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KavyumeshDec 11, 2020

I accept that it's confusing, I had to watch it 2 times to completely understand it but that's why it's fun. Christopher Nolan always keeps people asking what's next? and keep them hooked to the story

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JonDocDec 11, 2020

“What is this movie about? How is she still alive? She just got shot six times. What just happened? Who is the bad guy? Are they the bad guys? Is this about time travel? Or the reversal of time? Why is he wearing a mask? Is this about COVID?“What is this movie about? How is she still alive? She just got shot six times. What just happened? Who is the bad guy? Are they the bad guys? Is this about time travel? Or the reversal of time? Why is he wearing a mask? Is this about COVID? Why is he fighting himself? This movie is even more confusing than Inception. “

These are just some of the actual comments I heard while watching Tenet -Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster - a very clever, confusing and deeply frustrating film - perhaps the perfect movie for the madness and disappointment that is 2020. An expensive, very high concept testament to the clout Nolan currently carries in Hollywood right now since he’s allowed to make high brow blockbusters. Cue British accent “I know, let’s make a $250m movie and run the whole 2 and a half hours in reverse.’ The editor must be like WTF?
Nolan is a genius. Too clever me. Maybe I’ll enjoy this more on a second viewing, but is that a sign of a good movie? One that leaves the vast majority of the audience confused? Clarity of narration is key to enjoyability. Washington and Branagh’s performances are brilliant but, can we all fast forward to the future please! Roll on 2021 so we can watch the all the proper blockbusters that got deferred. (On the big screen as Nolan rightly says)… Expand

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PanchogulDec 11, 2020

A Nolan parece fascinarle crear historias que si bien son muy buenas, creativas y visionarias, en algunas ocasiones se ve demasiado pretencioso y Tenet es uno de esos casos, requiere estar concentrado y atento desde el comienzo, de loA Nolan parece fascinarle crear historias que si bien son muy buenas, creativas y visionarias, en algunas ocasiones se ve demasiado pretencioso y Tenet es uno de esos casos, requiere estar concentrado y atento desde el comienzo, de lo contrario te será muy difícil seguirla, sin embargo, a nivel técnico es excelente como de costumbre y las actuaciones también están a la altura, emocionalmente fría como el hielo, no es la mejor opción si no has visto antes las películas de Nolan.… Expand

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GamerGeezusDec 11, 2020

Garbage movie. Nolan forgot how to make good movies and just shot a parody on himself.

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Pavan07Dec 11, 2020

Amazing!!, Chris nolan style off writing and screenplay. You should not miss this epic movie, watch it in theaters, a lot of science and quantum physics involved so it takes time to understand the movie, other than that this is brilliant. AAmazing!!, Chris nolan style off writing and screenplay. You should not miss this epic movie, watch it in theaters, a lot of science and quantum physics involved so it takes time to understand the movie, other than that this is brilliant. A great work from Mr. Christopher nolan.… Expand

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RobwinzDec 11, 2020

Tenet is probably the best movie of this year, it's honestly worth the watch.

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ShadowWalkerDec 10, 2020

Even when I understood everything that went on (thanks Internet), Tenet remained an average movie at best. Definitely my least favorite Nolan movie until now.

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crigamonSep 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a magnificent Inception-esque film was taken from the sleeve Christopher Nolan. Extraordinary! Fantastic! Sensational!… Expand

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Arcturian_UlverDec 9, 2020

A true Nolan movie. Fast paced spy thriller, beautiful shots, fantastic plot, 2 great main actors - young Washington - good job! Bombastic sound and music and of course supernatural scientific element which creates this movie. You have to boA true Nolan movie. Fast paced spy thriller, beautiful shots, fantastic plot, 2 great main actors - young Washington - good job! Bombastic sound and music and of course supernatural scientific element which creates this movie. You have to bo focused and pay attention to details then you get the full picture. As a fan of Nolan works I highly recommend this movie.… Expand

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DexEngineerDec 8, 2020

I have no idea why this movie exists. A few action scenes does not justify long boring dialogs, even if they are most importance to the plot. Emotionless, boring movie. There are moments which look like cheap production. Give me my time back!

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MrSaltieCroc2ODec 8, 2020

Would have probably been good but had to leave the cinema because the sound editors were on crack and i could not hear the dialogue over the music or literally everything over the explosions. Sorry nolan, i don’t blame you for this one, but iWould have probably been good but had to leave the cinema because the sound editors were on crack and i could not hear the dialogue over the music or literally everything over the explosions. Sorry nolan, i don’t blame you for this one, but i have to give this one a 3/10.… Expand

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AkidomaDec 8, 2020

Je trouve que ce film est surcoté. La photographie est magnifique, les scènes d'actions sont pas mal, mais le scénario...Nom de dieu. Jonathan Nolan devrait retravailler avec son frère et nous pondre un meilleur scénario car en solo,Je trouve que ce film est surcoté. La photographie est magnifique, les scènes d'actions sont pas mal, mais le scénario...Nom de dieu. Jonathan Nolan devrait retravailler avec son frère et nous pondre un meilleur scénario car en solo, Christopher n'est pas doué.… Expand

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KimsDec 7, 2020

Very weak plot, gave it a 3 for the visual effects.
Could not empathise with any of the characters.
Very ovverated movie.

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sachineldhoDec 6, 2020

I loved the complexity of the plot, but I couldn't stand the poor filmmaking and worse editing. Even the cinematography is **** Nolan put all his effort into making the plot complex that he forgot his basic filmmaking lessons. Compare a shotI loved the complexity of the plot, but I couldn't stand the poor filmmaking and worse editing. Even the cinematography is **** Nolan put all his effort into making the plot complex that he forgot his basic filmmaking lessons. Compare a shot from Dunkirk with Tenet, and you will understand it easily.… Expand

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ApadfaszaDec 5, 2020

Utter trash. Bad acting. Had to turn movie off at the half it was so bad. Small-frame BLM-star protagonist is beating large bodyguards in a strange gravity-free mass-free Movie world. Story is junk. Christopher Nolan is probably getting earlyUtter trash. Bad acting. Had to turn movie off at the half it was so bad. Small-frame BLM-star protagonist is beating large bodyguards in a strange gravity-free mass-free Movie world. Story is junk. Christopher Nolan is probably getting early dementia a sure sign for inventing such a trash idea.… Expand

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RMckayDec 5, 2020

There's a fatal flaw in this film. Despite it's stellar effects and mind bending timeline, Tenet has no soul. The whole time I found myself wondering 'why should I care about what these characters do'. In Nolan's best film (in my opinion)There's a fatal flaw in this film. Despite it's stellar effects and mind bending timeline, Tenet has no soul. The whole time I found myself wondering 'why should I care about what these characters do'. In Nolan's best film (in my opinion) 'Inception', we get to know the characters and their flaws. Getting to know why Leo does what he does, and his being haunted by things in the past is what makes us relate to him. In Tenet there is no back story. No motive for the 'Protagonist' to do what he does. There's a great performance by Robert Pattinson, which is probably the acting highlight of the film. I can't give the film a bad review, as it was entertaining, but I also can't give it a stellar review either as it was lifeless. It would seem almost as if Nolan came up with the idea of the special effects first, and then haphazardly built a hollow story around it, as the vessel to carry this intriguing piece of eye candy. All in all, that's what Tenet is. Eye candy. It's good eye candy, but falls flatter than a sheet of paper when it comes to heart. I'd easily give this an 8 instead of a 6 if there was even an iota of reason to care about why the characters do what they do. Still worth the watch for FX alone though.… Expand

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DoomSlayer3Dec 4, 2020

Confusing at 1st watch, a masterpiece at 2nd watch. I watched the movie with subtitles both the times to make it easy as English is not my native language.

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Isaiah_T_30Dec 4, 2020

The music and sound mixing are way too loud, when the characters are explaining stuff or when there's a dialogue scene, I can't hear them because of the music. Although, many people make it seem like it's bad, but it really isn't. There areThe music and sound mixing are way too loud, when the characters are explaining stuff or when there's a dialogue scene, I can't hear them because of the music. Although, many people make it seem like it's bad, but it really isn't. There are some qualities that you'll expect from a Christopher Nolan movie. Nolan basically had a great idea for a film, and basically didn't know how to execute it to the big screen.… Expand

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MrArminDec 3, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, I must say that this movie was the best action movie of 2020
But the fact is that it was one of Nolan's worst films
It was not comparable to Inception at all
It was a good and breathtaking action
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ankursaha2711Dec 3, 2020

I think those who rated this movie below 9 don't know who Christopher Nolan is

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Deathstroke88Dec 1, 2020

Nice film. did not expect the movie. Accidentally saw it at the box office. I love Nolan's work. I watched the film in one breath, intrigued the plot, pleased with the shooting, the music. but what can we say, we yearned for films in the cinema

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zedzdedDec 1, 2020

i hated interstellar and i thought inception was dull as dishwater but after watching Tenet, i'm starting to reassess nolan's movies. yes they are exposition heavy and the dialogue is plodding and you can actually see the actors strugglingi hated interstellar and i thought inception was dull as dishwater but after watching Tenet, i'm starting to reassess nolan's movies. yes they are exposition heavy and the dialogue is plodding and you can actually see the actors struggling to find a way to deliver their terrible lines but like Russel Crowe said in Gladiator:"Are you not entertained?!?!?".

The setpieces are always visually stunning and the concepts are designed to be baffling. They're not something that lend themselves well to visual explanation but now I see them more like David Lynch movies - almost dream like. And when i watch the movies with this feeling - like we are not supposed to wholly understand, then you can just enjoy them for the silly dialogue that is designed to be baffling and nonsensical and just engage with the mish mashy spectacle of the whole mess. Then they are fun and enjoyable. If you take it too seriously and analytically, which, granted you might feel like you are supposed to, then it's a massive disappointment. If you enjoy it like a mission impossible thriller then it's a fun ride and visually stunning.

there will always be a place in my heart for the prestige and memento though and dunkirk was solid. they hold up on many different levels. tenet can be enjoyable if you keep your analytical and logical brain in check and just enjoy on a visceral level. kinda like a brainy fast and furious lol.… Expand

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tarekaliDec 1, 2020

Nolan continues to challenge our established notions of cinema, especially of linear storytelling and cause effect. Watching Tenet is like peeling an onion from the outside inwards, and from the inside outwards. Towards the end of the filmNolan continues to challenge our established notions of cinema, especially of linear storytelling and cause effect. Watching Tenet is like peeling an onion from the outside inwards, and from the inside outwards. Towards the end of the film you have some notion of meeting in the middle, but you know many viewings are needed to connect the roots and branches of this complex tree. As a visual storyteller Nolan continues to deliver, his set pieces and action sequences are adequate, though some moments seemed repeated from previous outings especially Dark Knight. Some vistas seemed like fillers lifted from random Bond films. The underlying technology of inversion was not adequately explained to a science buff like me, and seemed somewhat glossed over for convenience. The communication between present protagonists and future masters could also benefit from additional expansion. The abusive marriage in the center of the plot seemed a distraction and not conducive to the conclusion. The movie is a challenge to watch in trying to keep diametrically opposite timelines unified in the mind. There are several aha moments when you get the satisfaction of realizing or predicting what just happened, but long stretches of head scratching in between. Definitely cerebral cinema for formidable minds.… Expand

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KouroshMBDNov 30, 2020

Masterpiece. With brilliant sequences that make you feel excited. Specially some of them which shows inversion. AWESOME

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JadedWingsNov 29, 2020

While i definately like the special effects that this film features, everything playing backwards. They are using it so much it becomes a part of the movie and not a special effect,
what the Matrix did right with bullet time, this movieWhile i definately like the special effects that this film features, everything playing backwards. They are using it so much it becomes a part of the movie and not a special effect,
what the Matrix did right with bullet time, this movie completely destroys the mystical backwards effect and trow it in your face like an over the top cake. I hate to see all movies with a pinch of action turn into action specticals, like if the audience doesn't allready know it's possible. Carefully injecting these special effects and pacing is a thing of the past, none of the modern movies can compete with the action movies of the past simple because a bunch of idiots can make movies these day, same goes for the writing process.… Expand

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DubeauNov 28, 2020

Tenet is difficult to understand but fun to watch. The story is especially intricate and around half the movie, begins to be too hard to decipher. It's better to watch it without thinking too much. For me the tumbling car sequence and after,Tenet is difficult to understand but fun to watch. The story is especially intricate and around half the movie, begins to be too hard to decipher. It's better to watch it without thinking too much. For me the tumbling car sequence and after, made me reject part of the premises. That said the FX are absolutely amazing. The music isn't so good but does the job. The acting is superb. I give it 75%. For the FX and the actors, but the story was too complex.… Expand

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OlivierPielNov 28, 2020

Dumb.Dull.Pretentious. A rare combination indeed. Worst "blockbuster" of this century yet.

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phlygerlNov 26, 2020

I've watched TENET multiple times in the theaters. So, so good! Edge of your seat action, gripping drama, intriguing puzzle-box plot, high emotion, stunning sets, jaw dropping cinematography, cool stunts, capable (and attractive)I've watched TENET multiple times in the theaters. So, so good! Edge of your seat action, gripping drama, intriguing puzzle-box plot, high emotion, stunning sets, jaw dropping cinematography, cool stunts, capable (and attractive) actors...this movie has it all. … Expand

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fanfan777Nov 22, 2020

I decided to give it 3 stars thanks to the score, which, even though it wasn’t Zimmer’s, I personally absolutely loved. I don’t think the film would go far without it, as the plot seems overstretched, overcrowded with unbelievableI decided to give it 3 stars thanks to the score, which, even though it wasn’t Zimmer’s, I personally absolutely loved. I don’t think the film would go far without it, as the plot seems overstretched, overcrowded with unbelievable explanations apparently based on Quantum physics mentioned a couple of times, but nothing really seems to add up. The theory of Inverted Mouvements in the film is just not supported by what we undeserving and then see. Typical, action packed Hollywood film, packed with stereotypes; it actually seems like a propaganda film that further pushes our society into polarization and glorifies cultural ignorance. “It’s a Cold War, cold as ICE. “ Wow.that’s BIG...… Expand

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AsaDaltonNov 20, 2020

Christopher Nolan has created his most confusing and convoluted story yet. I am all for dialogue and exposition that I don't understand, as long as the characters in the story understand. Unfortunately, with Tenet, I didn't understandChristopher Nolan has created his most confusing and convoluted story yet. I am all for dialogue and exposition that I don't understand, as long as the characters in the story understand. Unfortunately, with Tenet, I didn't understand anything, and neither did the characters. Thankfully, the grand direction, flawless cinematography, and stunning special effects keep this film afloat. If you have no problem with being confused and having a two-hour long headache, this film is perfect for you.… Expand

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ZaganEDFNov 16, 2020

What a barely coherent mess. Plot is so weak and all characters one dimensional. The director just wanted to showcase us how technically cool he is with mixed timelines. Bravo!

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Gomol-HQNov 16, 2020

Ich mochte den Film. Er hatte eine Gute Story und der aufbau war mal was neues als immer der selbe explosions **** wie in jedem anderen film. Nur was mich an diesem film störte sind die kampfszenen. Diese vielen schnitte zerstören dasIch mochte den Film. Er hatte eine Gute Story und der aufbau war mal was neues als immer der selbe explosions **** wie in jedem anderen film. Nur was mich an diesem film störte sind die kampfszenen. Diese vielen schnitte zerstören das erlebnis ein wenig. Man kommt nicht mit und verliert sich schnell jedoch alles andere top.… Expand

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VickimageNov 15, 2020

Let’s face it - Tenet disappears up its own backside. It is spectacular to look at but the plot circles back on itself so often that by the end it simply makes no sense. John David Washington and Robert Pattinson are fine but Kenneth BranaghLet’s face it - Tenet disappears up its own backside. It is spectacular to look at but the plot circles back on itself so often that by the end it simply makes no sense. John David Washington and Robert Pattinson are fine but Kenneth Branagh chews up the scenery - so much ham. Elizabeth Debicki is miscast - too cool by far. And what is Christopher Nolan’s fetish for having characters in masks talking so you can’t work out what they’re saying? Surely Bane was enough of that. Some of the action set-pieces are spectacular but they are undercut by an endless number of scenes where the main characters try to explain what the whole “back from the future” concept is. The fact that Nolan has to do this over and over again showed to me that even he didn’t quite know what the heck was going on by the end.… Expand

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logi052Nov 14, 2020

it's a good movie and some good sound effects. it has michael caine and some new actors i've never seen before

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notalkingnowNov 10, 2020

This is by far the worst movie I have seen by Christopher Nolan. Where do I begin? First, maybe let's turn down the music and sound please? My eardrums were being raped in some scenes of this movie thanks to horrible music editing and mixing.This is by far the worst movie I have seen by Christopher Nolan. Where do I begin? First, maybe let's turn down the music and sound please? My eardrums were being raped in some scenes of this movie thanks to horrible music editing and mixing. It's just too loud.
Next, what was the point of the first half ? I kept asking myself "what's going on? who is this?" and trying to understand the fast-paced dialogue between characters. Critics are praising the acting, I am sorry what? Acting is barely passable level, it's just bland and soulless. No emotional investment at all. Movie tries to explain time-reversing things and people and just fails at it. Bunch of characters are expositions and "you are looking for that guy/girl actually" transitions between dialogues. Compared to, let's say Interstellar or Inception, this movie is just boring and less interesting. There is less visual spectacle (apart from 2-3 scenes) and most of the time you don't understand what is going on. 2h 30 min feels like 4 hours, but ironically if it was 4 hours, probably would have had more explanations and reasons behind stuff that was happening. I saw this movie in theatre (In UK you can, with mask on). Out of 10 people on whole room, only 2 people said they liked it (I came with 5 others who I knew and asked other 4 what they thought). What a disaster.
Other than cinematography and actual non-CGI work put in to create this movie, I have nothing good to say. Really poor.

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ColincNov 6, 2020

Nolan's ideas were always special, same for Tenet. He also manages to keep the heartbeat high and stable all through the film. But we can't find what destination the film want's us to reach.
We simply can't catch up the plot, and trust me,Nolan's ideas were always special, same for Tenet. He also manages to keep the heartbeat high and stable all through the film. But we can't find what destination the film want's us to reach.
We simply can't catch up the plot, and trust me, not in a fun way. Even though the idea's brand new, the scientific theory is overwhelmed with lack of structure.
The characterization is incomplete and the audience doesn't get to know the protagonist as much as it should.
I have to admit too much car action doesn't quite fit the film.
Apart from all I said, Christopher Nolan's perfect and unique style, is becoming quite a cliché after a decade from Inception.
However, Tenet is a movie worth at least watching once, but isn't what we expected from Nolan.… Expand

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GLADIADORNov 1, 2020

Confunso e com cenas de ação muito bem feitas, essa é a melhor frase pra resumir tenet. E eu espero estende-lo futuramente

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ogata08Oct 30, 2020

Good but not that perfect like Inception nor Interstellar. Didn’t meet my (too high) expectation.

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jonateloOct 30, 2020

Its a little too ambitious in my opinion. If you thought inception was hard to follow, this will leave you scratching your head. The general plot is good and the the action and acting is great but its dizzying.

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Jude_WalkerOct 27, 2020

I honestly understand why people would be mad that the character doesn't really have any motivations, but for me, that's something I can overlook with a concept THIS cool and well executed

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GeoAlbumSundaysOct 25, 2020

It was too confusing to watch in the cinema. I would have like to have understood it more whilst watching it in the cinema

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Player2-WaterOct 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 8
Acting: 9
Plot: 7

After being delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and theatres are slowly started reopening for business especially in the overseas, Tenet finally made it to the big screen.

After being captured by Russian mercenaries during an undercover operation in Kiev, the unnamed CIA operative only known as “Protagonist” (Washington) is rescue and recruit by a mysterious organisation called Tenet. The organisation’s mission is to ensure the survival of human race where the protagonist learn that there is an existence of a weapon that can wipe out the past.

The protagonist works with his handler and another member of Tenet, Neil (Pattinson), to track down an Indian arms dealer, Priya. She has made dealings with a Russian oligarch, Andrei Sator (played by Kenneth Branagh), who can apparently communicate with the future. To track him down, the protagonist approach Sator’s estranged wife, Kat (Debicki), for her help to stop him.

Just like any other Christopher Nolan’s movies, Tenet is simply amazing and masterpiece. This movie is so unique in a whole new different level especially this movie deals the flow of time, which is the main plot device. The concept of using the flow of time is very utilised something which have never done in any other movies.

The visual effects are very well done especially whenever the characters moving backward through time. The aeroplane crash into the hangar is very realistic and to make it even better, it’s actually real and not using any visual effects. Nolan managed to make it into a spectacular scene which I considered it to be a signature and most memorable scene in this movie. The action scenes are very awesome as well.

The performance of the casts is great especially John David Washington and Robert Pattinson. Both of them have a great chemistry working together in the movie. While Washington is great but Pattinson is awesome in the movie but thankfully, he never overshadows Washington’s main role. I think Pattinson’s acting in this movie proves that he has moved on from his iconic role from Twilight series and he is capable of playing any roles. It’s no wonder that Matt Reeves chose to cast Pattinson as Batman and I’m confident that he will be great as Batman after watching The Batman’s DC FanDome Teaser.

Be advised, though. The movie’s plot is going to be confusing since this movie deals with the flow of time. You will find out yourself hard to keep up with the story including myself. If you have watch 2010’s Inception which is directed by Nolan, then you will know I mean. Having said that, you are going to need to watch Tenet at least two to three times to understand the story just like Inception.

Despite the confusing plot, Tenet is very much enjoyable movie to watch in the year of 2020. Definitely a movie that I recommend to watch.… Expand

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BaldingsanOct 23, 2020

A diferencia de la mayoría de críticas negativas que está recibiendo esta película por su enrevesada trama, la cual parece ser demasiado para la mayoría, en mi caso no diría que es ese me problema, lo seguí bien el film durante las dos horasA diferencia de la mayoría de críticas negativas que está recibiendo esta película por su enrevesada trama, la cual parece ser demasiado para la mayoría, en mi caso no diría que es ese me problema, lo seguí bien el film durante las dos horas y media que dura.

Mi problema con Tenet es que entre tanta acción bombástica, espectáculo y adrenalina consigo quedarme somnoliento, entre bostezo y sollozo. Los personajes me dicen poco, de la mayoría no recuerdo ni el nombre (creo que el protagonista se llamaba El Protagonista), algunos de ellos tejen un auténtico melodrama. Salí del cine bastante frío e indiferente. La primera vez que me pasa con algo de Nolan, director al cual admiro. A ratos me entretuve, pero ya está, y para mí el cine tiene que darme algo de emoción, además de ideas y conceptos obtusos.… Expand

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CarlosNetoOct 20, 2020

This is not Nolan's best work but it ca get close to being one of his best at times. The movie itself and its premise can be quite confusing which leaves open a lot of opportunity for rewatches and although it definitely has issues I gotThis is not Nolan's best work but it ca get close to being one of his best at times. The movie itself and its premise can be quite confusing which leaves open a lot of opportunity for rewatches and although it definitely has issues I got really involved with the characters and their story and overall really enjoyed the movie. The Special/Practical effects are incredible as expected from a Nolan Film. The normal vs inverted fight sequences are something so creative and well done which I don't believe I would have ever seen if it wasn't for Nolan's creative mind. The acting is also really strong here with John David Washington doing a hell of a job and Robert Pattinson being the real MVP for me surprisingly. In conclusion, aside from it having a lot of exposition dumps a pretty confusing premise and plot (at points) and a not really interesting villain who's main motivations are the good ol' "if I can't have it either can you" it's a pretty good movie that is bound to get you entertained for a couple of hours and even after watching it as you try to properly understand the laws of this world and etc.… Expand

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KakashisenOct 20, 2020

Did I just watch the same movie twice ? This is Nolan's worst film since 2006

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fernandohsOct 18, 2020

Tenet is a movie best watched more than once. Tenet is top-quality filmmaking. It is an exciting action-thriller that tries hard to define itself as a smart science-fiction time puzzle. It is a really imaginative spy movie that asks you toTenet is a movie best watched more than once. Tenet is top-quality filmmaking. It is an exciting action-thriller that tries hard to define itself as a smart science-fiction time puzzle. It is a really imaginative spy movie that asks you to believe in a universe with laws of physics of its own. It is Nolan at its most self, however, from a first-viewing experience, Nolan seems to underperform. As usual with Nolan's style of storytelling, Tenet is bold in what it expects from its audience, which might not help it with those who won't be convinced to watch it again. It is sometimes too fast and too complex to follow for those who only watch it once, though their eyes will be delighted by an ultra-fast paced story driven by spectacular action set-pieces, fights, and chases. On second-viewing however, you not only enjoy those things again and more so, but you appreciate certain things that at first you weren't able to detect or digest, such as character development so nuanced that is all the more delectable on second-viewing. Personally, I do like a puzzling narrative, but I normally don't appreciate a mandatory second viewing. With Tenet though, the 2nd-viewing experience was very gratifying, building up in a considerable amount in a number of ways.

In the end, Tenet is a masterful technical exercise in filmmaking that is welcomed at perhaps one of the quietest times in cinema's history. It is truly sad that a pandemic won't allow Tenet to fulfill its destiny as a blockbuster in its loudest sense.… Expand

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westiehkOct 18, 2020

One of the best movie I have seen. A mind-blowing masterpiece from Nolan. 1 mark deducted for its complexity, would be hard for the average audience to understand. Overall, Nolan extended its legend in Inception. A Masterpiece!

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IsenmannOct 18, 2020

The movie can be a bit confusing at times and especially during the finale I felt lost at times. BUT it's still an expertly made movie with many engaging scenes on a level that you just don't see too much. I really appreciate the ambition andThe movie can be a bit confusing at times and especially during the finale I felt lost at times. BUT it's still an expertly made movie with many engaging scenes on a level that you just don't see too much. I really appreciate the ambition and inventiveness of this movie.… Expand

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OverprogiOct 15, 2020

Not so good

There are some loopholes in the plot, not as good as Nolan's previous movies.
More importantly, the music is too loud! This movie is not suitable for patients with heart disease.

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movienotfilmOct 15, 2020

amazing pacing amazing acting amazing script AMAZING EVERYTHING god i love this movie. it's been a month since i saw it and im still thinking about it and taking it in. calling this nolan's worst work....r u kidding me? it's one of his bestamazing pacing amazing acting amazing script AMAZING EVERYTHING god i love this movie. it's been a month since i saw it and im still thinking about it and taking it in. calling this nolan's worst work....r u kidding me? it's one of his best and a lot of people failed at making an emotional connection and seeing the purpose of it all really which i get and all i have to say is WATCH IT AGAIN. our brains are consumed by the Booms and the Pows, that's why all you should try to do is experience it. Feel it. That's what i did.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodOct 14, 2020

As a form of pure entertainment Tenet is a masterpiece.
Its a smart thriller that forces you to pay attention and think.
Incredibly well written and magnificently shot. The entire cast is on point. I'm not saying I understood all of it, but IAs a form of pure entertainment Tenet is a masterpiece.
Its a smart thriller that forces you to pay attention and think.
Incredibly well written and magnificently shot.
The entire cast is on point.
I'm not saying I understood all of it, but I know I really, really enjoyed it.… Expand

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artardmosheaOct 10, 2020

Loved the concept but hated the execution.

Interesting special effects.

Pattinson is likeable (never thought I'd write that) everyone else was really **** acting.

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kain798Oct 10, 2020

Есть глупые моменты.усыпление хлороформом в 2 секунды или движение спецназа кучно, но в остальном фильм великий

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AMIRARDAVANOct 9, 2020

Another great movie by the mastermind of cinema, Christopher Nolan. mind-blowing scenario plus glowing images.

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mbeckfordOct 8, 2020

Hoo boy. I'm not sure how to review the latest Nolan brain-twister. Maybe in reverse? Well here goes...

The opening was thrilling - major vibes from the opening scene of "The Dark Knight." But it went sideways (or multiple-ways) from there.Hoo boy. I'm not sure how to review the latest Nolan brain-twister. Maybe in reverse? Well here goes...

The opening was thrilling - major vibes from the opening scene of "The Dark Knight." But it went sideways (or multiple-ways) from there.

I went in knowing this was mind-bending. That it would take multiple viewings to make sense of it. But it was beyond confusing. It was unintelligible.

At some point, I was so confused (watching things/people go backward through time while things/people go forward in time will do that to you), I pulled up a scene-by-scene recap on my phone. And even that didn't help.

Great acting: Check.

Awesome cinematography: Check.

Pulsating soundtrack: Check.

Do you ever watch a 2.5 hour James Bond movie and wonder "Where in the world are they now? Which massive death-defying air/sea/land chase are we watching now?"

That's essentially what this is ... a confusing epic Bond movie with a "reverse-time" brain teaser thrown in.

Expect to read/watch a recap or two afterwards) to try and make sense of it (trust me - it won't help).… Expand

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HectorDelaRochaOct 6, 2020

I hadn't seen this greatness in a movie since Inception.

This is truly a must watch, in my top 3 for Christopher Nolan's movies. The writing is on another level, character development, mystery and drama are top tier. Niel's (RobertI hadn't seen this greatness in a movie since Inception.

This is truly a must watch, in my top 3 for Christopher Nolan's movies. The writing is on another level, character development, mystery and drama are top tier. Niel's (Robert Pattinson) character development is the best, clearly the underdog in the movies and true hero.

This movie deserves an Oscar for best Picture, Best Support Actor and Best Score. That said I doubt the Academy has any eyes for good taste or creativity, as they've shown in the past with Nolan's movies.… Expand

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cirrus888Oct 6, 2020

Clever but not enjoyable, well made but not enjoyable, good actors but not enjoyable. It's a mess really but people have already accuse critics of this movie like myself as not being able to understand it, this maybe true but i can tell youClever but not enjoyable, well made but not enjoyable, good actors but not enjoyable. It's a mess really but people have already accuse critics of this movie like myself as not being able to understand it, this maybe true but i can tell you with 100% conviction that it isn't an enjoyable movie in the end and i never want to watch it again.… Expand

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theredskySep 5, 2020

Probably Nolan’s most confusing film but I was digging it. Nolan once again knocks it out of the park in the technical category. All the practical effects here are amazing. Especially the plane sequence and the war sequence. I’m genuinelyProbably Nolan’s most confusing film but I was digging it. Nolan once again knocks it out of the park in the technical category. All the practical effects here are amazing. Especially the plane sequence and the war sequence. I’m genuinely impressed and curious about how he was able to do some of this stuff since the movie deals with time inversion. There’s a lot of stuff going forwards and backwards in a scene and I really want to know how Nolan did it. The cinematography is fantastic as always and the score is great. Hans Zimmer is missed here but I think Ludwig Göransson did an excellent job doing his own thing while also throwing in elements of Zimmer in there too. The editing can feel a little bit awkward at points but it’s good for the most part and the sound editing is great. The only issue in the technical category I have is the sound mixing. Unfortunately, Nolan decides to turn the mixing up a little too loud during important scenes and it can be hard to hear what some of the actors are saying. Speaking of actors, almost everyone here does a great job with John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Debicki being standouts. There isn’t a lot of depth to their characters which can mute some of the emotional weight at points but it wasn’t a huge issue for me. The plot is unique and different but definitely is incredibly confusing and will most likely require rewatches to fully comprehend it. If you are a fan of Christopher Nolan or want to see something in theaters, I urge you to check this out.… Expand

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ohnomrbillOct 5, 2020

imagine a james bond-ish character in a scifi universe with a rick sanchez level of scifi complexity. well, thats it, thats my review. it was pretty good yet you have to turn off your mind, sort of, and just enjoy, like you would with rick &imagine a james bond-ish character in a scifi universe with a rick sanchez level of scifi complexity. well, thats it, thats my review. it was pretty good yet you have to turn off your mind, sort of, and just enjoy, like you would with rick & morty. i substracted a point or two because the other 2 people in the theater said they needed to watch it a few more times because they just did not understand it. my first theater experience since the covid insanity started.… Expand

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gersegregsrgOct 3, 2020

If you like Nolan's movies, this one is definitely one of his best.

The plot was peculiar but great. If you really want to understand it, you are probably best to watch it again. After watching the movie, I felt confused but happy. I'mIf you like Nolan's movies, this one is definitely one of his best.

The plot was peculiar but great. If you really want to understand it, you are probably best to watch it again.

After watching the movie, I felt confused but happy. I'm probably better off watching it again, to fully understand it.

If you are thinking about watching the movie, go for it!

Only problems I had was the audio. It was too loud for my taste, might be because I was sitting quite close to the speakers, but I would advise picking seats at the cinema carefully.… Expand

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TheREVIEWER17Oct 2, 2020

thats was cool well worth a watch and an itching head of ambition. ..

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RonTurfordSep 27, 2020

I'm a Nolan fanboy but this was a real disappointment. It's not that the plot is 'complex', it's that the plot is simply underexplained. It's as if someone took a novel and threw away every 10th page: that's not a 'complex' novel, it's justI'm a Nolan fanboy but this was a real disappointment. It's not that the plot is 'complex', it's that the plot is simply underexplained. It's as if someone took a novel and threw away every 10th page: that's not a 'complex' novel, it's just a novel with essential stuff missing. That's Tenet. Great locations; great set pieces; but you don't really care what's happening because it's never clear why anything is happening.… Expand

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OctaneNitroOct 2, 2020

Unfortunately, far from Nolan's best.

Christopher Nolan has always been known for making stylish films, innovating in their respective genres. The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dunkirk and Inception are proof of that. But those films were never styleUnfortunately, far from Nolan's best.

Christopher Nolan has always been known for making stylish films, innovating in their respective genres. The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dunkirk and Inception are proof of that. But those films were never style over substance, and this is a balance that Tenet comes close to breaking.

Let's address the elephant in the room: Tenet's central "gimmick", which is reversing the flow of time. These sequences are certainly visually stunning, but ultimately bring surprisingly little to the table. Reversing tried-and-tested action clichés sounds interesting, but in practice, the sequences rarely manage to rise above merely serviceable.

Even worse is the narrative. While I won't pick apart every twist and "timeline" here, the plot of Tenet is extremely convoluted, to the extent that a majority of audiences won't be able to follow what is going on. There are endless "gotcha" moments, most of which feel unearned due to the breakneck speed and wayward direction of the plot.

Even worse, these "twists" - the centrepieces of the entire film, fail to carry any emotional weight whatsoever. Having a storyless, nameless "protagonist" may win style points, but it also robs the viewer of any emotional connection at all. At key moments in Tenet, I found myself bored out of my mind, rather than on the edge of my seat, as I simply did not care for ANY of the characters introduced. Ultimately, Tenet has some fairly imaginative (though still underwhelming) action scenes, strongish performances and the signature sleek cinematography of Nolan. But beyond that, it's the same action movie you've seen countless times before, with smoke and mirrors to trick you into thinking you're watching something more. Nolan can do so much better than Tenet, and it feels like he was on autopilot for the whole affair. Next time, more efforts needs to go into the story and characters, rather than just the premise and technical details.… Expand

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DeshgSep 28, 2020

Really enjoyed. Complex plot with great action and cast. Not OTT as has been discussed. Sit back and relax. Enjoy the ride.

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Bertaut1Sep 30, 2020

An aesthetic showcase that's uninterested in human beings (and what does Christopher Nolan have against decent sound mixing?)

In Tenet, Christopher Nolan is again examining the vagaries of time, a theme that's front and centre in much of hisAn aesthetic showcase that's uninterested in human beings (and what does Christopher Nolan have against decent sound mixing?)

In Tenet, Christopher Nolan is again examining the vagaries of time, a theme that's front and centre in much of his previous work. It's undeniably fascinating to see a tent pole Hollywood production engaging with issues such as entropy, thermodynamics, reversibility and irreversibility, the grandfather paradox, and T-symmetry, but the film's main problems are more fundamental, existing almost entirely at a structural level (although some of the performances don't help, nor does the abysmal sound mixing). It looks incredible and the practical effects in the action scenes are extraordinary, but there's nothing of note under the shiny veneer. It's a film with no interest in human beings.

The plot is straightforward in outline. We follow a CIA operative known as The Protagonist (John David Washington) as he is recruited into an ultra-secret international espionage squad called Tenet. His mission is simple – at some point in the future, someone has figured out how to reverse the entropy of objects, effectively being able to send them back along the timeline without having to reverse time itself. The implications of this are catastrophic and have set humanity on course for World War III, unless The Protagonist can figure out who is doing it and put a stop to their machinations.

Tenet is an event movie in every way; this 150-minute, $200m+ original idea is a massive studio tent pole written and directed by the most popular filmmaker alive. And I will say this, the budget is on the screen. No small amount of that money, of course, went on the practical effects (incredibly, there are only 280 VFX shots) – whether it be bungee-jumping onto the side of a building, a close-quarters fight where one of the combatants moves in reverse, a Boeing 747 jet crashing into a building, a highway chase where some of the cars are going forward in time and others are going backwards, or an all-out battle scene where, again, some of the soldiers travel forward whilst others move in reverse.

Along the same lines, the cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema is stunning, as he mixes 15-perf 70mm IMAX film with traditional 70mm stock and a few 35mm sequences in a manner where the shifts in aspect ratio are barely noticeable. It's the kind of film that could only exist in the medium of cinema – no other artform could even begin to approximate its aesthetic design and splendour. A celluloid purist, Nolan has always made a big stink about the artistic importance of cinema, and Tenet finds him pushing the aesthetic boundaries of what the artform can accomplish.

Unfortunately, no matter how visually unique or aesthetically impressive it may be, no amount of gloss can hide the fact that the screenplay suffers from some fundamental problems – most notably, it's bereft of emotion and populated with cardboard cut-outs that are supposed to be characters. The Protagonist isn't a person with an interiority; he's a cypher, the audience's surrogate so that Nolan can explain the plot to us. He's emotionless, void of relatable motivation, has no psychological through-line, and nothing even resembling a character arc. As for Kenneth Branagh as Russian oligarch Andrei Sator, he might be the most cliched Russian villain ever put on screen. He isn't a person – he's a collection of near-satirical tics, clichés, and elements from other, better films.

As Kat, Sator's trophy wife, Elizabeth Debicki fairs better, but her role is still poorly written. A common criticism of Nolan's filmography is that his female characters tend to be victims. I'm not saying that Nolan is obliged to write more rounded female characters. Much like Michael Mann, Nolan's films are androcentric. And there's nothing wrong with that. However, in Mann, there are strong female characters with considerable agency, whereas in Tenet, Kat is nothing more than a pawn who's defined almost entirely in terms of her role as a self-sacrificing mother.

At one point early in the film, The Protagonist is told "don't try to understand it, just feel it", which is advice that Nolan is also offering to his audience. The problem is that there's nothing to feel. Unlike Memento (which remains Nolan's best by a long way), which packed a seriously emotional gut-punch when we learn what's at the heart of the puzzle, Tenet offers us nothing more than the task of deciphering it for its own sake. There's no payoff, nothing to make us want to penetrate a story uninterested in depicting real people or real emotional stakes. More enamoured by the complexity of its own design than by any of the people contained within, it's an emotional void – all technical virtuosity and surface sheen with nothing at its core.… Expand

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AlienOnEarthSep 30, 2020

I dont know where to start, its an awesome movie and you might have heard its complicated or hard ro understand this is nonsense its a movie that respects the mind of veiwer and tbh you will understand 95% of whats happening there are 5%I dont know where to start, its an awesome movie and you might have heard its complicated or hard ro understand this is nonsense its a movie that respects the mind of veiwer and tbh you will understand 95% of whats happening there are 5% you will understand when you rethink what about what happened and you will realize how awesome it is… Expand

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robomartionSep 28, 2020

Pros:
Visual spectacle and music/audio combine for an aesthetically pleasing and captivating experience
Technical achievement in the reverse scenes and fitting them all together in the timeline especially with the same actors Kenneth BrannaghPros:
Visual spectacle and music/audio combine for an aesthetically pleasing and captivating experience
Technical achievement in the reverse scenes and fitting them all together in the timeline especially with the same actors
Kenneth Brannagh is convincing as a Russian mafia boss but his small stature somewhat diminishes his presence.
The music is very catchy and when it begins you can't help but get excited for what comes next
John David Washington plays his role well.

Cons:
The writing - dialogue comes off somewhat as if reading off the script
Characters are flat and one dimensional
Story is fairly bog-standard nothing Some misgivings with the reversal concept such as why cars are reversed if they exist in the non-reversed world but there is nothing to break suspension of disbelief if you don't think about it too much (like is said in the movie). Overall the effect is visually interesting and exciting when you revisit earlier scenes but reversed but as a plot device it is in the end unsatisfying.
The twists are fairly obvious especially for someone used to seeing Christopher Nolans films and others with cues like Shutter Island
Elizabeth Debecki is unconvincing as a lover, and hard to sympathize with.
The guy out of the Beatles movie was comically miscast
Robert Pattinson's character is inconsistent. He starts off as a character who is slightly loose and eccentric with a strange past, which was exciting to see him playing a brand new character but he loses this by the next scene and by the end becomes a heroic Cedric Diggory or Edward Cullen. I would have liked to see more development for him and or more homogeneity in the role on his part.
The final battle lets the movie down. Something involving the water such as submarines or the nuclear vessels would have been more in-line with the rest of the movie. All of the scenes with the hardened officer and military vehicles looked like they ended up in Afghanistan.

In the end it is a visual and audio sensation but not very appealing in the story or character department.
As is standard with Christopher Nolan films writing and acting falls down but visual and audio make it a spectacle worth seeing
I think with better casting and some more character development perhaps with more twists and a plot to be more emotionally invested in it could be improved. Overall perhaps it needed another writer on board or more time in the cooking pot to come up with a more in depth plot. Christpoher Nolan shows his strengths in visual and technical direction but it requires the human element to really make a film that hits home.

I feel it deserves a high score because it is just simply leaps and bounds better than most of the movies that have come out in recent memory but it also by no means a perfect movie or even close to it for that matter. That said the visual and audio appeal as well as the mysterious nature of the reversal concept along with Kenneth Branaghs character, his background and the whole tie in to that ominous atmosphere around all things nuclear make it definitely worth watching.… Expand

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SyncJrSep 28, 2020

Masterpiece.
Days later I’m still thinking about it.
Helluva an experience.

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SoapNuggetSep 28, 2020

A Confusing Beautiful Modern Masterpiece, I had high expectations for TENET and I was not disappointed it's everything I wanted and more, Christopher Nolan knows how to right an amazing story

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barkerboiSep 28, 2020

I don't write reviews very often but this is one of the worst films I have ever seen. Every line of dialogue is plot exposition as the writer desperately tries to explain something absurdly convoluted in order to mask that the world, story orI don't write reviews very often but this is one of the worst films I have ever seen. Every line of dialogue is plot exposition as the writer desperately tries to explain something absurdly convoluted in order to mask that the world, story or logic of the film do not make sense. It is a pretensions mess that bores you rigid from about 10 minutes in. I am astonished that people have enjoyed this movie experience. Inception was one of my favorite films ever.… Expand

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Ox88Sep 27, 2020

Slow boring movie. Highly don't recommend. Bill and Ted is way better to spend your money on.

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Hulk2003WasBestSep 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was like a Christopher Nolan movie, giant impressive set pieces, terrible audio and all but without the brains or likable characters. At one point early on a character asks about the rules of time travel, and another replies "try not to worry about it too much". Should have been the tagline of the movie… Expand

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LisaLR1Sep 26, 2020

TENET is Mr. Nolan's Wild Ride! The special effects and real-time location shots are some of the best of Nolan's career, James Bond-like and brilliantly photographed in a time sequence format by his cinematographer, Hoyte van Hoytema, whoTENET is Mr. Nolan's Wild Ride! The special effects and real-time location shots are some of the best of Nolan's career, James Bond-like and brilliantly photographed in a time sequence format by his cinematographer, Hoyte van Hoytema, who worked as DP on 2 other Christopher Nolan films, "Dunkirk" and "Interstellar." These are reasons the film should be seen in the cinema, on the big screen, to be truly appreciated. Took 2 points off (8 out-of 10) because, while I understood the concept of TENET, Saving the World and International Espionage, the plot is the most challenging to follow of all Nolan's movies. The film moves so quickly, so much going on, that plot points were missed in this first screening of the movie. In true Nolan fashion, as with some of his other films, TENET will require multiple viewings to discover what was missed and to fully comprehend the story. Fine performances from John David Washington as Protagonist, Robert Pattinson as his past-present-future partner Neil, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh who makes a great villain, and a cameo appearance from Nolan muse Michael Caine.… Expand

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ijusthadtosaySep 26, 2020

Worst movie I have seen. Well made but terrible plot. Did they proof read tge script? Lost 2hrs of my life. Acting was good but story sucks.

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SteprockSep 24, 2020

Here's a movie that looks great but makes zero sense. Stuffed with red herrings and violations of its own internal logic, good luck following the plot. The writers sure didn't!

But it's visually astounding, so if you're cool withHere's a movie that looks great but makes zero sense. Stuffed with red herrings and violations of its own internal logic, good luck following the plot. The writers sure didn't!

But it's visually astounding, so if you're cool with mind-bending action set pieces while being thoroughly confused as to why anything is happening, this is for you.… Expand

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GFEworldSep 23, 2020

amazing epic movie all you need to focus well on the movie its complicated but i understand every min in it really masterpiece hope everyone watch it and if you didnt understand just watch it again alone the end is just crazy epic

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bertobellamySep 22, 2020

The convoluted story doesn't let you engage with this movie. This is indeed a mental test to the viewer, but one that keeps you away all the time; how to care if the characters only show up to explain things? Nolan asks us stop trying toThe convoluted story doesn't let you engage with this movie. This is indeed a mental test to the viewer, but one that keeps you away all the time; how to care if the characters only show up to explain things? Nolan asks us stop trying to understand his story and just feel it; still, he insists on all this weird and kind of ridiculous science.… Expand

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BalusuccessSep 22, 2020

Mind-blowing, awesome.i Don't have words to appreciate christoper nolan.i felt he is like God.

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gollerSep 22, 2020

Nolan's brain-teaser takes action sequences and time-travel and makes the movie of the year.

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OctapusxSep 22, 2020

This is a marvelous movie. It is so fast paced that if you blink you will miss something.

Warning, this movie is not for people who dislike complex plots, who dislike thinking for themselves or for people who cannot sit still for 3 hours.This is a marvelous movie. It is so fast paced that if you blink you will miss something.

Warning, this movie is not for people who dislike complex plots, who dislike thinking for themselves or for people who cannot sit still for 3 hours.

If you are not one of these people, go buy that ticket and enjoy the best story of the decade.… Expand

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miguevindianoSep 22, 2020

Not the better movie of Nolan, but I still think is a good one. Also, I expected a more complex story.

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SiomeSep 21, 2020

Stupid story, unclear motivation and plot, bad choice in narrative order, unexisting characters (even in the names), awefull acting except for Pattinson (ironically). Worst movie i saw this year. And i didn't even talked about theStupid story, unclear motivation and plot, bad choice in narrative order, unexisting characters (even in the names), awefull acting except for Pattinson (ironically). Worst movie i saw this year. And i didn't even talked about the incoherences, plotholes, errors, anachronisms. Time for the brother to come help Nolan to write a good story. The movie can cut at least 1H20 of time as everything is obvious.… Expand

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hyunwestSep 20, 2020

i feel like people are gonna hate me for this review but i just feel like the movie was not an entertainment for me. i dont want to pay to watch an almost 3 hr movie to have my head hurt from thinking and trying so hard to figure out whatsi feel like people are gonna hate me for this review but i just feel like the movie was not an entertainment for me. i dont want to pay to watch an almost 3 hr movie to have my head hurt from thinking and trying so hard to figure out whats going on and to catch everything and process it. YES, i know i can watch it many more times. I dont care. I dont want to watch it anymore because my first time watching it was a bad experience. this is just my personal opinion. i pay to watch a movie for entertainment. i loved Interstellar and Inception, even though they were both difficult to understand, and with those 2 movies I wanted to watch the movie more times after i watched them once. And each time I rewatched them, it was a great experience. But Tenet was just different. I think the material was just as interesting and not any more esoteric than that of Interstellar and Inception, but maybe its execution was not as good as the other two. Or maybe it's just me. My younger sister enjoyed Tenet a lot and said that she thought it was easier to understand than Interstellar. Well, its just my opinion haha. To each their own.… Expand

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ArymanSep 19, 2020

Wow, just wow! I love C. Nolan, my mind is still spinning but I can tell you this: Tenet is masterpiece.

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Stream2BigScreeSep 19, 2020

Welcome back, Streamers! I braved the new world and an actual movie theater to see one of the most buzzed about features of 2020. That's right! I risked COVID for you and Christopher Nolan's Tenet. It was nice to be back in a theater with aWelcome back, Streamers! I braved the new world and an actual movie theater to see one of the most buzzed about features of 2020. That's right! I risked COVID for you and Christopher Nolan's Tenet. It was nice to be back in a theater with a huge screen and a comfy recliner for the communal experience. We were socially distanced, a light crowd, masked up and sanitized as best as possible. While the theater-going experience went as well as can be expected in these times, I doubt that I'll take another chance like that in a while. On that note, was Tenet worth the risk - keep reading for my thoughts.

There has been so much hype about Tenet. It is supposed to be the first mega-blockbuster post-COVID-19 to hit the movie theaters. It's supposed to be outsized, action-y and the kind of spectacle that can only truly be appreciated on the big screen. Christopher Nolan has the clout based on The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception and even prestige pics like The Prestige and Dunkirk. There's an up-and-coming cast including Blackkklansman star, John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, who was great in Widows, Golden Globe winner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and everyone's favorite vampire, Robert Pattinson. All of the elements are there for what should prove to be a top notch night at the movies.

So, I am not going to give a synopsis of the plot because 1.) I don't want to spoil anything and 2.) I didn't understand what was going on. There is literally a line early in the film from a character played by Clemence Poesy (her only scene) where she's explaining the crux of the conceit of the movie to John David Washington's character and she says, "Don't try to understand it." What?!?!? Which basically means that if you get lost in the plot of this movie, just give up and go with it. I couldn't exactly do that because the script gets bogged down with still trying to explain and explain and explain the how and what of what is going on. It gets boring and frustrating at times. Even some of the acting is bad because of the stilted, overly explain-y dialogue.

On a side note: complicated movies are fine. In fact, Christopher Nolan has written and directed some excellent complicated movies. Inception and Memento are great examples. What those films did very well that Tenet fails to do is make a complex concept simple to understand in their cinematic universes. Nolan didn't make that happen here.

In the plus column for Tenet, the film will be one of the most stylish movies you'll see this year. The action sequences add just that jolt of energy this exposition-heavy film needs. Where big spectacle is needed, the film delivers. While there is a moment where the film reveals itself, it is still completely inscrutable even if it is exciting; so, you can enjoy it on a pure action, conceptual level but forget trying to find any deeper understanding from the film itself.

The ambition of Tenet is admirable. The craft of the work is top notch. The script is a confusing, stilted dud, which makes the actors struggle and no real connection is able to be made to any characters. Is Tenet worth seeing in a theater? If you see Tenet, you have to see it twice or maybe more times. In a pre-COVID-19 world, I'd say the spectacle alone is worth a ticket to the theater with a big box of popcorn. BUT in these pandemic times of September 2020, it is more worth shelling out some VOD money, split amongst a group of you friends, when Tenet is available on streaming, so you can pause and rewind to understand what it's all about. Then, come to the comments and explain it to me, please! And then pass that handful of popcorn, please.… Expand

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alejandro970Sep 19, 2020

One of the most anticipated films of the year. Did it fulfill expectations? That depends on each one. The way the plot unfolds requires a lot of concentration, and that is compensated by the last 60 minutes that are of vertigo, to cling likeOne of the most anticipated films of the year. Did it fulfill expectations? That depends on each one. The way the plot unfolds requires a lot of concentration, and that is compensated by the last 60 minutes that are of vertigo, to cling like a cat to the sit. He is also heavily compensated for by performances by Washington and the upcoming Batman Rob Pattinson, who is gaining in maturity.… Expand

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twall3Sep 19, 2020

THIS IS NOT A FAKE REVIEW! On one had I kept hearing how confusing it was - so that prepared me nicely not to feel as confused as I might have felt otherwise. On the other hand, this was my first new movie back in the theaters following theTHIS IS NOT A FAKE REVIEW! On one had I kept hearing how confusing it was - so that prepared me nicely not to feel as confused as I might have felt otherwise. On the other hand, this was my first new movie back in the theaters following the covid19 closures, and it was a Christopher Nolan movie so I was really excited to see this! That led me to in the end feel disappointed (how could anything live up to those expectations).

For the first portion of the film, I found myself thinking, " this is not the movie I anticipated seeing based on the trailer". It felt like a mission impossible movie with different actors. When things changed, it felt like I was being rewarded for hanging in there - and to an extent, the reward was satisfying!

Going into the film thinking it was a spy movie where the spies can at will step backwards in time to stop certain events sounded like a fun concept. The movie itself didn't have the "fun" quality I was anticipating. It was pretty much serious the whole way through. But then I have to remember what other Christopher Nolan movies feel like. They too are pretty serious.

Thinking back on the movie, it was a cool, very intelligent film - a gift to us film goers. Some of the dialogue was hard to track with, but it kept me working to keep up with it, and I felt rewarded in the end. For me it wasn't as good as inception, but it good along those lines. Thank you Mr. Nolan and team for working so hard to give us this cool and unique film going experience!… Expand

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JoeCoolSep 18, 2020

The worst Christopher Nolan movie to date IMO. I loved Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, etc. but this one has serious problems. The acting is good, but the dialogues are hard to follow, at least after a single viewing.The worst Christopher Nolan movie to date IMO. I loved Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, etc. but this one has serious problems. The acting is good, but the dialogues are hard to follow, at least after a single viewing. Character development is minimal, we never even learn the name of the main character and that's quite a hindrance to any sort of emotional investment.

Any movie that tries to explain time-travel in a pseudo-scientific way is going to irk me. Everything is pointless, there is no free will, everything already happened so everybody can just do whatever the frack they want, regardless of any consequences to anybody else, because that's what was supposed to happen anyway. Apocalypse, here we come! The oxygen, really? How did they came up with that inverted lungs crap? Absolute rubbish for a plot, not a good plan.

Some of the action scenes are worth watching, but all in all I really didn't enjoy this movie as much as I had hoped.… Expand

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glommanSep 18, 2020

Tenet is a movie that made me buy a movie ticket.
In times of endlessly rehashed movie concepts, live action remakes (what even is the point of that?), the milking of brands to their breaking point, this movie is a breath of fresh air. ItTenet is a movie that made me buy a movie ticket.
In times of endlessly rehashed movie concepts, live action remakes (what even is the point of that?), the milking of brands to their breaking point, this movie is a breath of fresh air. It combines the concept of inverting objects or even yourself with gorgeous action scenes, the fact that almost none of the characters have actual names didn't even occur to me when the credits rolled. It's not as good as other movies by Christopher Nolan, like Interstellar (my favourite movie of all time), or Inception, but in modern mainstream cinema it's something fresh, I really recommend you to go to the cinema to watch it.
(Also you should watch the video Exurb1a made about it)… Expand

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UsukhbayarSep 17, 2020

I love Nolan movies. But I think Tenet is far from his finest work. Because I'm so disappointed about confusing plot, bad sound mixing, lack of character development.

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Kevdog33Sep 17, 2020

If your local theatre is struggling just spend money at the snack bar rather than buying a ticket for this. Mr. Nolan has a well established resume of some great films but this was nonsensical. I wasn't a fan of Inception but it was fare moreIf your local theatre is struggling just spend money at the snack bar rather than buying a ticket for this. Mr. Nolan has a well established resume of some great films but this was nonsensical. I wasn't a fan of Inception but it was fare more enjoyable. As in Inception when at various points in the film you need the actors to explain in some contrived way what is happening onscreen then something is amiss. I would run to see a Nolan directed Bond film because we would have some assurance that the Producers wouldn't allow for a complete waste of a 200 million dollar budget. This was not the case here and I saw it in Imax.… Expand

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SimonsRantsSep 16, 2020

Disclaimer: It gets better with a second viewing.

My initial reaction to Tenet was to give it a 7/10, but on a second viewing I bumped it up to an 8/10. It's not Nolan's best work, but it's not his worst either - I'd rank it as probably hisDisclaimer: It gets better with a second viewing.

My initial reaction to Tenet was to give it a 7/10, but on a second viewing I bumped it up to an 8/10. It's not Nolan's best work, but it's not his worst either - I'd rank it as probably his 6th best.

The visuals are amazing and the action is the best Nolan has ever directed. The music fits the scenes well and although not Hans Zimmer is still compelling and powerful. The idea behind the film is - as usual with Nolan - very intriguing and original. But why I refrain from giving this a perfect rating (keep in mind an 8/10 is quite good) is this is not his best written film. The exposition for the first hour or so of the film is rough. It's not entirely clear why what's happening is happening and I wish either it had been cut from the film and streamlined or had been given extra time to fully develop (which was unlikely to happen as convincing a studio to go longer than 2 1/2 hours is nearly impossible, even for Nolan) The characters are also not fleshed out well and the acting is only mediocre, although Kenneth Branagh stands out as the best.

Altogether, a very entertaining film. Imaginative, expansive, and uniquely Nolan. But for a director of such magnitude and reputation, it may disappoint some viewers. 8/10 is hardly a bad film and is in fact a very, very good one. But when perfection is expected, very good can be a letdown sometimes. Is that our fault for having such high expectations? Or Nolan's for having raised the bar so high in the past? Regardless, the second viewing is a superior experience for both understanding the plot and for having reset expectations.… Expand

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MindSleep2Sep 16, 2020

The film is beautiful, well shot, with a great musical and interesting idea. Pattison is gorgeous as always. But there are 2 huge ones, but why this film is terribly bad - the plot is built on absurdity, the indestructibility of an artifact,The film is beautiful, well shot, with a great musical and interesting idea. Pattison is gorgeous as always. But there are 2 huge ones, but why this film is terribly bad - the plot is built on absurdity, the indestructibility of an artifact, like in some kind of fantasy, and for the majority the narration is so complex that they just leave the hall in the middle.… Expand

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miccaelSep 15, 2020

This is by far the worst movie I have seen by Christopher Nolan. Where do I begin? First, maybe let's turn down the music and sound please? My eardrums were being raped in some scenes of this movie thanks to horrible music editing and mixing.This is by far the worst movie I have seen by Christopher Nolan. Where do I begin? First, maybe let's turn down the music and sound please? My eardrums were being raped in some scenes of this movie thanks to horrible music editing and mixing. It's just too loud.
Next, what was the point of the first half ? I kept asking myself "what's going on? who is this?" and trying to understand the fast-paced dialogue between characters. Critics are praising the acting, I am sorry what? Acting is barely passable level, it's just bland and soulless. No emotional investment at all. Movie tries to explain time-reversing things and people and just fails at it. Bunch of characters are expositions and "you are looking for that guy/girl actually" transitions between dialogues. Compared to, let's say Interstellar or Inception, this movie is just boring and less interesting. There is less visual spectacle (apart from 2-3 scenes) and most of the time you don't understand what is going on. 2h 30 min feels like 4 hours, but ironically if it was 4 hours, probably would have had more explanations and reasons behind stuff that was happening. I saw this movie in theatre (In UK you can, with mask on). Out of 10 people on whole room, only 2 people said they liked it (I came with 5 others who I knew and asked other 4 what they thought). What a disaster.
Other than cinematography and actual non-CGI work put in to create this movie, I have nothing good to say. Really poor.… Expand

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ruizmigangSep 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretentious, silly, and boring to the point where I no longer cared what was happening.
It is just too outlandish, too incredible. Accepting time-travel in reverse is just a suspension of disbelief too far for me. It seems silly, stupid, and ridiculous how easily they do it. And boring.
I must admit I am a fan of Sci-Fi, but not of Time-travel. However, that is not the whole reason I didn't like this film as I have enjoyed some time-travel movies like Deja Vu (which I re-watched recently), Edge of Tomorrow, or Memento (or even the Terminator franchise).
And, no, I didn't like Insterstellar either, but I didn't dislike it as much as this one.… Expand

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nashatSep 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is very cool. I enjoyed Nolan's masterpiece, but there were things I didn't understand… Expand

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GreaserSep 14, 2020

This movie is pretty confusing but if you think hard about I make sense, the music is so good , the direction it takes is amazing

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fnkrjnkieSep 14, 2020

Saw this in a brand new theater that is less then a year old. Paid the premium ticket price to see it in AVX and I struggled to make out a single thing the characters were saying 70% of the movie. Tenet was by far the most frustrating movieSaw this in a brand new theater that is less then a year old. Paid the premium ticket price to see it in AVX and I struggled to make out a single thing the characters were saying 70% of the movie. Tenet was by far the most frustrating movie experience I have ever had at a movie. I struggled to pick up what characters were saying all the time. It took me right out of the movie and just left me frustrated. Based on what I saw regardless... the movie seemed dumb anyways. That final battle looked like someone's Tik Tok battle creation LOL… Expand

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yuvisoochSep 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nolan's best yet ! Definitely ahead of it's time and will be appreciated much more in the future !… Expand

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SamuelCrosbySep 14, 2020

This movie was phenomenal and mind blowing. Amazing acting, visuals, score, and plot. The final act is the best part and everyone should see it!

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