Interstellar
Christopher Nolan has always been a director in the top class of filmmakers however a large knock on his style was his absence of emotional weight. His 2014 sci-fi epic proves to be one of his more emotionally compelling films as well being a well crafted marvel in visuals and sound design. Hans Zimmer aids in capturing the scope of this adventure along with the full commitment from actors like Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain among others leave Interstellar as one of the more rewarding films if given full commitment from its viewer.
Sometime in the 2060’s, a horrible blight/famine is brewing across the world. Population and crops are declining rapidly and lack of resources are forcing changes towards everything. Farmers are now what’s required and even that most likely won’t be enough. Cooper ( McConaughey) is a former NASA pilot and engineer tuned farmer since the current world doesn’t see the need for scientific research and technology when people are starving. Cooper is doing what he feels is right despite not believing in what they are teaching. Upon the discovery of an anomaly one day, Cooper and his daughter Murph are able to discover coded messages somehow being sent to them which could lead them to information on how to save the planet.
The film uses every bit of its runtime to create a realistic and often horrific display of the world in the time. The general thought of humanity outstaying its welcome on earth while we desperately try to cling on to our home is quite frightening. The nature of the problem is incredibly complex especially between Cooper and his family. He feels the drive to do something he was meant to do which is to explore and pilot for NASA however this could result in his family’s separation for an unknown length of time. His selflessness of attempting this journey for the longest time is only met the confusion and distain.
The visuals in this film could be loaded with adjectives like mesmerizing and jaw-dropping and this doesn’t just include the shots in space. Every visual aspect of this film leaves me wondering how it was created. Since there is no footage of inside a black hole , Nolan used all the resources at his disposal to create what experts believe to be the most accurate look pictured on film. The film has enough status for certain widely known trivia points such as the cornfields being actually planted with real corn then sold for profit that went towards production costs. In a magnificent career full of worthy compositions, Hans Zimmer delivers one of his best scores ever in “Intersteller”. Some of the most gripping music I’ve ever heard in film surrounded by thought provoking melodies.
“Interstellar” can’t no doubt be a daunting task with a high level of attention required for many viewers, however the experience on the other side is truly a masterful construction of film from Christopher Nolan. Garnering inspiration from some classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey while creating a wholly unique experience, “Interstellar” is a thought provoking treat.