“It’s Not A Puzzle”: Christopher Nolan Addresses “Frustration” Over Movies Like Tenet

Christopher Nolan believes that understanding every detail in his films is not necessary; it's about experiencing them. Nolan says that audiences aren't meant to understand everything in Tenet, which has proven to be his most divisive recent film. Tenet was criticized for being too difficult to follow, but it features some standout set pieces and filmmaking.
Christopher Nolan defends the ambiguity and confusing nature of some of his films, particularly Tenet and Inception. Responsible for movies like The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, and Interstellar, Nolan is widely regarded as one of the most gifted filmmakers currently working in Hollywood. The director released his Oscar-nominated Oppenheimer last summer to rave reviews, and the historical biopic deviated from some of his more mind-bending projects in the past, especially 2021's Tenet.
In a recent interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Nolan is asked specifically about the confusion surrounding Tenet, and he uses...
Christopher Nolan defends the ambiguity and confusing nature of some of his films, particularly Tenet and Inception. Responsible for movies like The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, and Interstellar, Nolan is widely regarded as one of the most gifted filmmakers currently working in Hollywood. The director released his Oscar-nominated Oppenheimer last summer to rave reviews, and the historical biopic deviated from some of his more mind-bending projects in the past, especially 2021's Tenet.
In a recent interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Nolan is asked specifically about the confusion surrounding Tenet, and he uses...
- 2/8/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
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