Christopher Nolan, a talented director and screenwriter, will release his latest film titled Oppenheimer. But during this time he has produced several epic films that have been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. With high cinematic quality and complex plots, his films have captured the attention of audiences around the world. However, out of the various movies he has made, here we round up the top 10 Christopher Nolan movies that prove he is a genius filmmaker according to IMDB ratings. Read more below.
The Dark Knight (2008) – Rating: 9.0
Starting from the top spot, “The Dark Knight” is Christopher Nolan’s best movie with a rating of 9.0. This movie is the second sequel of “The Dark Knight Trilogy”. In this film, Batman (Christian Bale) tries to take on the Joker (Heath Ledger), a psychopathic criminal who tries to destabilize Gotham City with chaos and injustice. The battle between the two figures becomes even more complicated when the Joker threatens to kill those closest to Batman if he does not reveal his true identity.
Origin (2010) – Rating: 8.8
The sci-fi thriller genre film titled “Inception” became Christopher Nolan’s best film in second place. It tells about Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), a skilled thief who can hack into other people’s minds through dreams. He was given the task of “starting” or implanting ideas in someone’s mind. However, this task becomes even more complicated as he must face his own personal problems and the dangers that threaten the survival of the mission.
Interstellar (2014) – Rating: 8.6
“Interstellar” is an immersive space adventure movie. In the future, humans will face a food crisis because the earth is increasingly inhospitable to live on. A researcher named Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is chosen to lead a mission to save humanity by searching for new human-inhabitable planets outside the solar system.
Prestige (2006) – Rating: 8.5
“The Prestige” is an interesting mystery drama movie. This film chronicles the competition of two famous magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale). Both are obsessed with inventing the greatest magic trick, which ends with tragic consequences and changes their lives forever.
Memento (2000) – Rating: 8.4
“Memento” is a psychological thriller that is unique in its narrative. Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) suffers from short-term amnesia due to a head injury, causing him to forget the events of the last few minutes. In his search for his wife’s killer, Leonard relies on tattoos and little notes to help him remember what happened. You could say that “Memento” is a Christopher Nolan movie that made a name for himself in the movie industry and became the best movie of the year.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) – Rating: 8.4
“The Dark Knight Rises” is the final film of “The Dark Knight Trilogy”. Batman must face Bane (Tom Hardy), a brutal criminal who wants to destroy Gotham City and bring justice according to his wishes. This fight brings Batman to the brink of destruction and tests his resolve to protect the city he loves.
Batman Begins (2005) – Rating: 8.2
“Batman Begins” is the first film in “The Dark Knight Trilogy”. The film chronicles Bruce Wayne’s beginnings as Batman and his training under Ra’s al Ghul (Ken Watanabe) and Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson). Bruce Wayne then decides to use a dual identity as Batman to rid Gotham City of crime.
Dunkirk (2017) – Rating: 7.8
“Dunkirk” is a war film that depicts the mass evacuation of Allied troops from the Dunkirk beaches during World War II. Nolan combines three different perspectives – land, sea and air – to create an intense and immersive narrative of struggle and hope amidst the hopelessness of war.
Insomnia (2002) – Rating: 7.2
“Insomnia” is a tense psychological thriller. Detective Will Dormer (Al Pacino) is sent to a remote town to investigate the murder of a teenager. However, he finds himself embroiled in a crime of his own and must face the guilt, as well as a difficult moral choice.
Next (1998) – Rating: 7.5
“Following” is the directorial debut of Christopher Nolan. This film tells the story of a writer who follows strangers on the streets of London to find inspiration for his story. Instead, however, he gets caught up in the man’s life of crime, and faces dangerous consequences for his actions.
Those are the top 10 Christopher Nolan movies according to IMDB ratings. Nolan’s films are known for always featuring complex plots, amazing shots, and brilliant performances. Therefore, it is only natural that every work of Nolan is considered to provide an unforgettable cinematic experience for the audience, making him one of the best directors in the film industry.
