involved in it's production and thought that I would get to watch a film that asks some interesting questions and delves ito complex ideas, instead what I got was just another story about how love beats reason and science. Which in the hands of a more subtle director wouldn't have been so bad, but Nolan tends to make every character explain how he/she feels instead of just showing it. 90% of this movie is just expozition or characters holding speeches about how they feel which makes it very hard to relate to any of them. But the good visuals and great music makes this whole mess pretty tollerable. Until the last 20 minutes at least. You really need to see to believe the black hole of stupidity that is the climax of this movie. Those were the most nonsensical 20 minutes I saw in recent memory. All logic and reason is tossed aside to make some lame speech about the power of love. I don't know what mind altering substances Nolan consumed when he wrote that ending but it sure as hell it didn't fell like something the guy who wrote Inception and The Dark Knight would come up with. All in all: if you are someone who just want to watch a smart sci-fi movie or even a good film in general avoid this pretentious mess.… Expand

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gft4Nov 9, 2014

There was a movie named "Contact" which pretended to be a science fiction movie, until its fantasy/religious ending when the protagonist goes to heaven, says something about how poetry is more important than science and meets her dead father.There was a movie named "Contact" which pretended to be a science fiction movie, until its fantasy/religious ending when the protagonist goes to heaven, says something about how poetry is more important than science and meets her dead father. Very much like "Interstellar". If that's your idea of a SF movie, go ahead. I actually hated it. Don't be fooled by Christopher Nolan's previous work - it's his worst film ever - or by the name of the physicist Kip Thorne in the credits ("Contact" was also based on his - and Carl Sagan's - work, and see what happened). Some examples of the movie's "physics": A) scientists send a robot into a black hole so it can send data back to them from BEYOND the event horizon, B) planets orbiting a dark black hole (and nothing else) are illuminated by sunlight (!), C) the gravitational pull of the black hole rips everything apart, except the astronaut's body (magic!). More importantly, the reason why all humans must leave the Earth? Well, there are dust storms like in the 1930s in the middle of the USA, and some particular crops are affected by diseases. And that's pretty much it.… Expand

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MantisNov 6, 2014

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

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BrianMcCriticNov 8, 2014

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

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hixpixNov 15, 2014

This is the worst movie I have ever seen. I understand relativity thank you very much. If you think this movie is based on real science you don't understand it. But forgetting the science this was still s horrible movie. It could haveThis is the worst movie I have ever seen. I understand relativity thank you very much. If you think this movie is based on real science you don't understand it. But forgetting the science this was still s horrible movie. It could have been half as long and still would have been crap. Two hours in I was hoping the human race would expire because it had produced this garbage.… Expand

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MattyiceNov 5, 2014

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

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WindupgirlNov 20, 2014

I'm a big fan of hard science fiction. This movie is an absolute mess. I'm amazed at so many positive reviews. Pure trash in my opinion. Give me a Neill Blumkamp, Ridley Scott or James Cameron scifi movie anytime...

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pniklasNov 9, 2014

The overall quality of the movie is far below what one would expect. The story has a weak logic and the representation of scientific theories (e.g. extradimensional world) is rather unsatisfactory. The movie is lengthy and boring. I cannotThe overall quality of the movie is far below what one would expect. The story has a weak logic and the representation of scientific theories (e.g. extradimensional world) is rather unsatisfactory. The movie is lengthy and boring. I cannot rank it at the level of Contact or Apollo 13.… Expand

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KermitLaphroaigNov 7, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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joyalNov 11, 2014

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

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WolfoxLiveNov 7, 2014

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

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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