The story begins in the dusty Midwest of the United States. The crops are failing and food is scarce*. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is a farmer. In a world where families are struggling to put food on the table, the idea of space travel seems absurd*. Cooper is told by his children’s school teachers that he is part of a “caretaker generation” whose only goal is survival*.

    We learn that Cooper is, in fact, a former a test pilot and engineer.

    After seeing strange signs in the farmhouse, he and his 10-year-old daughter Murph start traveling and arrive at a secret NASA* base in the desert. Here, he is signed up by his old professor (Michael Caine) to join a space trip in search of new habitations* for people. Among the astronauts is the professor’s beautiful daughter Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway).

    But he may never see his own children again — and if he does, they may be very much older than he is by the time he returns. Cooper is heading toward planets on which every hour that passes counts* for seven years back on earth.

    The film refers to love and family ties as key drivers* in people’s fight for survival. The reason the scientists can push themselves so hard is because they are fighting to protect those closest to them. McConaughey’s acting is almost as strong as his Oscar winning turn in “The Dallas Buyers’ Club.”

    Hathaway is also good as the scientist torn between her responsibilities and her feelings.

    The filmmakers give a far-fetched* story an air of truth by featuring interview footage with various old-timers* who talk about past events as if this was a documentary.

    As in “Gravity,” the filmmakers use the silence of space to bring out the eeriness*. Hans Zimmer’s music, heavy on organs, has a sacral* feel. This is not just a movie for sci-fi fans. It’s a weepie* as well.(SD-Agencies)