I finally saw Interstellar. On the whole, I enjoyed it very much. It’s ambitious, takes the time it needs to tell its story, and is stunning to look at. The scene of the arrival at Saturn is one of the most awe-inspiring sights of recent SF cinema, and is a moment where Interstellar is in closest sympathy with 2001: A Space Odyssey. There have been many comparisons drawn between the two films. Well, you lucky people, here’s another. Spoilers follow.
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Posts Tagged ‘exceptionalism’
Interstellar and the Arrogance of Sentiment
Posted: November 28, 2014 in UncategorizedTags: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, exceptionalism, Interstellar, science fiction, Stanley Kubrick