Interstellar

Plot A next generation space odyssey made by the next generation of legendary film directors. I decided this needed a rewatch. After polling many of my friends and coworkers, I was surprised by how many listed this film as an all-time favorite. While Nolan films generally were mentioned often, this one the most.  What is it about this film that attracts such a broad audience to love it so deeply?  Is it the sheer scope of it?  The immensity of an epic that can only be done justly on a big film screen. Is it the theme of connection between love and family? The struggle inherent in humankind to consider a deontological vs utilitarian ethic. Maybe we just like space, or Dylan Thomas, or cautionary tales of global warming, or of course… high stake plot lines.  Clearly it’s all the above.  I was surprised how fast I felt the pacing was this re-watch.  This movie doesn’t have time to slow down — it’s constantly on to the next scene, the next moment, the next challenge.  The film introduces dozens of conflicts and proceeds to resolve each in time, a very satisfying effect for the viewer. My favorite part of this movie is the climax, Nolan’s willingness to visually present something in the 3rd dimension that feels so far beyond.