Miraculous cinematography

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2007)

I admit, I 'm fun of Nolan movies. However is really difficult to avoid comparison with his older masterpieces, especially the memorable "Memento" and yet this one is one his highest achievements undoubtedly. A few notes only that worth a few arguments: the very persuasive sense of the era of late 1800s, one of the most interesting of all times; he managed to give the deepest depth of the 2 main characters and the master Caine, at his best roles/acting ever, he fitted like the hand in glove; for a movie that could easily slip in the category of "entertaining" aspect of cinema ,mainly,because of the theme itself never did. Is the first time that I see the beloved Scarlet J and not "concentrate" on her at all, neither even comment on her; the plot and the mystery wouldn't leave my notice a moment to spent on her physical assets, but the serious part of the plot; that had never had an inch of chasm, neither left any doubt to the rather unbelievable, almost surreal happenings and scenes; the logic was always there masterly hidden. Also the Tesla character is as peculiar as should be; N Tesla was one of the most genius, non-conventional scientists of all times and the choice of Bowie added a lot to that feeling. Of course, last but not least, the astonishing ending, that one moment ago could not be expected neither imagined in such an imaginative scenario. Thank you Mr. Nolan once again, keep it on!