Masterful, intellectual space thriller

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2018)

When one thinks of a space movie, they usually do not envision anything profound or emotional, but rather action paired with over-the-top special effects and unrealistic creatures. Interstellar breaks this mold, presenting an intellectual storyline that revolves around a simple theme: mankind will do whatever it takes to ensure their survival.
The first difference about this movie is that it is not simply watched for a cheap thrill. This is a deeply intellectual film that deals with complex ideas in a much more realistic way than other films tend to do. The events that take place in the movie seem plausible. This starts with the creation of a simple, believable dystopian world where water becomes scarce and food cannot be grown. As the film continues on and more and more scientific ideas are presented, there always seems to be a logical explanation for what is occurring, meaning that the audience is rarely left asking why something was the way it was.
In addition to the excellent intellectual writing, this film also wows in its production. The visual effects created are truly breathtaking, bringing the seemingly indescribable mysteries of space, and even a different dimension, to life. Furthermore, the sounds that are chosen to represent space are perfect. The movie alternates between high-pitched, eerie notes or, to an even greater effect, no noise at all, capturing the idea of the vast emptiness of space.
Though it certainly is thrilling to watch, it is all of these little details below the surface that make "Interstellar" one of the greatest space films to date. It lacks the plot holes that belittle other space movies while passing on a far more profound message. It is absolutely worth a watch...and a second, and a third.