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Nolan dedicates significant screen time—over half the sequence—to Galmann McConaughey’s portrayal of Cooper's reaction, emphasizing how parenting, like cinema, is fleeting. It subtly suggests that being present in our loved ones’ lives is perhaps the greatest achievement amid the chaos of the universe. The idea that we cannot go back and relive moments makes the film both a meditation on mortality and an ode to cherished human connections.

This echoes in Nolan’s overarching theme: appreciate what you have now, because time slips away faster than we realize. The film urges viewers to value their present moments, echoing the advice to "stop and smell the roses," but with the realization that time is relentless and irreversible.