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dholliday said:
The Prestige.

Nolan's characters leave me cold and the same story here: Michael Caine playing the same fella he's always played, the over-rated Christian Bale playing the same moody one-note he feels safest performing (such a shame as he was brilliant in American Psycho), the two broads being forgettably bland. Only Wolverine did well from the main cast, also played a stunner as Root. David Bowie was also good.

Another Nolan issue is the timelines being all over the shop, but it was just about bearable. The camera was mainly handheld and this sometimes prevented a clearer look at certain sleight of hands, which was probably the intention but it was a bit offputting.

On the plus front the film was something very different to the norm, very well told and genuinely kept me guessing. Expert use of misdirection.

In the end despite the niggles I was impressed and rate it my favourite Nolan: 8/10. From his work still to see The Following and Insomnia. I get why he's so highly-rated, just not always my cup of tea.
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Probably my favourite Nolan, overall not a fan of his films.
 
tadao said:
White Bird In A Blizzard (2014) -

Shailene Woodley (Kat), Eva Green (Eve) and Christopher Meloni (Brock), star in this 'coming of age' drama, set around the disappearance of Kats mother.
It didn't do too well at the box office or in reviews but, I really enjoyed it.
Good acting, decent storyline and cool soundtrack. 7.5/10.
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Really enjoyed this film. Unfortunately I expected the ending seeing as it's a Gregg Araki film and the film was lacking the Gregg Araki style right until the ending.
 
coollino said:
Really enjoyed this film. Unfortunately I expected the ending seeing as it's a Gregg Araki film and the film was lacking the Gregg Araki style right until the ending.
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I didn't think it'd be that ending until about 2 mins before it, then I was hoping it would be, because it would be strangely funny?
 
dholliday said:
Memento was hard work without being entertaining.
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I like Nolan, tho not a massive fan of his Batman movies, but Memento is my favourite of his films (I haven't seen The Prestige). Love the way it all falls into place, and the structure of the film I think is really clever and makes it stand out. One of those films that rewards repeat viewings, and if you get the special edition there is a version where in plays out in normal chronological order.
 
dholliday said:
The Prestige.

Nolan's characters leave me cold and the same story here: Michael Caine playing the same fella he's always played, the over-rated Christian Bale playing the same moody one-note he feels safest performing (such a shame as he was brilliant in American Psycho), the two broads being forgettably bland. Only Wolverine did well from the main cast, also played a stunner as Root. David Bowie was also good.

Another Nolan issue is the timelines being all over the shop, but it was just about bearable. The camera was mainly handheld and this sometimes prevented a clearer look at certain sleight of hands, which was probably the intention but it was a bit offputting.

On the plus front the film was something very different to the norm, very well told and genuinely kept me guessing. Expert use of misdirection.

In the end despite the niggles I was impressed and rate it my favourite Nolan: 8/10. From his work still to see The Following and Insomnia. I get why he's so highly-rated, just not always my cup of tea.
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Fantastic film in my opinion.
Very very clever story that keeps you wondering and thinking right to the end.
You start not liking Bale's character, but warm to him as the film goes on

Particularly liked the Tesla sub plot as well. Brilliantly played by David Bowie I thought.
 

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