A Loud, Confusing Visual Extravaganza

Rating: 7/10 (17 November 2014)

In spite of some technical issues that many would consider drawbacks, Interstellar still fascinates, mystifies and is certainly worth seeing. Performances are very good, all the way around, including a couple of unexpected cameos. Actually, it's pretty hard to sum up just what Interstellar really is. It's a little bit 2001: A Space Odyssey, a little bit Gravity and more. It's both down-to-earth and fantastical. One thing it isn't is easy to follow, especially since Director Christopher Nolan has admitted to purposely using music and sound effects to obscure dialogue. In fact, the volume level of the film is at times almost ear splitting. I witnessed several people occasionally covering their ears in the theater where I saw the film. The best advice is to just go with flow and get what you can out of your viewing experience. Chances are, you won't regret it.