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Film Review #48 - Tenet (2020)

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Tenet (2020) is a film by Christopher Nolan that stands out as an extraordinarily creative and thrilling action sci-fi film that I’ve ever seen. Experiencing this film in 70mm was a revelation; its sound, particularly loud for a 70mm screening, added a delightful vintage analogue vibe.  Music: Ludwig Göransson's score is nothing short of AMAZING. His work, which also includes compositions for the further film Oppenheimer (2023) movie, is breathtakingly creative. The tracks meld seamlessly with the film’s narrative, underpinning its dynamic vibe. In my opinion, Göransson proves himself a musical genius. His sound design is simply top-notch. Story: The script is a mind-bending journey, filled with thought-provoking dialogues. Each line adds depth and clarity to the unfolding mission, making no word superfluous.The accents of the actors, however, were at times challenging to discern and the dialogues were very important to hear the complex story. This is a film that demands a second ...

Film Review #045 - Dunkirk (2017)

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Dunkirk (2017) is a historical epic thriller film that tells the story of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. It was written and directed by Christopher Nolan and shows the events from different perspectives - land, sea, and air. This is my 2nd time watching this film as my local cinema offered to watch it in the original version in 70mm projection. The image of the film in 70mm was vivid and vintage, although there was an occasional flickering during the film. The sound design in 'Dunkirk' is exceptional, reminiscent of the iconic ticking clock in Nolan's Interstellar (2014). This stood out to me the most with Hans Zimmer's score which is a masterpiece. It employs the Shepard tone, brilliantly underscoring the film's themes of fear and tension among the soldiers and the fear of the unknown. The Music and visual storytelling was emphasized a lot in this film and was pivotal. Although there was little dialogue in the movie, the dialogue per se was exceptional...