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This was a fantastic movie. (I know it seems like every movie I blog about is 'fantastic' or 'amazing!' but really, if it wasn't, I'm not going to waste my time blogging about it)

I've always been interested in space, astronomy, and the concept of extraterrestrial life (I'm a firm believer, by the way, if this guy isn't out there I'm gonna be pissed, I want my alien baby) and I'm also a big fan of Matthew McConaughey (because really. Who wouldn't be) so when Netflix suggested this movie for me I figured sure, I'd stick it on my instant queue. Why not?


Then later, as I was working on my paper for American Heritage (I HATE AMERICAN HERITAGE) I decided to put it on in a small window of the corner of my screen. (Typically, I'll have music or movie or something on while doing homework, ironically it keeps me focused because I'm less likely to wander off and do something else). I started off with my paper in front of me and Word dominating the screen, with the movie in a very small window in the upper right corner. Needless to say, I ended with my paper shoved to the side of my desk and the movie on full screen. It was just so good!


I'm so fascinated by the concept of the Einstein-Rosen bridge. I think it's gotta exist, I'm going to be so disappointed if it doesn't. Ellie's trip through space was gorgeous, I loved it. You feel such pity and empathy for her, fighting all through the movie from those who try to take her research away from her, and ultimately even her trip from her- you have such victory when she makes her trip and proves it, yet still people don't believe (I literally cheered when they said 'it wasn't the static that interested me, it was the fact that it recorded eighteen hours of static') and I was so glad it all worked out.


Seriously, go check out this movie. It's great. Brings up so many questions about faith, God, science...loved it. :)