Immersion in Space

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2014)

This film is absolutely breathtaking and if you haven't seen it I definitely recommend you take the time out of your day to make a trip and get the full cinematic experience.
The shots are rendered perfectly, and give a sense of being fully immersed in the environment of the unknown. It is unlike any film I've ever seen about space before - and it's because the filming gives a hyper-realistic experience. Never before have I felt like I was on some kind of amusement park ride while actually sitting in the seats of a movie theater. The soundtrack, by Hans Zimmer, is exactly what you'd expect of someone of his caliber. It is exquisite, and it draws out the exact emotional response from its audience that is necessary for whichever particular scene it accompanies. The film perfectly embodies how the experience of traveling in space is both surreal and completely realistic, simultaneously.
Matthew McConaughey has never been a favorite actor of mine, but I have to say he really carries the film. His performance is outstanding, alongside other fantastic cast members like Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine. The actors and actresses give very convincing performances that lend themselves to the credibility of their relationships. This all leads to an even more immersive experience.
The plot follows a small crew of space travelers who are tasked with the initiative of finding a suitable planet to inhabit after Earth reaches its inevitable and impending demise. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is selected to pilot the spacecraft they'll be using on their mission. He leaves Earth on bad terms with his daughter - not knowing if he'll ever return to make things right with her. The story that ensues is a remarkable tale revolving around the inconceivable power of love. Cooper must decide between returning to Earth and seeing his family again or completing the task of populating a foreign planet to perpetuate the existence of mankind. That Christopher Nolan was inspired by physicist Kip Thorne is evident in the scientific consistency of the film.
To conclude - I have to give this film a 10 out of 10. It forced me back into my thinking cap and took me for a ride I would never have anticipated. I may even dive back into my old physics textbooks, study up, and go back to the theater for round two.