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The name of the British director Christopher Nolan is known all over the world. This man is one of the most influential and famous filmmakers of his time. His films are a great success with the audience, so most of them have become leaders in the box office.
Although this movie is not for everyone. His creations are called “intellectual blockbusters”. Each tape touches on important issues (human morality, personal identity, the nature of memory, internal conflicts). Viewing obliges to delve into the plot, observe and think. Another feature is the non-linearity of events. Watching a movie “in passing” will not work, you will simply lose the thread of the story.
The rating of the best films of Christopher Nolan will definitely be appreciated by fans of his work. If you still haven’t seen his work, be sure to catch up.
10Persecution (1999)
The director’s first feature film. The budget is very modest – 6 thousand dollars, it was filmed in black and white film. Despite these two factors, the film did not go unnoticed, received several awards, many positive reviews. The film was even recognized as the best among other low-budget films.
The main character is a young writer. He often walks around the city in search of plots for his books, watches passers-by, pursues them. Soon the man realizes that this game is pulling him deeper and deeper. He likes to see how other people live. One day he meets a guy who trades in theft. From this moment on, his life will never be the same…
9.Tenet (2020)
Sci-fi action movie. Ranked third at the box office, making it into the top three highest-grossing films of 2020. By the way, its premiere was postponed several times due to the pandemic.
The main character is a CIA agent who must prevent the Third World War. Together with British intelligence officers, he will confront a Russian oligarch, an arms dealer. But they have something more powerful – time reversal. This technology is capable of turning it back…
The film was acclaimed by critics and audiences, but many considered the plot to be confusing. So it’s better not to get distracted while watching.
8.Remember (2000).
Psychological detective story written by Christopher himself. For over twenty years, it has consistently been listed in the top 250 movies of all time (according to the Internet Movie Database, the world’s largest movie site).
Leonard Shelby is looking for his wife’s killer. The situation is complicated by the fact that after a severe head injury, he suffers from anterograde amnesia. He remembers the past in great detail, but what happened five minutes ago is a big mystery to him. He keeps notes and photos for himself, but this method doesn’t always work. Leonardo has assistants, but he cannot trust them…
7. Batman: The Beginning (2005)
Superhero thriller, the first part of the Batman trilogy. Based on comics.
Bruce Wayne was born into a wealthy family. It seemed that there were many happy days ahead, but at the age of eight, the boy loses his parents. They are killed before his eyes. Having matured, he decides to fight for justice, help the disadvantaged and punish criminals. First, Bruce is trained in martial arts, and then returns to his hometown. He is confident that he will bring order here.
The film revolutionized the comic book film adaptations. Here the main idea is the formation of Batman’s personality, this is not so much an action movie as a crime drama.
6. Insomnia (2002)
Detective thriller, a remake of a Norwegian film.
Detectives Will Dormer and Hap Eckhart travel to a small town in Alaska. Here the murder of a young girl is committed, they have to find the criminals. They will be assisted by local police officers, including Detective Ellie Boer, who idolizes Dormer. Soon there is a suspect, and then Eckhart dies. The ongoing events deprive Will of sleep, but this is not the only trouble that can happen to him …
Most viewers find this movie boring. If you are going to watch it, prepare for the fact that there will be no action here. Cinema “from another opera” – important issues are touched upon, the emotional throwing of the protagonist is described. Justice or law – what choice will he make?
5. The Dark Knight (2008)
The second part of the Batman trilogy. A huge box office success, top ratings – “The Dark Knight” has become one of Nolan’s most successful works.
Batman is once again trying to purge Gotham of organized crime. This time, the District Attorney and Lieutenant Gordon will help him. In the meantime, the inhabitants of the city tremble with fear. The criminal genius Joker announces that from now on Gotham will obey him at night. Will Batman cope with such a strong opponent?
4. Dunkirk (2017)
Military drama dedicated to the events that took place during the Second World War.
1940, France. 400 soldiers are waiting to be rescued at Dunkirk.
The film has a unique construction. It is divided into three parts: week, day and hour.
The main character soldier Tommy, along with others like him, is waiting for his fate on the beach. They hope to be evacuated. German bombers drop several shells, most of the soldiers die. Tommy is ready to do anything to survive, but the chances are negligible…
3. Prestige (2006)
Dramatic thriller. Christopher directed it based on the fantasy drama by Christopher Priest. A beautiful and exciting story about the enmity of two magicians, two wizards.
No, this is not a fairy tale, this is real life. The two illusionists Alfred and Robert have long been rivals. Gradually, friendly competition develops into a real war. Each of them wants to be the best in their field. They no longer care who suffers from this enmity. Close people die, but even such terrible events cannot stop Alfred and Robert…
2. Interstellar (2014)
Science fiction. Christopher co-wrote the script for the film with his brother Jonathan. “Interstellar” received many awards, including “Oscar” (in the nomination “Best Special Effects”).
The climate has changed on earth, dust storms are raging, crops are dying, humanity is under the threat of extinction. food crisis. The protagonist Joseph Cooper, a former NASA astronaut, is trying to survive on his farm, but things aren’t going well. When a former boss invites him to look for another planet suitable for life, Cooper agrees without hesitation. Together with other astronauts, he goes on a dangerous journey through a wormhole that connects different regions of space and time.
1. The Beginning (2010)
Science fiction thriller. In terms of genre, it is similar to a robbery movie, with the only difference being that non-traditional methods are used here.
The talented thief Cobb does not steal jewelry and money, he is interested in personal and professional secrets. Industrial espionage. Soon, he is given an impossible task: not to “steal”, but to introduce an idea into someone else’s subconscious. Cobb does not know if he can do it, but there is no way to refuse. There is too much at stake – the opportunity to see the children again …
Beautiful, spectacular, exciting … A twisted plot does not allow the viewer to understand what is on the screen: reality or someone’s dream. The film has stood the test of time, 10 years have passed since the premiere, but it is still very popular with the audience.