The long, long wait for Christopher Nolan's eleventh movie and next cinematic epic is just about over, with Tenet now out in various countries around the globe. Thus far, it has proven to be nothing short of a mind-bending, thought-provoking, sci-fi epic and a damn good time at the theatre, but does have some aspects proving to be divisive among those who have seen it, even putting people entirely off the movie.

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As always, with Nolan, there are many things audiences know what they are getting in for. Still, in his most ambitious cinematic venture yet, with his most complicated plot, some things proved to disappoint alongside the thrills.

Best - Cast

Nearly all of Christopher Nolan's movies are chock full of fantastic actors, ensuring a slew of exceptional performances from the likes of Christian Bale, Guy Pierce, Marion Cotillard, Heath Ledger, and many more.

This film is no different. Despite the lack of character insight, John David Washington and Robert Pattinson are stars, Elizabeth Debicki delivers all the emotion, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Himish Patel, and Dimple Kapadia are solid in supporting roles, while Kenneth Branagh delivers a big, commanding, and brilliant performance as the villainous Andrei Sator.

Worst - Sound Mixing

The sounds in this film are phenomenal, and the mixing gets done purposefully to put the dialogue underneath the score and sounds, but that has led to a lot of complaints about the film, similarly to how it did with Interstellar.

It does not take away from the overall experience nor massively the film itself. Still, it is an odd choice, and it leads audiences to miss crucial dialogue, which, in this film, is necessary to understand what is going on. It is a sensory assault. It is a shame because the script by Nolan is excellent, and there is an unbelievable score by Ludwig Göransson, who filled in for the unavailable Hams Zimmer, which deserves a special mention.

Best - Originality

If there is one thing that applies to nearly all of Nolan's films, except for his sole remake, Insomnia, is that they are wildly original, helping make Nolan one of the most revered and daring filmmakers today.

Tenet is no different. It is rooted in the spy thriller genre, and at its core, there are some of the typical spy, espionage aspects in this film. But as a whole, this movie is a Nolan original creation, and nobody else could do it, much less do it the way Nolan does it with the time manipulation, the bleeding of information, Sater's dead man switch, and everything else used by the master filmmaker. With Hollywood flowing with narratively subpar blockbusters and a deep love for franchise film, originality like this is welcome.

Worst - Lack Of Character

John David Washington Tenet Protagonist

The lack of character got mentioned earlier and is something that will hurt many people's experience of the movie, and is very much like Dunkirk in that the film is a spectacle, an event; it is about the plot, not about characters.

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Going into the movie with those expectations, and understanding that allows freedom to enjoy how insanely cool the characters are and immerse further into the visceral nature of the film. But, that can be hard, and the lack of knowledge, of backstory, of insight into these characters, definitely is a negative of the movie and is something a potential sequel could explore.

Best - Action Sequences, Visuals, & Set Pieces

Car Chase in Tenet trailer

Going back to the idea of this film being a spectacle, it delivers that in spades - and also diamonds, hearts, and clubs. The film is genuinely immense to look at and absorb; every frame is breathtaking.

How Nolan keeps the camera with the characters, making the grand scale feel almost claustrophobic, is wonderful. The gorgeous, vibrant environments that act as backdrops are spectacular. The action sequences, from the Protagonists battle with himself in the hallway, the car chase, the Boeing explosion, and the final grand battle are insane, some of the very best action and set pieces Nolan has ever done, perhaps even the best, with the number of practical effects being truly jaw-dropping. There are scenes while some people move forward, and some move backward seamlessly, and it is awe-inspiring.

Best - Does Not Hand Hold

Robert Pattinson and John David Washington in Tenet trailer

Nolan gets sometimes unfairly criticized for exposition. In reality, Nolan's exposition usually works, making sense and allowing the audience to understand the complicated plot he is threading, there are points where this becomes too much, but Tenet is not one.

Interstellar is probably guilty of too much exposition and handholding, but this film does not do that, Nolan gives us the same information as the Protagonist gets as we are both getting introduced to the concepts. He drips it throughout the film and does not force us into an understanding via bland dialogue. Nolan does exposition better than any other filmmaker because his films need exposition.

Worst - Can Be Inaccessible

Robert Pattinson and Bullet Holes Glass in Tenet

On the other hand, though, this film, in a variety of ways, can be inaccessible. Even totally forgetting the worldwide trouble of going to the theatres to see the film, the movie itself can make itself inaccessible.

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First off is the sound, cutting off crucial dialogue to some. Then, there is the plot itself. It begs for multiple viewings. It moves at a break-neck pace, not allowing much time to breathe with the complicated information getting given to us. It is Nolan's most elaborate yet and is the hardest to understand fully, impossible with only one watch.

Best - Makes You Think

Tenet Cropped

Everybody guiltily, or even openly, enjoys a fun time at the cinema, munching on popcorn, slurping on some refreshing beverage, and having an absolute blast of a time. But, one of the best things cinema can do is make us think, and that is what Tenet does.

Throughout the entire movie, you are absorbing the stunning nature of the frame, and having your senses attacked, while also thinking about the puzzles, Nolan presents the audience, and about what is going on. Long after the film is over, it still consumes you as you attempt to piece everything together, and cannot help but love it. That feeling is not universal, but anyone who enjoys films that stick with you should love this.

Worst - Emotionally Distant

Elizabeth Debicki and John David Washington in Tenet

Going back to the lack of character exploration in this movie, that goes hand in hand with perhaps the most significant issue with the film, the lack of emotional investment the movie draws the viewer into.

The film has moments where it begs you to feel for the characters, for the moment outside of the overall experience, but it does not necessarily do all the hard work to earn it. There is something cold and distant about Tenet overall. In contrast, movies like InceptionDunkirk, and The Dark Knight trilogy so evidently have emotional cores; this movie does not. If the audience so desperately wants such a thing, they will be left disappointed.

Best - Value Of Cinema

Tenet Plane Crash Building

Even without a significant emotional heart, Tenet does what Christopher Nolan so desperately wanted it to do, and did it marvelously, it proved the worth of the cinematic experience, the value of the theatre.

The movie is so incredibly immersive; every frame captivates, every moment provokes thought. It sometimes can be a spectacle for spectacle's sake, but it is so gorgeous you almost do not mind. This film is not Nolan's greatest masterpiece, but it is a prime example of why theatres are so important and have a place in the future.

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