First film to be labeled my favorite film

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2014)

I've seen a lot of movies, reading IMDb for upwards of a decade without ever writing a review. This film brought me out of lurking.
When my wife and I finished Interstellar, we sat talking about it in the car for almost four hours. Everything from the technical film work (editing, camera, lighting) to the acting was impeccable. Without making this an extended review, let's just say that there is something for everyone in this film.
For people that want action and excitement, mile high waves and exploring unknown worlds will keep you gripped. For others who want to mull over complex themes and motifs, the film questions what it means to love, what it means to be human, and so much more. For those who want fantastic awe inspiring visuals, Nolan manages to paint his black holes and galaxies with mesmerizing beauty yet he never pushes his frame to the realm of obnoxiously flashy.
On the other hand, for people who want to just escape into another world for a few hours, the film will take you right out of your seat and into the stars. For people who want a little touch of love, McConaughey's fatherly love for his daughter came through loud and clear -- while Anne Hathaway had some wonderfully sincere moments of her own.
Having said that, I'm sure there are plenty of people who will HATE this movie; just like they hated Inception the first time they saw it. Eventually, I think those people will come to appreciate Interstellar.
While the film doesn't have the multilinear story levels of Inception, in my opinion, it's far more complex. Interstellar is a very personal film -- the themes and meaning sown into the story are incredibly complex. The way it portrays reality is likewise complex. The possibilities, conclusions, underpinning spine of the story are all incredibly complex. So complex that certain parts of the film have to be portrayed in a way that will come across as semi-abstract. The visual metaphors of several scenes towards the end of the film will likely alienate simple seeking movie goers.
For people that don't enjoy complex film -- this movie is not for you. And that's fine -- enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy (also good, but simpler). Meanwhile, I'll probably spend at least another $50 on this movie while it's in theaters.