Here it is - the first trailer for Christopher Nolan's TENET Movie, in theaters July 17th. – Radheyan Simonpillai, NOW Toronto, The sheer meticulousness of Nolan’s grand-canvas action aesthetic is enthralling, as if to compensate for the stray loose threads and teasing paradoxes of his screenplay — or perhaps simply to underline that they don’t matter all that much. All rights reserved. In an online event tied to the video game Fortnite on May 21, Warner Bros. then premiered a second trailer that revealed new scenes from the film and more dialogue than the first one. – Jessica Kiang, New York Times, The action exceeds anything Nolan has ever done before. The most bare-bones synopsis is that Tenet will involve a secret agent (John David Washington) on a mission to stop a potentially catastrophic World War III. In addition, it’s unlikely that Warner Bros. would make nearly as much money from a VOD release as it would make with a theatrical release in normal circumstances. For now, Tenet is no longer the first big release that plans to open in theaters this summer season, but it is by far the biggest, and it may still serve as a barometer for major studio releases in the near future. The production budget for Tenet is reportedly $205 million, making it Nolan’s most expensive original film. Tenet will debut in several global markets on August 26-28 and open in limited theaters in the U.S. on September 3 before expanding wider around the world. Neither trailer goes too deeply into specifics, but it appears that Washington is a new recruit into some sort of agency that’s able to harness a mysterious power to reverse time, an ability known as “inversion.” Together with the help of some allies, he’ll attempt to prevent disaster, presumably one caused by a “Russian national” who can “communicate with the future.” Washington’s character appears to learn how to do some form of this too, as we see him “catch” bullets with his gun and witness a car crash undoing itself. Further complicating this is the somewhat inside-baseball fact that Nolan’s contract stipulates that he makes 20% of the film’s first dollar gross, so he stands to make much more from a big theatrical release than something smaller. TENET has an incredible cast to look forward to seeing on the big screen. – Mike McCahill, IndieWire, Tenet can feel like a $200 million remake of Primer, with a fiendishly brilliant but confounding narrative that practically demands one or two rewatches to fully appreciate the big picture. So detached to the point that Nolan’s otherwise great acting ensemble fails to connect emotionally. Tenet stars John David Washington as The Protagonist, who suddenly finds himself wrapped up in a time-bending plot to save the world, but the critical reception to the film has been tepid. Tenet has been announced for release on July 17, 2020 since last … Tell Tell it it it'll it'll open. Tenet … We’ll have to wait and see. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets The big question about Tenet, then — more than any mystery about the plot — is what’s going to happen when it premieres, and what will the circumstances of that premiere look like? GOING BACK TO MOVIE THEATERS Read More ... Powered by Rotten Tomatoes Rate Movie. Elizabeth Debicki’s character appears to be central to the conflict, but it’s unclear what her relationship to Washington’s character — or anyone else, for that matter — is. Rotten Tomatoes… Chris Pine to Star in New Dungeons & Dragons Movie, and More News. It boasts some of the most spectacular, memorable set-pieces of his career. Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” currently holds a “Fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes. Tenet is a wholly original story, written and directed by Nolan. Copyright © 2018 Fandango. All rights reserved. [Updated on 7/27/20. – Simon Miraudo, Student Edge, The palindromic title has some narrative correlation — albeit in an exhausting, rather joyless way. Some of the wrong ones too. How this is possible, and what this all means, is still unclear. Lily James and Sebastian Stan Starring as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in Hulu Drama Series? – Radheyan Simonpillai, NOW Toronto, Nolan has made his own Bond film here, borrowing everything he likes about it, binning everything he doesn’t, then Nolaning it all up. The reviews are in for Tenet, Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated new film and the follow-up to his heart-pounding 2017 film Dunkirk. So far, reviews of “Tenet” have been generally positive, with the film earning an 83 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of this article’s publication. However, the coronavirus may have thrown a wrench in those plans…. In fact, it might actually be the Nolan movie that audiences know the least about, especially since the future of the entire film industry is currently unclear due to the coronavirus pandemic. About a month before its originally scheduled July 17 theatrical release, Warner Bros. finally caved and shifted it to August 12. It’s unclear what the state of the COVID-19 pandemic will look like at the end of August, and it’s unclear if audiences will feel safe going to the movies, regardless of Nolan’s allure. – Tom Beasley, Flickering Myth, It’s the rare action film where the characters don’t just say the world will end if they fail in their mission – you feel it, too. – James Mottram, South China Morning Post, An absolute treat as a Movie Event… Tenet’s deployment of stupefying practical special effects is pure wizardry. Tenet is a fascinating and exciting sci-fi thriller bolstered by Nolan's grand vision for action and strong performances from the cast. – Alex Godfrey, Empire Magazine, The fanciest James Bond romp you ever did see, complete with dizzy global location-hopping, car chases that slip and loop like spaghetti, and bespoke tailoring you actually want to reach into the screen and stroke. Rotten Tomatoes Yesterday at 5:05 PM Jon Hamm has signed on to star in and produce a reboot of the '80s f ... ilm 'Fletch,' with 'Superbad' and 'Arrested Development' director Greg Mottola attached to direct. – Guy Lodge, Variety, If Nolan has out-Nolaned himself, it’s in the action set-pieces which, despite being of head-scrambling technical intricacy, are sharper than Occam’s razor and carried off with astonishing economy. – Jonathan Romney, Los Angeles Times, [Note: Information on movie theater safety precautions can be found here.]. Cars crash in reverse, and there are bullet holes in walls before the gunmen have even opened fire. Christopher Nolan’s movies are always highly anticipated and mysterious affairs, and Tenet, the director’s 11th film, is no exception. The score puts Tenet somewhere in the middle of Nolan’s filmography in terms of Rotten Tomatoes freshness.The director's highest rated film on the website remains The Dark Knight, which stands at 94%.This is followed by Memento (93%), Dunkirk (92%) Insomnia (92%), Tenet (88%), Inception (87%), The Dark Knight Rises (87%), Batman Begins (84%), Following (81%), The Prestige … Tenet can feel like a $200 million remake of Primer, with a fiendishly brilliant but confounding narrative that practically demands one or two rewatches to fully appreciate the big picture. Sounds normal enough, but the two trailers reveal that this isn’t your everyday spy thriller. – Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy, Tenet is best approached as an experience to be felt rather than comprehensively understood. – Casey Chong, Casey’s Movie Mania, (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/©2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.), What’s narratively most interesting about it is strictly off-limits in any pre-screening discussion. open the right doors. !” – Shannon Conellan, Mashable, Tenet suggests Nolan no longer has any interest in human beings beyond assets on a poster or dots on a diagram. The movie, which stars John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, appears to be another difficult one to describe, plot-wise, in part because of spoilers, but it’s also celebrated for its action and mind-blowing effects, even if you don’t care about any of the characters. – Rosie Fletcher, Den of Geek, Viewed solely from its technical point-of-view… This is a must-see on the biggest screen possible. Tenet has finally hit the theatres abroad and has received a commendable critical response. It’s harder still to care. Tenet is currently scheduled for release in the US on September 3, 2020. According to Christopher Nolan, John David Washington’s character is “very much the hero.” The actor recently starred in Spike Lee’s BLACKKKLANSMAN with Adam Driver (above) and THE OLD MAN & THE GUN with the legendary Robert Redford. Then, on July 20, it was pulled from theaters entirely, with no indication when it would premiere. – Leslie Felperin, Hollywood Reporter, Tenet frequently delivers mind-blowing moments that are unlike anything you’ve seen (or even thought about) before. – Clarisse Loughrey, Independent, Though leads John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Elizabeth Debicki bring a level of solid integrity to their characters while wrapped up in flawless costumes, we’re left without any idea of who they actually are. – Adam Woodward, Little White Lies, I watched the movie twice for this review, and still feel very confused about what is supposed to be going on and why. The website's critical consensus reads: "A visually dazzling puzzle for film lovers to unlock, Tenet serves up all the cerebral spectacle audiences expect from a Christopher Nolan production." Christopher Nolan stuck to his guns and insisted that Tenet would play in theaters, and Warner Bros. had a hell of a time trying to figure out the best way to respect Nolan’s wishes. ], (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/©Paramount Pictures). Pattinson and Patel appear to be associates of Washington’s character, who at least seems to be recruiting Pattinson’s character in the trailer footage. Copyright ©  2018 Fandango. Sit back, relax and prepare to have your mind blown. Video Transcript. Nolan is a major proponent of the traditional theatrical experience, and as one of the few directors whose name alone is big enough to get moviegoers to buy a ticket, he might be able to convince audiences to get back into theaters — assuming theaters are open. Inception made more than $800 million, while Dunkirk and Interstellar both surpassed the half-a-billion mark. With a very high rating on both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, Tenet has been called a 'diabolical and confounding spectacle' by critics who have thoroughly enjoyed the plotline, direction, and the actors' performances in the film. The … – Mike McCahill, IndieWire. Christopher Nolan’s movies are always highly anticipated and mysterious affairs, and Tenet, the director’s 11th film, is no exception.In fact, it might actually be the Nolan movie that audiences know the least about, especially since the future of the entire film industry is currently unclear due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first proper trailer dropped in December, before the pandemic really started. Close Audience Score. – Casey Chong, Casey’s Movie Mania, It’s best experienced in a huge, dark room. – Casey Chong, Casey’s Movie Mania, Branagh is unexpectedly fearsome. The percentage of users who made a verified movie ticket purchase and rated this 3.5 stars or higher. – Clarisse Loughrey, Independent, Tenet is not Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece, but it is another thrilling entry into his canon. But as of mid-week “Tenet” has a rating of 78% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 68, which puts it below the usual Nolan … Tenet revisits the terrain of 2000’s Memento with more money… yet plot-wise, Tenet has more in common with Minority Report. And while some critics suggest the film needs to be seen on the big screen, we encourage you to check here for the latest information on how movie theaters are implementing new safety regulations in light of COVID-19. All All I I have have for for for. PG … Here’s the scoop on Tenet. In ... Agar is a news editor for Screen Rant, also writing features and movie reviews for the site as one of Screen Rant's Rotten Tomatoes approved critics. Observer spoke to experts who predicted that the movie needs to make around $500 million to break even, which normally would seem like a sure thing. – Guy Lodge, Variety, We’re not even sure we could spoil this one if we tried. Finally, on July 27, it was announced that Tenet would first open in two dozen markets worldwide — including the UK, South Korea, and France — on Wednesday, August 26, before expanding into more markets over the next few days, and it would ultimately open in the US on Thursday, September 3, ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Washington confirmed in a brief Q&A following the Fortnite premiere that the latter was not a product of CGI, and knowing Nolan, the rest of the effects in the film are likely as practical — i.e. Breakdown of 2020 Movie Delays, and When They Will Hit Theaters, Weekend Box Office Results: Tenet Crosses $200 Million Globally, But Slow U.S. – Radheyan Simonpillai, NOW Toronto, Tenet’s coldness is what keeps it just short of greatness… the viewer’s investment is purely intellectual. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. Looking ahead to Tenet this weekend, we looked back at Nolan’s most recent non-Batman/non-DiCaprio offerings and saw that Interstellar opened to $47.5 million (in November 2014) and Dunkirk started with $50.5 million (in July of 2017). – Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle, This is certainly the biggest bang for your buck of the year so far. Instead, Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson, who did the music for Black Panther, the Creed movies, and The Mandalorian series on Disney+, will score Tenet. is a word. Instead, Tenet seems as though it will once more explore Nolan’s fascination with time, as seen in Inception, Interstellar, and, to an extent, even Dunkirk. Tenet Cast. Show. And today we finally have the film’s score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s a lot like being punched in the face by Cinema™, in the best and worst ways. That is to say, based on the mostly-positive first reviews of the sci-fi spy thriller, you know what you’re getting into, but also you have no idea. – Matt Purslow, IGN, Demands to be seen in a cinema, and on the biggest possible screen… But Tenet will later thrive in home viewing formats, giving viewers the chance to pause and go back over tricky passages. Kenneth Branagh, Age of Ultron’s Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Yesterday’s Himesh Patel, and Widows’ Elizabeth Debicki also appear in the cast. – Adam Woodward, Little White Lies, Big, bombastic and does everything with the most epic scale possible. She writes, “Tenet is a locked puzzle box with nothing inside.” Peter Bradshaw at The Guardian gives the film a perfect 5 out of 5. Harder to say. – Casey Chong, Casey’s Movie Mania, It’s hard to work out what’s happening. Robert Pattinson, the future Batman himself, is one of the more notable members of the cast, as is Michael Caine, one of Nolan’s go-to actors. Across Nolan’s 10-film career as a director, his movies have earned an average Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. Notable Bollywood stars Dimple Kapadia and Denzil Smith also appear in the film, as does French actress Clémence Poésy, who is probably best known for playing Fleur Delacour in the Harry Potter films. Lily James and Sebastian Stan Starring as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in Hulu Drama Series? – Matt Purslow, IGN, Tenet is the first time I felt he gets too carried away with his own concept. – Mike McCahill, IndieWire, If Nolan’s Inception baked your noodle, prepare for a whole new level of bewilderment. Nolan frequently works with composer Hans Zimmer for his movies, but that won’t be the case on Tenet. Christina Newland at Vulture gives the film a rotten rating. One of the most anticipated movies of 2020, and one of the few tentpole releases still opening this year, Christoper Nolan’s Tenet is… Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Christopher Nolan’s Tenet with John David Washington and Robert Pattinson is coming soon. 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