Interstellar is out of this world!

Rating: 9/10 (14 November 2014)

Before watching Christopher Nolan's sci-fi masterpiece, 'Interstellar', I hadn't watched anything other than a trailer knowing that it would likely be worthy of watching due to the name tag that comes with any other Nolan film (or Matthew McConaughey film as of recent years!). As the screen went black and then the credits began to roll on that behemoth IMAX cinema screen after that glorious 169 minutes, I knew that what I had just witnessed was probably the best cinematic experience that I've had in a very long time.
When Earth is on the brink of extinction, a plan so extreme becomes only one of two solutions, to explore interstellar space travel in hopes to discover a planet habitable for the human race. Whilst being visually incredible, Christopher Nolan once again does not disappoint with his phenomenal writing and direction.
As of recent years, Matthew McConaughey has been one to keep an eye on. Interstellar is another addition to his acting arsenal as character 'Cooper'. Christopher Nolan really knows how to write a character and direct an actor. It is perfectly executed by Matthew McConaughey as I sat in the cinema laughing, crying and biting my nails in suspense.
Nolan's vision is particularly interesting. Just by looking at the film's poster-art alone you can see that it is out of convention. In my honest opinion, the set design is the weakest part aesthetically, however it is still incredibly impressive which goes to show a lot about the rest of the film. The CGI plays a big part of the film, as you'd imagine from a spectacle as such, but isn't too overpowering and over the top. It is creatively used and very imaginative in particular areas of the film which I wont say for spoiler reasons.
As beautiful and breathtaking as the film was, trying to discuss it with friends together after we had finished watching it, it was apparent that I enjoyed it a lot more than one or two others out of the 10 other people that I went with. The film explores actual scientific concepts that would be involved with Interstellar travel and Christopher Nolan doesn't really like to shove exposition down peoples throats. He rewards those who are interested in science and explains just enough to those who are non-the- wiser about the explored themes which if one doesn't pay attention for a moment during some of the scenes, you might find yourself a bit lost. However, if you've dedicated your time to go to the cinema to watch a Christopher Nolan film, you should be expecting this kind of intensity from the get-go.
With the many pros comes very little cons, Interstellar is prodigious, intelligent, and beautiful-and worth every single penny to film-goers.