Not quite film of the year, but visually 'stellar' and a good attempt at a new-age space story.

Rating: 7/10 (23 November 2014)

Christopher Nolan, director of the Dark Knight series, takes a break from the usual drenched-in-black movies he has brought us in the last decade or so and tries his luck with space. The result? A little confusing and a bit too loud, but nice to look at.
Be sure to bring your earplugs.
There's no denying it, the film is visually spectacular. From the expanse of planet-side surfaces to the impressive spacecrafts and zero-G interiors, arguably up there with the likes of Gravity - minus Sandra Bullock's huffing and puffing, fortunately. You cannot fault the work done here. Everything is perfectly polished and will look breathtaking for those seeing it in IMAX.
You'd like to think that great looks and great sound go hand in hand. Well, not this time. Nolan's idea to 'create an idea of how loud it can be in space', really, is not a good one. At times, the sound is so loud that characters voice can't be heard. The score, even when provided by renowned film composer Hans Zimmer, can drown out everything. A good score is meant to aid great filmmaking, not hinder it.
The story, likewise, can make or break it for some. It's ambitious and is, while a bit disjointed, very well thought out. That' the 'make it' part. The 'break it', for some, comes towards the end where the narrative takes a very '2001: A Space Odyssey' turn. And as with that film, some very thought-provoking ideas are brought up that, similarly, can turn a few people off.
Interstellar has so much potential, but is also full of it's up and downs. An interesting, well thought out story that can get a little confusing near the end, and well worth going to see just for the visuals and, for those who like it, a little Matthew McConaughey Southern drawl.