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Did Tenet get good reviews?
Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” currently holds a “Fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the film’s visual effects, but criticized its story structure and heavy-handed sound mixing. “Tenet” arrives in theaters in the U.S. on Sept.
Is Tenet good or bad?
“Tenet” is a bad movie, and not just by its director Christopher Nolan’s (one of Hollywood’s most bankable directors) standards. It is genuinely, for the most part, unentertaining and sometimes a downright chore to sit through.
Why does Tenet have low reviews?
The negative reviews for the movie often point to Tenet’s overly complicated story, its emotionless center, and undefined characters. Here are some examples: IndieWire: It’s clever, too — yes, the palindromic title has some narrative correlation — albeit in an exhausting, rather joyless way.
What is Tenet rated?
PG-13
Tenet/MPAA rating
Tenet is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of violence and action, some suggestive references and brief strong language. Violence: Many individuals are shot or killed in explosions. Two people are shown being tortured by having their teeth removed with pliers.
Is Tenet as good as inception?
For those that are seeking a sci-fi action flick, Tenet definitely comes out on top. Inception has its moments of thrills, but there are far more moments that are slow and intellectual. Nolan’s newest flick has all kinds of action, from explosions to shoot-outs to high-speed chases.
Why is Tenet so good?
A new twist on time travel. Time travel in cinema is always a crowd pleaser, but Tenet puts a fresh spin on it that doesn’t feel outlandish or forced. The use of ‘inversion’ is an ingenious concept – one that’s hard to get your head around without seeing – and something that makes this film such a must-watch.
Is the Kid in “tenet” worth watching?
The kid is as much of a device as an inverted bullet. If “Tenet” can be a hard movie to engage with emotionally or even comprehend narratively, that doesn’t take away from its craftsmanship on a technical level.
How will viewviewers respond to “Tenet”?
Viewer response to “Tenet” will come down to how much one engages with that momentum. I expect a surprising number of people will open the door and jump out of this moving race car (look, another palindrome!) before it crosses the finish line, exhausted by a story that doesn’t make sense even as it’s trying to explain itself to you.
Is “tenet” by Christopher Nolan by anyone but Christopher Nolan?
The intent of this review is not to encourage or discourage anyone from attending a theatrical screening at this specific time. It is an analysis of the work itself for posterity. No one could possibly mistake “Tenet” as being by anyone but Christopher Nolan.
What is the irony in the movie tenet?
The irony is that he doesn’t want you to be able to rewind it. “Tenet” is a movie about momentum, reflected both in its narrative and its aesthetic, and more cracks would show without it. Viewer response to “Tenet” will come down to how much one engages with that momentum.