Interstellar

In the not too distant future the earth is dying, running out of natural resources.  While humanity concentrates its efforts, finances and education on the necessities of survival; food and water. One man and his crew of explorers look to the stars to find hope and a new home for the human race. 

Writer/director, Christopher Nolan has been nearly flawless in his career with hits like Memento, The Prestige, Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy to name a few.  However, this one kind of missed the mark for me.  It's a thought provoking, somewhat mind-bending film, that is apparently based very much in scientific fact (all the more mind-bending).  An all-star cast gives great performances all around with some unexpected and unadvertised big name actors.  The special effects are very well done, to the point where you don't even think about them as effects.  

The story starts out well enough, but we don't quite fall in love with the characters, I didn't seem to care enough about them.  Also, the looming doom of the human race could've been a little more explicit.  The movie is far too long and I kind of lost interest about 30-35 minutes from the finish line.  Thankfully the resolution is fairly satisfying but still lacked the high level emotional punch that most of Nolan's films seem to end with.  

Where the film does succeed on some levels is in making you contemplate the vastness of space, the insignificance yet essential role of mankind in the universe and the great importance of being present for our loved ones and making the sacrifices necessary for their survival.

**1/2 Rentable

Rated PG-13 (for language and intense situations)

Official Website: http://www.interstellarmovie.net/