Tremendous story telling. Wondrous film.

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2015)

I knew nothing of this before seeing it and it was such a surprise. I loved it. Not like a modern day film, just a wonderful story. Cast well, acted well. But it is the complex story, the wonder of the magic, and the wonderfully flawed and tragic characters that carries the film to such heights. The complexity of their mistake riddled and shared history defines their relationships and their lives and is so well imagined and so well told on screen. I love Michael Caine's role and his applied example of Ockham's Razor. I've since read criticisms that relate to the depiction of Tesla's or Nolan as a director. Such criticisms have nothing to do with the entertainment value of this film in its own right. I thoroughly enjoyed this and will watch it again. It is a new favourite. If you have not seen this, avoid reviews beforehand and enjoy the surprises throughout.