Interstellar - Part 8

[Black Narcissus]

You say that like Nolan hasn't gone dark before. All of his films have darkness in them. There are scenes in this movie that are profoundly tragic. The one that affected me the most was when Cooper watches the sent video messages after coming back from the first planet, watching his son's entire life unfold without him and knowing that his children now think he abandoned them. Incredibly sad stuff.

And of course there are his other films. Memento, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight are all very dark stories. Parts of Dark Knight Rises are as well.

I'm aware! I specifically said 'really dark'

Devil in The White City would be it.

I've heard so many people recommend this as a Nolan movie over the last couple of years. I'm going to have to look into it.

Leo has the rights.

Summary of the plot.

1893 Chicago World's Fair with such drama that readers may find themselves checking the book's categorization to be sure that The Devil in the White City is not, in fact, a highly imaginative novel. Larson tells the stories of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. Burnham's challenge was immense. In a short period of time, he was forced to overcome the death of his partner and numerous other obstacles to construct the famous "White City" around which the fair was built. His efforts to complete the project, and the fair's incredible success, are skillfully related along with entertaining appearances by such notables as Buffalo Bill Cody, Susan B. Anthony, and Thomas Edison. The activities of the sinister Dr. Holmes, who is believed to be responsible for scores of murders around the time of the fair, are equally remarkable. He devised and erected the World's Fair Hotel, complete with crematorium and gas chamber, near the fairgrounds and used the event as well as his own charismatic personality to lure victims.

 

[flickchick85]

I've been wanting them to make a movie about H.H. Holmes for ages. Seriously, just read his story on Wikipedia and tell me how in the hell Hollywood hasn't done that yet. I mean, it's not as if it's a newly discovered story! Anyway, I had no idea there was one legitimately in development now, so color me excited. And while I may have always pictured David Fincher directing a Holmes film (because David Fincher/Serial Killer stories = my OTP), I'd love to see Nolan take it on as well.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I've been wanting them to make a movie about H.H. Holmes for ages. I mean seriously, just read his story on Wikipedia and tell me how in the hell Hollywood hasn't done that yet. I mean, it's not as if it's a newly discovered story! Anyway, I had no idea there was one legitimately in development now, so color me excited. And while I may have always pictured David Fincher directing a Holmes film (because David Fincher/Serial Killer stories = my OTP), I'd love to see Nolan take it on as well.

Dicaprio is going to play Holmes. I read an early draft awhile back. I'd go with Ruffalo for the architect.

 

[craigdbfan]

How have I never heard about that story? It's utterly sick but the backdrop would be amazing.

 

[Black Narcissus]

How have I never heard about that story? It's utterly sick but the backdrop would be amazing.

Nolan would do a hell of a job of bringing the white city to life.

I highly recommend the book.

 

[redhawk23]

I have to say, I was actually quite frightened when [BLACKOUT]Cooper's shuttle crumbled away and he was left falling through the black hole space in just his space suit and then fell into the 5th dimensional representation of time. I agree with many other that this film doesn't offer very much new but this film makes its mark with that sequence and the ideas behind it. [/BLACKOUT]

 

[redhawk23]

There were several sequences in the film that distinctly reminded me of walking underneath the Cloud Gate in Chicago's Millennium Park.

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

I have to say, I was actually quite frightened when [BLACKOUT]Cooper's shuttle crumbled away and he was left falling through the black hole space in just his space suit and then fell into the 5th dimensional representation of time. I agree with many other that this film doesn't offer very much new but this film makes its mark with that sequence and the ideas behind it. [/BLACKOUT]

Yeah. This Scene was great & I loved the sound in the Theater.

 

[Jumpman]

I'm with DA_Champion. Interstellar is Nolan's funniest movie.

This and DARK KNIGHT.

 

[DaddlerTheDalek]

Spoiler

After seen this I kinda now want to see Matt Damon playing a creepy villain more often in movies

Me too.

 

[flickchick85]

Dicaprio is going to play Holmes. I read an early draft awhile back. I'd go with Ruffalo for the architect.

So it'll be the latest in DiCaprio's Oscar attempts. Huh. Well I guess since he missed out on American Psycho all those years ago he can finally add "serial killer" to the types of roles he's tried it with. With him attached though, Nolan's involvement seems like a slightly better possibility. Him or Scorsese, whom I'd be happy to see taking it on as well.

 

[DA_Champion]

For Nolan's next movie I suggest adapting Glasshouse by Charles Stross.

 

[zeroapoc]

I have to say, I was actually quite frightened when [BLACKOUT]Cooper's shuttle crumbled away and he was left falling through the black hole space in just his space suit and then fell into the 5th dimensional representation of time. I agree with many other that this film doesn't offer very much new but this film makes its mark with that sequence and the ideas behind it. [/BLACKOUT]

Same here. But [BLACKOUT]black holes[/BLACKOUT] are scary stuff to me anyway.

 

[DarthDorranceBane]

Spoiler

2nd Nolan film where a character gets blown up mid-sentence.

Was Nolan's editor the same from TDK to Inception to this? Because thinking of it now, that scene and Rachel's death and the sudden appearance of the train in the first level of the dream in Inception have the same effect... those and when Mal suddenly looked at Ariadne.

Same here. But [BLACKOUT]black holes[/BLACKOUT] are scary stuff to me anyway.

Would you still be afraid if it's Tori Black's?

 

[zeroapoc]

Me too.

Have you guys never seen [BLACKOUT]The Talented Mr. Ripley[/BLACKOUT]?

 

[scifiwolf]

I think this movie represented Nolan improving on his weaknesses on all fronts. The humor was excellent. Nolan seemed to direct the acting quite a bit more than in the past. I didn't get any overacting from any cast members as I have from at least one actor in his other films. The setups and editing on the action was ironically the easiest to follow of any movie he's done to date, despite the tricky subject matter to convey. And the plot twists, including the big one, while obvious, had so much tension building towards each one. You just knew Dr. Mann would turn, but the suspense leading up to it was palpable. I was a nervous wreck about when and how it would happen, thanks to the brilliant cutting and underlying music from Zimmer. Same pretty much went for a lot of other moments. While you always seem to figure Nolan's plots out before he wants you to, this movie really took advantage of that and turned a weakness into a strength.

Chris has really shown the growth with this one.

 

[Supernova]

Tremendous movie from top to bottom and taking away the hype for the film just because it's a Nolan made film. Matthew mcconaughey turned In hIs best acting to date, I mean when he starts crying at the videos of his kids from earth you just feel his sadness of missing out and his desire to go back and your crying with him. At least a best actor nom will suffice for this.

The rest of the cast was top form and like a poster said above not a single over acting moment, heck even Topher freaking grace turned in a solid performance.
The effects and look were great as was the story itself except maybe it would have been nice to know what was causing the dust bowls so much.

I want to go back right now and see it again. 4.5/5

 

[Marvolo]

How have I never heard about that story? It's utterly sick but the backdrop would be amazing.

I only found out about him thanks to Cracked.com. How a movie about HH Holmes hasnt been made before now is beyond me. The man makes Jack the Ripper look positively cuddly.

I havent given my thoughts on interstellar. Its a brilliantly made film, but oddly enough I have very little desire to see it again. I liked the film and loved a lot about it, but its not a film Im dying to see again. I think my issue is that Im not in love with the story. The space stuff and the sound mix was utterly awe inspiring. The high sounds were ear splitting, but the LFE's in the mix were chair rattling and I do mean that literally. The sound mix was vibrating the seats in my theater. Hell it was vibrating me. It felt like I was in the ship when it was descending into the atmosphere of the planet. Ive never experienced anything like that in a theater. From a technical standpoint and in terms of production value and execution, I give this film an easy 10/10. However, I only give the story 6/10. Not cause its bad. I dont think it is. I just didnt connect all that well with the characters. Dont hate me, Hypsters. I had a hellacious stomach bug the night before I watched the film and I still felt bad the day I watched the film so that could be coloring my thoughts on the film. When it hits blu-ray I'll reevaluate the story and give an updated score.

 

[craigdbfan]

I experienced that too Marvolo. The chair rattling caught me completely off guard.

 

[redfirebird2008]

Nolan would do a hell of a job of bringing the white city to life.

I highly recommend the book.

Need to check out that one. Have you ever read Isaac's Storm by the same author? I did a college paper on it for an atmospheric science class. Great book and very sad story. If Cameron adapted it into a movie, that thing could be his next Titanic.

 

[Jaspertian1105]

Finally saw it, sad to say i wasn't impressed with it. I really don't connect to Nolans style, there were some good scenes and the effects look good (even though those robots running are just unintentionally goofy) , but overall it suffers from his style in all fronts. The actors were really solid but the movie and Nolans style just doesn't do it for me

 

[Jumpman]

Saw it again tonight and enjoyed it a lot. I don't have any problems with the story like some of you guys have been discussing.

My only problem is the sound. Why was there so much bass during quiet dialogue scenes? It seemed random too. Tonight's screening was louder than Thursday night. Same exact screen, but the theater people must have decided to pull a Spinal Tap and "crank it to 11." Zimmer's score this time around drowned out quite a bit more dialogue than it did Thursday night. I don't know why Nolan is so obsessed with "louder is better." No it isn't. This is a great movie IMHO, but it would be even better if it was a very quiet movie instead of a very loud one.

The guy next to me kept covering his ears because of how loud the sound was. I figured he must have hated the movie. But the good thing is after the show was over, he asked me if I thought they would make a sequel. I said I don't know. He said he figures it will depend on the box office and I agreed. Then he said, "I don't go to the movies often but this one was really good. Better than that other space movie with the girl and George Clooney." He was probably in his 40's. Seemed like a blue collar guy (we're in an oil boom town). I was pretty shocked to hear such a positive reaction from him after watching him cover his ears so much throughout the movie. If I was that bothered by the sound, I probably would have walked out.

I plan on seeing this again this morning. I get the feeling that my rating might dip a bit on the film but I haven't stop thinking about the film since Saturday night.

There are a few bits here and there I want to clear up but I'm more curious about how well I'll respond to the characters and the story this second time around now that I know the story.

I'm of the firm belief that you need to see certain films twice before giving a final ruling on it. That tends to be the case with Christopher Nolan films.

So, I'm intrigued again to the take the ride of INTERSTELLAR.

 

[scifiwolf]

Marvolo and craigdbfan, I forgot to mention the bass in the sound mix, but it's been on my mind since I walked out of the theater. It's one of the biggest reasons I think I was on the edge of my seat so much. Having everything rattle, especially with the wormhole and black hole sequences, was sublime.

 

[Jumpman]

Marvolo and craigdbfan, I forgot to mention the bass in the sound mix, but it's been on my mind since I walked out of the theater. It's one of the biggest reasons I think I was on the edge of my seat so much. Having everything rattle, especially with the wormhole and black hole sequences, was sublime.

This. 100% agreement here.

 

[Mysteryman]

I experienced that too Marvolo. The chair rattling caught me completely off guard.

Oh , that rattling , if i see this movie again it wont be in IMAX,70mm.