Nolan Me, Nolan You — Christopher's Finest Films!
In cinemas up and down the country – and, indeed, all over the world – Tenet is the film on everyone’s minds, making Christopher Nolan the name on everyone’s lips. His place as an iconic filmmaker of our time was assured long before his latest offering, though; the man’s got a track record that speaks for itself.
From a space-based spectacle to a radical reimagining of the comic book genre, the Londoner has been responsible for some of the finest flicks of the past two decades – and the proof is right at your fingertips! Right now on Virgin Movies you’ll find some of his best work available to rent; here’s a guide to what you can expect…
THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99 each
While it would be unfair to say that nobody cared who he was until he took on the mask, there’s no doubt that Nolan’s Batman reboots marked his ascension into the Hollywood stratosphere. Deliciously dark and decidedly different to any comic-book movie before, it ushered in a new age of the superhero film; the underpants-on-the-outside eschewed for gritty and gripping storytelling that stacks up against any drama that the world’s finest filmmakers could produce…
INCEPTION
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99
Most of the time, there’s something of a line between thrilling action and thought-provoking conceptualism; Nolan is the master of putting the two together. That much was announced to the world in rare style with this sci-fi epic, which scooped awards by the lorryload, won rave reviews the world over, and left millions of viewers replaying scenes in their dreams. Or were they really dreams? Who knows… If you haven’t seen this one, then it’s time to put that right; there’s a reason it’s one of the most talked about films of the decade…
INTERSTELLAR
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99
If Inception was a bit “out there”, then Nolan’s next non-Batman project was truly out of this world! A visually stunning story of space travel and survival, it furthered Nolan’s reputation as both a technical wizard and a storytelling great, continuing to push the envelope of what audiences should expect from a big-budget blockbuster. They even involved a Nobel laureate to make sure that the physics made sense; now that’s attention to detail that you just don’t see everyday!
DUNKIRK
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99
World War II – and, indeed, the events surrounding Dunkirk’s famous evacuation – has long been a focus of major movies; it really says something, then, that it never looked quite like this! Telling the story from land, sea and air, a superb ensemble cast and precious little dialogue make for a compelling, emotional and affecting watch; many reviewers have called it one of the greatest war films in history, and that’s a recommendation that doesn’t come lightly!
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