Saw this article earlier today, it lists ten "problems" with Nolan's films and goes on to elaborate on each one. Here is the introduction to it:
10. Poor Female Characters
9. Neutered By PG-13 Rating
8. Action Doesn’t Make Spatial Sense & Is Generically Choreographed
7. A Lack Of Heart
6. Pseudo-Intellectualism
5. Characters Don’t Behave Realistically
4. Style Over Substance
3. Hand-Holding Dialogue
2. They’re Too Serious & Self-Regarding
1. There’s Too Much Michael Caine
Source: http://whatculture.com/film/10-harsh-tr ... movies.php
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While I disagree with most of it, I don't think the article is entirely without merit. In particular I have to agree with #3, this is definitely something Nolan needs to improve upon. Point #10 is hardly controversial imo and I don't see the problem with #9. As far as #8 goes, his fight scenes have long been a point of criticism on his films. Disagree with #7 to #4.
With regard to #2, what is he expecting? Pointless over the top humor a la Michael Bay? Nolan includes humor where it makes sense on the film and also when it suits the character. Find me a comic book film with a more hilarious and iconic scene than the Joker getting out of the hospital dressed as a nurse.
Lastly, there is no such thing as too much Michael Caine.
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And here is the list of "harsh truths":Christopher Nolan is without question one of the most celebrated and talked about filmmakers working in Hollywood today. In just the space of a decade, he went from being an independent filmmaker working on smaller, more intimate dramas, to becoming one of the industry’s most reliable and acclaimed directors of big-budget entertainment, making his most prominent mark with his beloved Dark Knight trilogy.
Though it’s difficult to argue with Nolan’s technical skill or ability to viscerally entertain us, there are also a number of truths about his movies that maybe we just don’t want to admit.
10. Poor Female Characters
9. Neutered By PG-13 Rating
8. Action Doesn’t Make Spatial Sense & Is Generically Choreographed
7. A Lack Of Heart
6. Pseudo-Intellectualism
5. Characters Don’t Behave Realistically
4. Style Over Substance
3. Hand-Holding Dialogue
2. They’re Too Serious & Self-Regarding
1. There’s Too Much Michael Caine
Source: http://whatculture.com/film/10-harsh-tr ... movies.php
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While I disagree with most of it, I don't think the article is entirely without merit. In particular I have to agree with #3, this is definitely something Nolan needs to improve upon. Point #10 is hardly controversial imo and I don't see the problem with #9. As far as #8 goes, his fight scenes have long been a point of criticism on his films. Disagree with #7 to #4.
With regard to #2, what is he expecting? Pointless over the top humor a la Michael Bay? Nolan includes humor where it makes sense on the film and also when it suits the character. Find me a comic book film with a more hilarious and iconic scene than the Joker getting out of the hospital dressed as a nurse.
Lastly, there is no such thing as too much Michael Caine.
Discuss