That human spirit and a love that transcends space and time

Rating: 9/10 (22 December 2014)

I caught Interstellar probably in the last week it was in the theaters here. Glad I did, it was a very well done movie that made you think about many things, like: 1) What happens if the world you've come to expect to be there for humans suddenly is ending. 2) Can the human spirit and love transcend time and space 3) Can we as a human race survive in another galaxy on other planets and continue to evolve.
What I liked most about Interstellar was that even though it was a sci-fi story it had a real interesting story-line. I think that's what made it better for me than Gravity. Gravity was about space travel too, but its story-line lacked that human element. Interstellar is more like Dune, one of the great sci-fi movies. It had a real story attached to it.
I went to see Interstellar, because of a posting on twitter by Sam Heughan about love. I didn't know what he was implying when he posted that very thoughtful comment after he saw it. I understood it once I saw it. The underlying theme of the story was about a father and daughter's love for each other, that human spirit, that emotion that drives man kind to be greater than they are for each other. That kind of love that can transcends time and space as another dimension that humans share.
Well acted by Matthew McConaughey (Cooper) who once again proves his acting abilities are top notch and by relatively new comer Mackenzie Foy (Murph) who steals the show with a memorable performance as his daughter. Other notables in the film: Anne Hathaway does a wonderful job as a scientist who goes on the voyage with Matthew; Michael Caine still able to deliver a meaningful performance as Anne's father who dupes them into going on this mission knowing they will not be able to return. A choice he makes to save mankind. Jessica Chastain as the adult Murph who does finally figure out how to save the people on earth. Matt Damon playing a relatively minor role as the villain that almost ends the mission out of human self interest. Others as well with minor roles all add to the believable story-line.
One of the best sci-fi movies I've seen in a long time. Really enjoyed it.