Is it a coincidence that the first and last words we hear in Interstellar come from a woman? Perhaps, but first take into account how crucial the actions of women are in the film. Very few big, effects-driven films are powered by strong women; fewer even acknowledge the necessity of women beyond looking pretty and existing as objects for the men. Interstellar may have one of Hollywood's most bankable male stars in the lead role, but make no mistake that Interstellar's women play a huge role. Consider the fact that Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway), most likely named after legendary explorer Amelia Earhart, simultaneously gets further across the universe than anyone in human history and establishes a vital new colony for mankind. Consider that it's Murphy (Jessica Chastain), and not Prof. Brand, that cracks the gravity problem, thus saving humanity from extinction on Earth. Murph's are the first and final words of the film, and it's her - much to Cooper's surprise - that has gone down in history as a hero by the time Cooper re-emerges from the black hole. Far too many Hollywood films ignore the importance of women in society; Interstellar tries to restore the balance.
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