The movie Christopher Nolan was destined to make.

Rating: 7/10 (7 November 2014)

Nolan has come a long way since the days of Batman for he has now transcended to becoming one of the most important directors of today's generation. Ever since Inception, I always dreamt of Christopher Nolan daring to aim higher, to go where few directors have succeeded, to explore ideas that are beyond epic in scope. And now he brings to us his perfect creation: Interstellar. It is a film that isn't just a visual extravaganza but also asks the inevitable big question of travelling beyond our own planet and solar system to expand the canvas of your own existence with real science but also being supported by this strong emotional human story.
Interstellar begins in a point in a time from now where the world is more concerned with trying to keep on existing on our planet then trying to make new discoveries to leave it. Current issues like climate change and world hunger are the major risks that humans face in this difficult future. But when a wormhole appears near Saturn, it seems humanity prays for salvation have been answered by powerful otherworldly beings. Nolan does not show this future Earth as being a hi-tech one like so many movies have done nor looking apocalyptic but yet still feels by acknowledging the major issues it faces. This is a world that has ceased moving forward technologically in order to focus more time and resources to preserve the last agricultural crop (corn) for food. There is even a very interesting nod to the Apollo moon landing conspiracy that sneaks its way in.
Nolan has a great eye for detail but in a very practical. Once our cast of explorers reach into space, you sense the awe and suspense, as the scenes in outer space feel so real and haunting while on the alien planets leave you with beauty and wonder as Chistropher Nolan prefers to shoot on real locations like Iceland rather then a green-screen set. Another good note are the two robots CASE and TARS who are essentially mobile rectangles with the latter surprisingly becomes the film's sarcastic comic relief.
The real heart of this story is the relationship between Matthew McConaughey's Cooper and his daughter Murphy (Mackenzie Foy and Jessica Chastain). As the film's theme is about us as a species abandoning our home to find a new one in the great unknown, it asks the more personal question about leaving behind the things we love the most like family. As Cooper most go on this mission ensure his daughter's future but while at the same time meaning he has to leave her behind, he is unsure when or even if he will ever return. McConaughey brings a very serious, emotional and dramatic performance for Cooper. Mackenzie Foy will definitely become one of latest rising young actresses. Chastain also bring a very intelligent and emotional performance to the adult version of Murphy. Other great performances go to Michael Caine and Anne Hathaway.
This I would not only say this to be the best movie of this year but also one of the important movies ever made. It questions the purpose of existence by asking what will we start new but also what will leave behind. Will we sacrifice what we have left to continue our future? Will we the leave the safety of our home to explore the mysterious of universe? Is our destiny tied to a greater purpose? Should we think as individual by letting our emotions guides us or do we make sacrifices to help the greater good? Nolan has crafted a masterpiece that will be remembered for a long time.