Analysis

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2016)

First, I would like to say that this was a great movie. I say this for several reasons. One, the plot was very Aristotelian; with a dilemma introduced, a conflicting opportunity for the protagonist, Cooper, to fix said dilemma, some rising action, a climax and a resolution. Two, the soundtrack, I believe was done very well; the use of silence was breathtaking. Third, the science in this film was based on true theory (based on, not exact theories).
The modern mindset definitely bleeds through in this movie, that is, science being the ultimate authority. Cooper exemplified a man who trusts that man can ultimately use science to solve every problem, which seemed to be a major theme in the movie. Ironically, the technological progress of man is exactly what caused the earth to be the way it was in this movie. Science was elevated in this movie as an idol. Not only was Cooper faithful in science providing new life for his daughter, but Dr. Brandt and Cooper's daughter Murphy believed they could conquer nature in order to save the human race.
This movie also focused on the corruption of men. Even the noblest of mankind, someone who sacrificed his life, proved to be self-loving and self-serving, at the cost of other's. A man who was revered as a hero, turned out to be no more than an average man, scared for his life. This aspect of the movie was very revealing of human nature; are heroes are flawed just as we are.
It was strange to see love as being a overarching theme in this movie. On one hand, it is to be expected in this open-minded age, on the other science is to be devoid of emotion. This movie pursued the thought that love is the greatest motivator. This idea is not necessarily wrong, it is just a matter of what that love is directed towards. Love of self, proved inadequate in this film, love of others proved to solve science.
What lacked in this evaluation of love was any mention of religion or God. Now, I'm not saying their needed to be an agenda for Christianity. There simple is no mention of a religion, only faith in science comes close. This is not even looking at religion as a possible truth because the Modern, and Postmodern mind has ruled God out entirely.
I loved that this movie encouraged thought about the universe and theoretical physics. It was quite an entertaining film and definitely worth the watch. It explores possibilities in science that truly stretch one's comprehension, thought-capacity, and beliefs.