Interstellar has what gravity didn't. Interstellar doesn't have what Inception did.

Rating: 8/10 (13 November 2014)

Interstellar has what gravity didn't. Comparing the two isn't fair but it isn't unavoidable either. Gravity was a visual treat but script lacked conviction and substance. Interstellar has a powerful story and top notch visuals to go with it.
Is the movie the best movie of 2014? No! Is the movie the best work of Nolan's? No! Will I watch this movie again in a theater or on TV? No! The movie is a typical Nolan movie as far as the build up and the pace goes. Its slow in the first half with not too much happening and just shifts gears in the second half with too much happening too fast. You could go get a popcorn and coke meal in the first half, come back and catch up with the story but you can't think of doing the same in the later half. While in a movie like Inception, which kept you glued to your seats throughout even a simple yawn could lead to you completely losing the plot. Enough comparisons!
What Nolan does the best is how he connects the movie towards the end. Everything that have seen so far starts to make sense. Having said that, there are moments when an average viewer might not understand the logic behind the fact thats being stated. At the same time its totally fiction and conceptual so one cannot question the reasoning pictured in the movie.
The plot in simple words is based on ensuring the survival of the human race after life on planet earth comes to an end. They are talking about something like the post apocalyptic phase. Its like how would you deal if 2012 was actually gonna happen someday. So here we have a few scientists whacking their brains trying to figure out a way to get another galaxy and finding out if there are any chances of finding a place where humans can survive and prosper. If I write anything more about the plot I stand a chance of being blacklisted on IMDb.
The direction is typical Nolan stuff. Interesting, beautiful, deep and slow. Matthew McConaughey is outstanding. Anne Hathaway is good as usual. Michael Caine does well but doesn't get much scope as an actor. As a cameo Matt Damon is very good. As a proper role or character I find it a waste of good talent. Acting is never an issue with Nolan's movies anyway so all the others are decent. Loved the background score. Special effects are brilliantly executed. Wonder why they didn't think of a 3D version.
Go watch it in a theater. On TV I am not too sure how much a viewer would enjoy it. Its not something you wanna miss but go prepared for some very heavy stuff, a patient mind and lots of pop corns. Cheers!