A flawed yet brilliant film

Rating: 8/10 (24 November 2014)

This is undoubtedly a great movie. It does take some stretching the beliefs of the audience, but it portrays a great message. Christopher Nolan has worked extensively with scientist Kip Thorne and has basically created a masterful narrative film that's inspired only by physics. He obviously has thought a great deal about this movie, and it is everything he wants it to be, which I respect. However, there are a few things I could have done without.
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The whole segment with Matt Damon had some serious flaws. I don't think it should be removed altogether, but it could definitely take some improvements. First of all, the fact that Damon was left out of the marketing for the film so as to increase the surprise when he showed up was unnecessary. I was taken out of the story for a moment, which is not good in a film that is already stretching believability. The only reason this part was a "plot twist" was because there was an unexpected celebrity. Come one, Nolan. Also, that segment became a little convoluted and clichéd after a while. I understand why it was included, but still, it could have used some trimming.
I really enjoyed the theme of the movie that love transcends dimensions, however I feel like at times it was forced into the audiences heads. For example, when Cooper and his team are debating what planet to go to, the conversation gets kind of a cheesy tone and I felt like Nolan was trying to force that theme upon us.
Finally, the ending. It was brilliant. If Cooper had exited the black hole with Anne Hathaway, the movie would have been such a disappointment. That part makes you think! That's the point! Even if it's a tad far-fetched, in my opinion it saved the movie from being another bland space travel movie. If you didn't understand it, in the words of Nolan himself, its up to your interpretation. If you don't get it, watch it again.