Nolan has outdone himself

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2014)

I am a big fan of Christopher Nolan. But when I went to watch this movie I had my own fears. Nolan's yet another foray into a different genre. Is he turning into those superstar directors who make commercial blockbusters? But I was happy to find that Christopher Nolan has outdone himself once again. I am not saying that Inception or Memento were lesser in anyway but this movie really stands out. He has surprised me to come up with yet another strong subject and still manage to control it with a strong script.
The movie keeps you on the edge throughout except for first few minutes. Once the movie picks up it remains interesting till the end. I am usually afraid of such space thrillers which can leave you with open ends. Another fear that I developed while watching the movie. But I proved to be wrong again. Interstellar managed to convey the message with very clear words. It does not leave you with open questions.
I think Nolan knew what he wanted to be communicated and was able to do so by keeping the authenticity of the movie. No use of green screen can be challenging but when you have to communicate with audience on a complex subject you have to be truthful to yourself and to the movie. His choice of staying away from unnecessary technological tools (3D, green screen and CGIs) keeps the mood of the actors and thus giving a chance for audience to get involved.
Besides Nolan's work, Matthew McConaughey has done a brilliant job. Background score is amazing and very befitting. The emotional connection between a father and his daughter is also maintained very well.
I also like Nolan's faith in the audience. His belief that people are looking for challenges and they want to see more than just simple stories is one reason why he can take challenging subjects and still keep them interesting for people like me.
And finally the words from Dylan Thomas' poem really speak the philosophy of the whole movie. 'Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rage at close of today, rage rage against the time of the light.'
With all these elements Nolan has still managed to deliver a commercially successful movie. This is one of those 500 movies which you should watch before dying.