I question the films length, and whether it might be one of the factors working against its overall enjoyment. To be sure their are brilliant moments and visually beautifully scenes, particularly those involving the dust storms, the massive tidal wave, and Manns icy planet. But the film also has silly moments that are less then Narratively satisfying, or unecassary plot devices, such as Manns betrayal and attempted murder of Cooper. I think the movie would have worked better condensed and shortened. On the other hand their are intellectual pleasures and emotional scenes that also make it not all together a bad experience.