Christopher Nolan is once again in the news as he claims that he has recreated an actual nuclear explosion for his upcoming film ‘Oppenheimer’. The filmmaker is famous for the unique stories and minimal CGI in his films. Here is a short list of films directed by Christopher Nolan that you will love to watch.
Memento (2000)- Amazon Prime Video:
‘Memento’ is a masterpiece by Nolan starring Guy Pearce, Joe Pantoliano, Carrie Ann Moss and other actors. It is an epitome of non-linear storytelling and experiments with the three act structure of a film very masterfully. The film is about Leonard Shelby who suffers from short term memory loss and wants to find his wife’s murderer and avenge her death. But he cannot trust his senses completely and it seems like Leonard is following a wrong lead. You will have to watch the movie to experience all the twists and turns and the superb climax of the movie. The movie is one of a kind and you should not miss it.
Dunkirk (2017)- Amazon Prime Video:
The award winning movie ‘Dunkirk’, written and directed by Christopher Nolan stars actors like Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Fionn Whitehead, Jack Lowden and many others. It tells a story from the tough times of World War 2 when a group of soldiers from Britain, France and Belgium are recruited to evacuate and save the city of Dunkirk in France when the German Nazi Army attacks the city. The movie is a visual spectacle and the technical elements of the movie elevate it to a very high level of storytelling. It is a must watch and will give you a sense of how the lives of soldiers were at the time of the big wars.
The Prestige (2007)- Amazon Prime Video:
‘The Prestige’ stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in the lead roles and has actors like Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall in important roles. It is based on a fantasy novel written in 1995 by Christopher Priest. ‘The prestige’ tells the story of two stage magicians who start out as friends but a tragedy makes their relationship bitter and they become sworn enemies. They dedicate their craft to the rivalry and both get fame but have to make terrible sacrifices.