Interstellar, A grand display worthy of your time

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2014)

This is a film that demands your viewing; visually, emotionally, and mentally. Do not let that scare you, let it entice you and draw upon your wonder of the unknown and the curiosity of discovery. I suggest you see this film with someone, whether that be a friend, family, or significant other. Prepare for a few tears, a few laughs, and prepare to be baffled and mesmerized. This is a film that pushes many limits, and some might say the limits of its audience, but I see that as a positive.
This film will remind you of 2001, The Tree of Life, Apollo 13, and Insomnia. For those looking for the link to Christopher Nolan's other work Insomnia is your best bet; this carries all of the same acting, writing, and directing marvels of that film. Dark knight fans may be shied away, and fans looking for the action of Inception may leave feeling cheated, but ignore them. This is a film for people. It is a personal and human film. It's most tender moments will cause views to draw on emotions and relationships in their own life. It reaches beyond the screen; asking some very personal, as well as philosophical questions. The film in the end may not have all the answers, or even explain itself completely, but is does not suffer from these aspects, but rises higher because of them.
The movie is not perfect, but it is not supposed to be perfect. Just like the first maps drawn, or the first exploration into unknown waters, there will be missteps and wrong turns. I am keeping this short to avoid giving anything away. Go see this film with an open mind, and it will reward you in every way. It is a giant step forward in modern cinema, it is a film that will be discussed for years to come, and it is a film that has the power to affect the viewer, something not many films in today's market can boast. I cannot remember the last time a movie truly left me speechless. There have been films I have wanted to watch again right away, films I needed to process, or films that had me deep in thought. This film not only achieved all of the above, but truly and honestly left me speechless. The film will demand a great deal of the viewer, including the three hour runtime, but like any great adventure the reward at the end is greater than the sum of its parts.