With the film’s bleak, dystopian theme, the awesome visuals—from the emptiness of the space, to the glorious Saturn and the wormhole, to the harsh and barren planetary landscapes—evoke fear, despair and awe over such surreal beauty.
While there are corny elements, like the overused theme of “love conquers all,” and some questionable conflicts, “Interstellar” is engrossing and compelling for its visceral experience.