One of the most anticipated and well-received movies this year is “Interstellar”.  Director Christopher Nolan’s 11th project, “Interstellar”  cements him as one of the leading visionaries in today’s cinema. This film is nothing but captivating,  an experience that will stay with you long after you watch it.

There is no shortage of familiar faces gracing the screen during “Interstellar”. The star studded cast of Matthew MCconaughey, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and Michael Caine compliment the already brilliant story. The incredible visuals are backed up by an amazing soundtrack orchestrated by renowned composer Hans Zimmer, who created a music score that fits the film perfectly, despite being given very few details about the picture itself.

“Interstellar” tells the story of a retired naval pilot who is contracted to man an expedition into the stars in order to find a new home, as the earth we know and love is on it’s last legs. Matthew McConaughey delivers an outstanding performance as the referenced pilot, who has never felt like he belonged on the ground. The talented actress Anne Hathaway stars as a fellow crew member on the Endurance, the rocketship/space station hybrid, in which the main characters travel into the deepest depths of space.

The visuals in this movie are absolutely stunning, you are guaranteed to keep your eyes glued to the screen for the entirety of the film. There are points in this movie that are reminiscent of the way the 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey pushed boundaries in terms of special effects. They draw you in and leave you completely mesmerized. The soundtrack has a very similar effect. It only enhances both the story and the visuals. Hans Zimmer delivered a score that escalates and diminishes with every scene. The music can be heard in nearly every scene but is edited with precision so that the dialogue can still be heard. The effortlessly perpetual score gives the film an almost dream-like feel, fitting for this somewhat far-fetched story. 

By the end of the movie you’re left with a lot of questions,  most of which you could probably Google. However, if you decide to see this movie, I would suggest that you really think about the questions you have and try to answer them for yourself. For a production like this, I think the ultimate goal for the director is really to get people to think for themselves and leave the movie feeling like they learned something new.