Gritty sci-fi that emotes realism

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2017)

Almost all science fiction concepts are statements regarding humanity, or the lack there-of. They require intricate concepts, not hi tech spaceships, to inspire afterthought. Here we have a mixture of realism both on the emotional aspect of the film as well as in the bells and whistles of space travel. They don't all ring true in the end as the Nolans have add fourth dimensions and love as a throwback to the silliness of other more formulated and accessible movie formats. The interesting thing here is that the Matt Damon character is such a coward, "don't judge me" while looking up at the "stars" of his grandiose existence. he represents scientists and much as anyone else in the film. It's heartbreaking as well, but that keeps us going. The pacing is the hidden gem of the film. The dust bowl effect plays well to the realism of American history and of desperate times while the science is above my pay grade, but didn't distract from my enjoyment of the experience.