This is Why We Go to the Movies.

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2014)

Christopher Nolan's latest film, Interstellar, might just be his magnum opus. It stands out as one of the most visually beautiful films that I have ever seen and contains all of the intelligence, realism, and emotion of Nolan's previous films. It serves as a refreshing reminder of why we go and see films.
Kip Thorne, an actual theoretical physicist, worked as a consultant on Interstellar. As a result, this is one of the most scientifically accurate films that I have yet seen. It has been proved that a wormhole in space can alter the flow of time and physics, and possibly lead into other dimensions, and the way that it is handled in the film makes it all the more believable. The wormhole depicted in the film is spherical in appearance and is large enough to allow the crew to pass through it without experiencing any physical repercussions. It should be noted that, during production, Thorne advised Nolan to avoid creating any plot elements that would deviate from the established laws of physics and that any questions the film raised should stem from science. The advice paid off, as the finished film is nothing short of brilliant.
Another important aspect of the film's plot are its themes of love and hope. Cooper, played by Matthew McConaughey, is forced to leave his family behind when he is sent on the mission. His daughter Murphy is devastated and heartbroken by his departure. She is later shown as an adult, played masterfully by Jessica Chastain, working to save humanity from extinction as her father is. Cooper's ultimate goal is to make it back home to his children and while Murphy feels angry and abandoned at his absence, she eventually realizes that he isn't technically gone (the details of which I won't go into here). Perhaps the film's overall message is that love is the only force that can evolve and persevere through time and distance.
Interstellar is a masterpiece that boasts an outstanding cast and a plot with fierce intelligence and emotion. Anyone who loves film needs to see it. It is unmatched in quality and is a perfect example of why we go to the movies.