Christopher Nolan is one of the directors who knew how to craft an engaging story that would put the audience on their feet and make them guess what would happen next, as well as support that story through amazing cinematic techniques.
Here are the 6 best critically acclaimed movies of Christopher Nolan-
1. The Dark Knight
IMDb: 9.0 /10
The Dark Knight has some unforgettable moments and some of the best performances in a superhero film. Heath Ledger as the Joker may go down as one of the greatest villains of all time. The story is set in the city of Gotham, where a new enemy of Batman wreaks havoc.
The film deals with chaos and natural conflict, created when ‘an unstoppable force meets an immovable object’. This crime saga is full of darkness and complexities, and it is one of Nolan’s best works to date.
2. Memento
IMDb: 8.4/10
Memento gave a characteristic style to Nolan’s storytelling ability. The movie is tragic and darkly comic and is based on an incredible, original short story by Christopher’s brother, Jonathan Nolan.
The movie is about a person who suffers from short-term memory loss and is driven to find the murderer of his wife. The story, with its amalgamation of different themes and cinematic devices, would paint a frightening image in your head. It would make you question your memories.
3. Dunkirk
IMDb: 7.8/10
Dunkirk was Nolan’s first history-related movie, where he aptly captured the tense and challenging situations of WWII. The film tells us about how 400,000 people were rescued when trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. Here, he uses the cross-cutting technique to tell war stories in three different arenas.
The film continuously rises in suspense throughout to keep the audience engaged. The special effects and sound design would make you feel like you’re in a real war field.
4. Insomnia
IMDb: 7.2/10
Starring Oscar winners Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hillary Swank, Insomnia is one of the most haunting murder mysteries of all time. The protagonist is a flawed character, just like many of Nolan’s masterpieces. It is the story of a sleep-deprived detective who is sent to Alaska to solve a murder case.
The movie establishes a blurred relationship between the hero and the villain. The film has some of the best performances in any Christopher Nolan movie.
5. Inception
IMDb: 8.8/10
A conceptual rollercoaster that would take your mind for a spin, Inception is the most popular mind-bending movie by Christopher Nolan. This film will make you doubt your conscience. The story is of Dom Cobb, who is tasked with planting an idea in someone’s mind.
The concept of dreams and reality is portrayed in a surreal way, especially regarding Cobb’s relationship with his wife. The film is quite inventive with a superb climax full of depth.
6. The Prestige
IMDb: 8.5/10
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest, The Prestige is an intense and starkly realistic period piece that brings a new edge to magicians in the early 1900s era, fighting to impress and amaze audiences everywhere. The story revolves around two versatile magicians who compete to master the greatest illusions of all time.
Nolan narrowed the line between science and magic by portraying the brilliant mind of Nikola Tesla. The movie’s script is rated highly by critics as well.
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