tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post8279336884116217312..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'Interstellar'Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-52229812472004558402014-11-20T22:44:18.798-08:002014-11-20T22:44:18.798-08:00I agree with you that the ending was entirely the ...I agree with you that the ending was entirely the subjective product of his own mental experiences and situation, Brett - and I suppose that would, in a way, excuse its over-sentimalisation. But for me it became stodgy and unfathomable. The end of '2001' itself could hardly have been more 'unfathomable' also, but stodgy it was not.<br /><br />My profound lifelong interest in astronomy gives an added edge to my watching science fiction films, but there's a downside about knowing more than the film-makers expect one to know - and that is being extra-aware of errors in depicting the facts of science as currently known. I must say that in that respect this was much better than most such films I've seen. In the case of 'Interstellar' it was the non-science aspects that bothered me more.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting here, my friend..Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-6843865875125095362014-11-20T07:21:31.133-08:002014-11-20T07:21:31.133-08:00I appreciate your review. I personally enjoyed &qu...I appreciate your review. I personally enjoyed "Interstellar" only because the exploration of space has always excited me. It made me think. And for that, I was grateful to see it. And I totally think the ending was all in his head... wraps up perfectly with what the characters were hinting at before. Brettcajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263469086123677892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-61504286707286252772014-11-16T23:43:26.684-08:002014-11-16T23:43:26.684-08:00I can think of more 'boring' actors than t...I can think of more 'boring' actors than these two you mention, Ron, but they certainly didn't light up this film for me.<br />I'm MOST interested to hear Pat's verdict on it. Maybe he'll be one of the clear majority who already deem it to be a 'classic' (for Gawd's sake!)<br /><br />I first saw '2001' in the ultra-wide Cinerama mode (in early 1969), which you'll remember. In fact it was to be the only film I'd ever see in such, which became virtually defunct by the early 1970s. I had to travel nearly 50 miles to see it as Cinerama cinemas were rare and expensive to maintain. But it was the film itself that knocked me out more than the means of projection. When it came to my then home town it was being shown in 70mm, which didn't detract from it. Since then I've seen the film more times in the cinema than any other, apart from 'Gone With the Wind'. <br />'2001' is having a spruce-up, make-over and limited re-release (for the umpteenth time) at the end of this year. If it comes to the close-by Imax screen I'd gladly pay four times the usual price to see it again in that format. <br /><br />I'm chuffed that my blogs on films are of such interest to you. They represent the very basic views of an non-expert on film. But if they keep you and some others entertained then I'm happy.<br /><br />Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-17076662804213169242014-11-16T08:50:53.043-08:002014-11-16T08:50:53.043-08:00Ray,
A movie would have to be pretty good for me t...Ray,<br />A movie would have to be pretty good for me to see it with Matthew "All right, all right, all right" McConaughey starring in it (to me he's an insufferable bore). I'm no fan of Anne Hathaway either (another bore) but I do concede both are excellent actors, in the right roles. I remember well my excitement at seeing "2001". Hard to believe it was 46 years ago (where does the time go?). Again, I'll ask my friend Pat to screen this movie (he doesn't have a TV and he goes to the movies often with his friend Ed). If Pat likes it I may see it, otherwise I'll take your advise and skip wading into an overdose of sentimentality. <br />Thanks again for the detailed review. You're a treasure.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-6484159903223063962014-11-12T08:55:08.596-08:002014-11-12T08:55:08.596-08:00DVD would almost certainly lower the merits that i...DVD would almost certainly lower the merits that it does have, Sol, as so much of it depends on spectacle. But as for content - well, you know what I think.<br />I'm reassured to learn that others don't share the generally high opinion. I was getting rather lonely out here!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-15003403030229272122014-11-12T07:40:15.361-08:002014-11-12T07:40:15.361-08:00you are the 4th person to give a low score for thi...you are the 4th person to give a low score for this that I know. My friend who comes to see chick flicks with me saw it with her new boyfriend and said it was dire...? Maybe when it is on DVDSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-25760463382457469112014-11-11T08:27:11.455-08:002014-11-11T08:27:11.455-08:00My negative opinion of 'Interstellar' has ...My negative opinion of 'Interstellar' has put me in an even tinier minority than usual, Paul, so don't rely too much on my own view. If you're not troubled by all the treacly emotion (out of place in a serious sci-fi film, I think) then the chances are that you will like it more. <br />Must admit I was wondering if I hadn't seen it on Imax would my score have been yet lower? I think it may well have been. <br /><br />Talk on 'Birdman' has only just started - no trailers yet. I'm pretty sure I want to see it anyway - and your very high recommendation makes it even more of certainty. Thanks for the strong pointer.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-59766354914962738492014-11-11T05:37:24.439-08:002014-11-11T05:37:24.439-08:00I almost saw this on Saturday but the theater was ...I almost saw this on Saturday but the theater was almost sold out and at ticket prices being so high, I didn't want a bad seat. The IMAX theater had a showing in a half hour, but I passed on it - glad I did.<br /><br />I decided on "Birdman" - plenty of seats. One of the best films this year. Keaton surprises - he is amazing! I can't believe that this didn't make the top ten over the weekend. I hope you see this one and like it as much as I did.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-80672706455345775642014-11-10T23:56:18.263-08:002014-11-10T23:56:18.263-08:00I really wish I could recommend it, Dr Spo, but it...I really wish I could recommend it, Dr Spo, but it's not to be - though a multitude of others do do just that.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-83629756875692387982014-11-10T22:24:00.971-08:002014-11-10T22:24:00.971-08:00indeed; no thank you on seeing this one. indeed; no thank you on seeing this one. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.com