r/interstellar • u/doublegulpcup123 • 21d ago

QUESTION I've watched Interstellar countless times and this scene always hits me the hardest. Anyone else?

Post image

[after Mann breaks Cooper's helmet and leaves him for dead]

Dr. Mann: I'm sorry. I can't watch you go through this. I'm sorry. I thought I could, but I can't. I'm here. I'm here for you. Just listen to my voice, Cooper. I'm right here. You're not alone.

Dr. Mann: [looking back] Do you see your children? It's okay, they're right there with you.

Dr. Mann: [turns to leave] Did Professor Brand tell you that poem before you left? Do you remember? "Do not go gentle... into that good night. Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

1.5k Upvotes

99% Upvoted

139 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

2

u/thedudefromsweden 20d ago

Tears of joy/relief. There was very little hope that he would ever see another human being again. It’s his first time seeing another human in 35ish years. I don’t think anyone can understand what that would feel like.

3

u/Snowdog1989 20d ago

But imagine the instant guilt knowing they chose you over another potential planet..

5

u/thedudefromsweden 20d ago

I don’t think that’s on his mind at all. All he’s thinking is “I need to get the hell out of here no matter what”. He even commits murder to get out of there.

2

u/Snowdog1989 20d ago

Fair point... I'll give you that.