After Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ swept the floors by winning several Oscars including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards it may intrigue you to explore the filmmaker’s works.
Here are 10 Nolan films that you should check out:-
The Dark Knight (2008)
Recognised as the best superhero movie by a wide variety of comic nerds and one of the best sequels to ever exist ‘The Dark Knight’ is known best for late Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the comic book villain ‘the Joker’. The grounded nature of this movie makes it a standout among others in it’s category. It has received a rating of 9.0 on IMDb.
Inception (2010)
A science fiction action film that revolves around entering dreams that requires your viewing because of how outright inventive the story is. It is also a rare collaboration between Nolan and Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio which makes it a definite watch. It has received a rating of 8.8 on IMDb.
Interstellar (2014)
A Sci-Fi featuring Matthew McConaughey and set in a dystopian future where Earth has become uninhabitable in the future. McConaughey stars as a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper. A noteworthy performance from McConaughey and music by Hans Zimmer makes it a necessary watch especially if you are a Science nerd. It has received a rating of 8.7 on IMDb.
The Prestige (2006)
Set in the 1890s London two magicians engage in a battle to outwit each other while putting everything on the line. Starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman as the two magicians the setting of the film alone makes it worth a watch. But the final twist is just a cherry on the top. It has received a rating of 8.5 on IMDb.
Oppenheimer (2023)
The intriguing story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb, this film will take you on a very interesting journey especially if you have an interest in the history of that period. It has received a rating of 8.4 on IMDb.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
This film is particularly notable for concluding the narrative of Christian Bale’s Batman and featuring Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Bane. Alongside these elements, the music composed by Hans Zimmer enhances its appeal, making it essential viewing for fans of both Batman and Nolan’s work. It has received a rating of 8.4 on IMDb.
Memento (2000)
Man with a short-term memory loss is challenged to track down his wife’s killer. The thing that makes ‘Memento’ special is it’s non-linear narrative. The performance from Guy Pearce just adds to the perfection of the film. It has received a rating of 8.4 on IMDb.
Batman Begins (2005)
‘Batman Begins’ is noteworthy for rebooting the story of Batman with a fresh start and was just released around a time when superhero movies were gaining traction. Both Christian Bale and Liam Neeson gave an outstanding performance. It has received a rating of 8.2 on IMDb.
Dunkirk (2017)
During a fierce World War II battle, Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France find themselves surrounded by the German Army and undergo evacuation. ‘Dunkirk’ is recognised as one of the best war movies by many and received several accolades including eight academy award nominations. It has received a rating of 7.8 on IMDb.
Tenet (2020)
John David Washington star in the film and is known just as a ‘Protagonist’ he is on a journey to fight for the survival of the entire world. It will grip you the entire way. It has received a rating of 7.3 on IMDb.