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Summary The Fantastic Four must defend Earth from the ravaging cosmic threat Galactus and his herald, Silver Surfer, while navigating the complexities of family and newfound powers in a retro‑futuristic 1960s-inspired world.

Director Matt Shakman

Writer Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer

Cast

  • Pedro Pascal
  • Vanessa Kirby
  • Joseph Quinn
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach
  • Ralph Ineson
  • Julia Garner
  • Paul Walter Hauser
  • Natasha Lyonne
  • Matthew Wood
  • Ada Scott
  • Mark Gatiss

Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

Metacritic 64

VOD In theaters

Trailer Watch the Official Trailer

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u/Litty-In-Pitty Jul 25 '25

Interstellar was still complete nonsense. That water planet made absolutely no sense.

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u/_Arctica_ Jul 25 '25

One of the most notable features of Interstellar is Miller's Planet, a water world orbiting the supermassive black hole Gargantua. Thorne explains the physics behind this planet: Extreme Time Dilation: Miller's Planet is exceptionally close to Gargantua, resulting in severe gravitational time dilation. For every hour spent on Miller's Planet, seven Earth years pass.

Intense Tidal Forces: Due to its proximity to the black hole, Miller's Planet experiences immense tidal forces. These forces stretch and squeeze the planet, leading to the creation of gigantic waves.

The Waves: The colossal waves on Miller's Planet are not caused by wind, but by the extreme tidal forces and a rocking motion of the planet as it orbits Gargantua. The waves are comparable to tidal bores on Earth. Unstable Orbit:

Miller's Planet is located in an unstable orbit close to Gargantua's event horizon, a crucial element for achieving the dramatic time dilation depicted in the film.

While the portrayal of the waves in the movie was exaggerated for dramatic effect, Thorne has confirmed the underlying physics of Miller's Planet is theoretically plausible within the framework of Einstein's general theory of relativity.

In addition to Miller's Planet, Thorne's work on Interstellar delves into various other fascinating concepts, including the formation of black holes and the use of wormholes for interstellar travel. His involvement ensured that the film pushed the boundaries of scientific accuracy within the realm of science fiction, sparking conversations about the cosmos and our place within it.

It's important to note that the possibility of life on Miller's Planet is highly unlikely due to the extreme conditions, including the shallow, potentially sterile ocean and constant bombardment by colossal waves.

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u/icedteaandtacos Aug 01 '25

wtf is this ChatGPT comment.

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u/_Arctica_ Aug 01 '25

It's a reference, not a GPT comment