Interstellar

I gave this movie: 5 stars

Why?

I wake up at 5am. My lamp has moved while I've been asleep, and I immediately assume: fifth dimension communication is real. Interstellar is a film in which anything is possible, and science aims to save the human race. Despite rigid screenwriting and a slow first half, the second half catapults into a science-fiction adventure that envelops the audience in their very own black hole. The slow build of relationships and drama creates a huge sense of momentum when the shuttle finally takes off. The suspense builds from then until the end, where five dimensions now exist, and time and gravity can work together to influence events. The actors' performances make the audience care about what happens to them, and that is what makes the film successful. It is not just a space epic, but one that continually connects back to Earth and shows the importance of human contact and connection. Hans Zimmer's score is subtle yet powerful, and his use of prolonged suspensions create the feelings of floating in a vast vacuum. The organ, an instrument not commonly heard in film scores, is used throughout, giving the film an otherwordly feel. The film's special effects are perfectly seamless, on a scale so large that you cannot help but stare in wonder. The black hole sequence is possibly the most thrilling I have seen in a theatre. In IMAX, the combination of sound and visuals creates a physical impact on viewers. Its extremes of silence and din and brightness to absolute darkness gives the sense of rebirth and a rediscovery of life itself.