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re: Interstellar
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:43 am to OMLandshark
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:43 am to OMLandshark
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The fact that Nolan chose the dust bowl as a setting isn't a coincidence, since we are as far removed from the Moon Landing now as the Moon Landing was from the dust bowl.
Dust Bowl to Apollo 11 was 30 to 35 years - and the last moon landing (Apollo 17) was about 42 years until Interstellar's theatrical release, so this is pretty good analysis. On the other hand, what I find striking is that (some of) the kids of the Dust Bowl era grew up to be the technicians, engineers, support workers, and astronauts of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. Other than top executives, virtually everyone at or associated with NASA lived through those times (and WWII).
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Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:43 am to jrodLSUke
I'm not much of a nitpicker, but that ending did not do it for me. Rest of the movie was awesome.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:45 am to OMLandshark
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I really liked the score and sound mixing.
Same. Zimmer outdid himself with this one. The score during the docking scene is what makes that scene so intense. I freaking loved the film, btw.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:50 am to jrodLSUke
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I loved that movie; it had such great story telling, perfect score, and special effects scenes that are more unique than anything else being done in movies today.
When you compare it to the visually stunning, but wholly unoriginal Gravity - this analysis tracks closely to mine. I love the movie - all 3 hours of it - I can't pretend it is perfect. Heck, the ending of 2001 is polarizing as hell. Great movies often do this.
And although an homage, at least it is an original concept from one of the best film storytellers of today. Again, I grade it "A" and I'm not an easy grader.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:59 am to RLDSC FAN
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Same. Zimmer outdid himself with this one.
And obviously Zimmer shouldn't take the hit for the technical aspect of mixing, particularly the dialogue and ambient sounds for which he wasn't responsible. Again, I thought the score content was excellent. Zimmer is in my top tier of film composers.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 11:11 am to Ace Midnight
one issue with the movie, after a lot of thinking (and in light of your earlier post) is that nolan created a much more interesting world than space world
if i ever re-watch the movie, i'll probably want the setting to stay on earth and not go to space b/c that takes you to a less interesting place/story
if i ever re-watch the movie, i'll probably want the setting to stay on earth and not go to space b/c that takes you to a less interesting place/story
This post was edited on 6/30/15 at 11:12 am
Posted on 6/30/15 at 11:14 am to SlowFlowPro
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nolan created a much more interesting world than space world
Interesting how they recreated the farm for MM, and he always hated farming.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 11:20 am to Ace Midnight
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I LOVED the film, despite the handful of flaws and poorly mixed soundtrack
Put me in this camp as well.
There were definitely things I didn't like about it, but all in all it was really good, and a nice ambitious effort (if even a little too much so at times).
Posted on 6/30/15 at 12:52 pm to Ace Midnight
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Plot holes (NASA is a short drive from his house)
Why do people consider this a plot hole? That's not even what a plot hole is. Besides, somebody has to live close to NASA, why not him? They start driving during the day and it's late at night when they get there. I mean I can drive for 10 hours in multiple directions and go to like 5 different NASA facilities.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:08 pm to wildtigercat93
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Everyone wants a 3 hour epic
But do we REALLY want a 3 hour epic?
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:51 pm to Ace Midnight
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Interstellar is a conscious, explicit homage to 2001 - and a very well-done one at that.
Thank God then
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:05 pm to McCaigBro69
If a movie has to be seen in a large format to be considered "good," it isn't good. Period. At that point, it is relying on a gimmick.
That said, Interstellar was a good movie, despite its flaws.
That said, Interstellar was a good movie, despite its flaws.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:15 pm to illuminatic
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They start driving during the day and it's late at night when they get there. I mean I can drive for 10 hours in multiple directions and go to like 5 different NASA facilities.
Meh - obviously the infrastructure had collapsed to the point where a 600 mile drive in 10 hours is not automatic - probably closer to 300 or 400 - even assuming fuel was readily available.
And he was a NASA pilot and had no idea about this remote facility within driving distance of his farm?
But - again, minor quibbles in an otherwise fine movie. A movie I would watch a few more times before watching mindless sequels, reboots, re-imaginings, etc.
This post was edited on 6/30/15 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:43 pm to LoveThatMoney
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If a movie has to be seen in a large format to be considered "good," it isn't good. Period. At that point, it is relying on a gimmick.
For any other movie I'd agree with you. However, Nolan specifically wanted to shoot the movie for over an hour in IMAX 70 mm film for a reason. Nolan even mentioned that he wanted people to see it in a 70 mm IMAX theatre.
In the IMAX is where Nolan wanted people to see the movie.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:46 pm to jackwoods4
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But do we REALLY want a 3 hour epic?
I meant film makers
Wolf of wallstreet is another example
Posted on 6/30/15 at 3:16 pm to McCaigBro69
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For any other movie I'd agree with you. However, Nolan specifically wanted to shoot the movie for over an hour in IMAX 70 mm film for a reason. Nolan even mentioned that he wanted people to see it in a 70 mm IMAX theatre.
In the IMAX is where Nolan wanted people to see the movie.
It doesn't matter. If the visuals of a movie are the only reason you're going to see it, rather than going for the storytelling, the acting, the sound, the whole package, then it's a bad movie. Great experience? Maybe. Great movie? No.
I made the same point regarding Gravity. People said it was a great movie because of the visuals but that the plot, dialogue, acting, etc. all left something to be desired. They even argued that you had to see it in IMAX, as the director intended.
Well, I still haven't seen it, but if the only reason it's good is because it is stunning visually, then it's not good. Period. You can't take the Bar exam and ace the section on Torts but bomb the rest of it and expect to get a passing grade. That's not how this works, nor should it be. A filmmaker is a storyteller. Making a pretty movie is only a small part of the making of a movie. I don't really care whether it was meant to be seen in IMAX or not.
Now again, Interstellar is not only visually stunning, it is ultimately extremely compelling and rich. It is a good movie because, despite the holes and issues, it is well-made in every aspect. It is a movie that is better in IMAX, just like any movie is better in high-definition and with theater quality sound, but it stands alone outside of the theater context well enough to still be considered good. Now, to fully appreciate it? Yeah, I'd say watching it in IMAX would be required, but to determine if it's good? That shouldn't really add anything. IMO.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 3:22 pm to LoveThatMoney
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it is well-made in every aspect
Yeah - I should have stuck with this. I don't want to imply that I'm lukewarm on the film - it's one of the best films I've seen in years.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 3:42 pm to jackwoods4
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But do we REALLY want a 3 hour epic?
Hell, I wish Interstellar would have clocked in at 4 hours.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 3:55 pm to McCaigBro69
If they are sending MM back through the wormhole to hook up with Anne Hathaway, why hadn't they gone through already?
Posted on 6/30/15 at 4:42 pm to Broseph Barksdale
LOVED this movie. even better second time
not for everyone but i loved it
not for everyone but i loved it
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