Interstellar Not A Smeller

Rating: 8/10 (30 December 2018)

Movies that revolve around time travel can be annoyingly complicated and confusing. ('Arrival', 'Looper', About Time', 'Time Traveller's Wife', etc). Interstellar is not. Infact, it is a surprisingly thoughtful and intriguing science fiction pic with a star studded supporting cast of contemporary Hollywood actors that willl keep you riveted to the screen even at 2 hours and 49 minutes. McConaughey offers a subdued and mature portrayal of a father choosing between his children and their future. Gone is the swagger and annoying aplomb that we've come to expect in an endless array of rom coms. It's the fully established relationships that keep you grounded in a story that could easily overwhelm and set you adrift in mind blowing science fiction concepts related to advanced science, technology, spaceflight and time travel. The effects are spectacular (as we expect today) but without being overbearing or distracting. There are some fun surprises so get out the extra large popcorn but go easy on the soda pop.