Entry #6: Into the Interstellar.

Hello everyone!

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Entertainment comes in all kinds of different forms. Walks, books, malls, restaurants, and movies are something to do when you want to relax or want to do something fun. A year or two ago, I had done something similar. I sat down with the intention of relaxing and watching a movie, until that movie changed my whole viewpoint. Which is why I wanted to write about one of my favorite movies that I think everyone should watch at least once.

It is the 2014 Interstellar movie directed by Christopher Nolan. The story, from beginning to end, is impactful and emotional. I believe the casting choices were well thought out and the acting by everyone was noteworthy. It is a sci-fi and an adventure film, so there are many intense scenes of danger, space, stars, planets and blackholes.

The instrumental songs during the film were created by Hans Zimmer. Which means that the soundtrack is amazing as well. There are also small, yet crucial details sprinkled in throughout the movie. Details that someone only notices if they watch it more than once. The pacing and how it was directed was meaningful as well.

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Now, I’m going to be describing it in more detail. So while I tried not to, there might be some spoilers throughout, so be aware! In the beginning, there is a scene with a bookshelf filled with books and some space shuttle toys that are covered with dust and dirt. It is panned closely, which gives us the opportunity to see that the dirt is still coming down gently. 

Then there is an old woman that says, “Well, my dad was a farmer. Like everybody else back then. Of course, he didn’t start that way.”

Right away, the hook of the intro keeps the audience’s attention. We learn that Earth is just barely habitable. As, blight, a plague that destroyed nearly all of the food, thrives in Earth’s atmosphere. There is also more dust and dirt than ever, so the air gets harder to breathe in. A lot of people’s jobs have changed into farmers in the hopes of having more food. Which is why a few brave astronauts travel through space to find a planet for humanity.

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Within the scenes and overall message, there is hope, despair, inspiration, and a band that ties people together in the ropes of our own humanity. It is a movie that shows how much effort has been put into it. The scenes of blackholes and planets against people and their shuttles are humbling and near unbelievable in the greatest sense. When I first saw the movie, it inspired me to learn more about space, blackholes, and a greater sense of seeing humanity as one that perseveres. So, if you have the time, watch it!

Keep learning,

-Mia R.