 by webslinger943 2 days ago (Sun Jun 27 2010 20:34:05) |
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In my opinion, Nolan has yet to make a bad film and in general I don't believe the overall quality of his films has gone down over the last decade. This is his first completely original work since Memento (technically Following is his only original work, which I think is brilliant, but I like to count Memento as original because his screenplay is quite a bit different from Jonathan Nolan's story). Judging from Following and Memento, two original films based on no previously published material (unless you count Memento Mori) the quality of Nolan's writing is astonishing. Say what you will about the Batman films, Nolan's original works are largely viewed as his best work. Seeing as this is his most ambitious work to date and is his first original work in a decade more or less, I expect great things (no pressure, lol). To me, his original works are his best because of his control over the material and his ability to create such unique, complex, tormented, layered characters. His stories usually have a poignant, tragic, human quality to them, which I find refreshing, to counter all the recycled Hollywood formulas being churned out every year.
Aesthetically, his films are all tightly edited, move at a brisk pace have a dark, moody style to them, which I love, but they are not without humor. To me Nolan is not only a gifted storyteller, but a master craftsmen. His films demand your attention and doesn't let the audience take his film for granted. Just look at Memento, the Prestige, even the Dark Knight. So much information conveyed to the audience throughout the running time in each of his films, he doesn't let you look away. I don't expect Inception to be any different. We already know that some people are speculating as to how complex and confusing it will be. Like I said, this is vintage Nolan.
I love the concept of the film and in a way I believe Nolan has been building toward this film thorughout his career, judging by it's ambitious nature. While I'm not expecting it to be his crowning achievement (it will take a lot to beat Memento and we don't know what else he has in store for us later in his career) I expect this film to be quite satisfying.
Aesthetically, his films are all tightly edited, move at a brisk pace have a dark, moody style to them, which I love, but they are not without humor. To me Nolan is not only a gifted storyteller, but a master craftsmen. His films demand your attention and doesn't let the audience take his film for granted. Just look at Memento, the Prestige, even the Dark Knight. So much information conveyed to the audience throughout the running time in each of his films, he doesn't let you look away. I don't expect Inception to be any different. We already know that some people are speculating as to how complex and confusing it will be. Like I said, this is vintage Nolan.
I love the concept of the film and in a way I believe Nolan has been building toward this film thorughout his career, judging by it's ambitious nature. While I'm not expecting it to be his crowning achievement (it will take a lot to beat Memento and we don't know what else he has in store for us later in his career) I expect this film to be quite satisfying.
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Wow, I couldn't have said it better myself. If you haven't heard about Inception yet, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend to watch the trailer and check out the movie when it comes out on July 16th! ;)
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