Interstellar (2014)
Love still ties us together across galaxies.
Presentation:
Hoyte van Hoytema and Nolan team up for one of the greatest space epics since 2001: A Space Odyseey. Shot on IMAX and prioritizing practical effects, the film revolutionizes the space genre by pulling the universe in through the intimacy of a father and daughter. Some of the physics and plot points are difficult to grasp by design, leaving you to focus on the powerful father daughter dynamic, which is one of the most touching films to have done it.
Conclusion:
Surely you've watched this already? An experience that hits every viewing, which is always the hallmark of a great film. There are some bumps and confusion in this space ride leaving you drifting in space, but you should find time to appreciate the uncertainty of the unknown. The plot flies dangerously close to the sun, but does make enough sense to avoid any serious complaint as the core story is fatherly love in disguise. I don’t know if this is better than Kubrick’s take, but it definitely is our generation’s version of it.
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