Possibly the greatest film of this decade, maybe even century (so far).

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2014)

Similar to at least one of my fellow reviewers, this is my first review. If it happens to be my last as well, I wouldn't mind. This movie warrants a review.
The night before seeing "Interstellar", I had watched Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," which may have been the best movie of its decade/century as well. I was blown away by the beauty and grandeur of Kubrick's masterpiece, and I was worried that seeing it so soon before "Interstellar" would lead me to great disappointment in Nolan's film. Fortunately, this is NOT the case. "Interstellar" lived up to Kubrick's "Odyssey" and will be one of my favorite movies of all time. Nolan's movie certainly didn't surpass "Odyssey"; the two occupy a very different space (no pun intended) in my mind and in the annals of cinema. I can say with confidence that the two of these movies have illustrated the glory of what can be achieved in a sci-fi film, and they cause all others to pale in comparison. Even the recently- released and acclaimed "Gravity" has no such weight compared to these two masterpieces (another great pun).
Without spoiling any of the film, I would like to discuss some details that impressed me. The score is phenomenal, the acting is powerful, and the special effects are superb. But perhaps my favorite aspect of the movie are the apparent nods to Kubrick's "Odyssey" which made the dual-experience even more significant. Certain elements of the film reminded me of Kubrick's "Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite" sequence, the mysterious monoliths, even the legendary HAL-9000. Even with these slight similarities, so much of the movie was different, and in enough ways bolder, such that "Interstellar" feels incredibly fresh and original.
Christopher Nolan co-wrote AND directed this film, which only further solidifies his status as one of the greatest directors of our generation. Even with his hard-to-match lineup of prior successes, this movie is a phenomenal standout. The run-time felt very appropriate, and just like "Odyssey," I was pleased with how many things were addressed after what seemed like logical stopping points.
Please treat yourself to a theater experience of "Interstellar." If you love sci-fi, if you love the realities of space and astronomy, even if you only love great film making, you will love this movie.