Not a fanboy.

Rating: 7/10 (1 December 2014)

High on ideas, low on emotions. That is Nolan's recipe. Sometimes, when I think of Nolan movie, it seems that Nolan is more interested in discussing his ideas than the story. For him, the ideas take the priority over plot. But still you need to go out and watch Nolan. Because it will be original and the like of which you haven't seen in years. It will be epic in its scope and substance and Nolan's failings are largely compensated by his visual flair and his huge ideas. He is there redefining blockbuster as we speak. Interstellar is the one film where I am okay with Nolan's inadequacy at handling characters and emotions. Not that it triumphs, but it does that in that sort of maudlin way that is acceptable enough for me as long as Nolan attacks us with his ideas. Also it helped that the supporting cast was brilliant. So no matter how bad and stupid they were, at least one could see a conviction in their one dimensional-ness. But still the movie suffers from some awkward emotional moments and some unbelievable coincidences that may appear to be out of place in a science fiction film. And Nolan being Nolan, he had even tried to explain those coincidences! Now coming to the great part. First thing that impressed me a lot was the idea behind annihilation of Earth. It was subtle, befitting and simple. I never for once got bored in the entire three hours. There were few grimaces here and there and a leap of imagination and acceptability to Nolan's logic, but it all turned out fine for me. Visually it is astonishing as could be expected from a visually proficient director. And few of the sequences really got you to the edge of the seat. There are lots and lots of expositions as Nolan walk you through his high ideas and make you familiar with black hole and relativity. But that is not a matter of complaint. It all fits except for when few ideas seem to be forced, especially the one about love. Though Nolan fits that in the movie, that moment was bit out of blue and emotionally dull. The music was good. The movie has a brilliant cast and much rest on Matthew and the cast helps a lot. Because it carries the audience through the rough patches. The best part is the immersion it offers. It really makes you think what if? And takes you on a ride where the consequences matter to you. What is at stake in the movie could be at stake for us in the future. And the movie makes you believe it and that is phenomenal. All in all, it is a pure Nolan film. Savour it on the largest screen. A blockbuster that makes you think- how rare is that! But if you are the one for emotional catharsis, then better avoid it.