A film that is already a monument to the art.

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2015)

I don't watch film review programs and I don't buy magazines about the movies. Whilst doing the weekly shop, I like many I'm sure, always like to peruse the shelves for new releases as a treat for the weekend.
On the shelf was Interstellar. I read the jacket, saw who was in it, and thought it might make for a decent Sunday afternoon movie.
I was and indeed remain completely astonished. This film is a true giant. First of all, it's nearly three hours long and I didn't realise until it was over and I looked to see what the time was. It went by so fast and at no time did I think "I wonder how much time it's got to go?" Secondly I didn't want it to end.
Without spoiling it, the story in very brief is that the Earth is dying. There is a dirt that sweeps across the globe in dust like storms making growing anything almost impossible with the exception of a number of staple foods. But these are becoming less and less. Society seems to be carrying on, but certainly in a much smaller way than now. I don't believe any explanation was offered as to why this had come about. Most of the World has regressed to a way of life devoted to the growing of food crops to sustain itself.
There is a major reason why it is decided to leave the planet to find somewhere else to live, but I do not want to reveal the reasons or how they manage it for the sake of ruining it for viewers who have yet to see it.
So what it comes down to is the story, plot line, acting and its ability to seem real. Can I reassure you that the story is first class, things that did not need to be said - for instance as I suggested earlier the reason why the Earth became what it now is - are indeed omitted. It is not necessary to provide that back story. Its inclusion was not required. The plot line with its tension and excitement - and trust me, there is excitement and tension aplenty - are perfectly executed. The acting is of the very highest order. It would be easy to point to Matthew McConaughey and say how incredible his performance was - and it was - but that would be to belittle the others who appear alongside him. It's a team effort.
It draws you in, takes you on a ride that bewilders and astonishes whilst remaining deep and thought provoking.
Also, credit where credit is due, the Hans Zimmer soundtrack is huge. By huge I mean that when it is required, the music enhances the experience enormously. It is a music befitting this giant of a movie and indeed stands out itself as work of genius.
I may seem to be going completely over the top, and perhaps I am, because not everyone will share my sense of wonder of this film. But, as those oh so rare movies that have come before it, it is an instant monument to the art of film making.
I give this film my highest accolade.