When I keep getting something wrong in a particular way, I often try to make the opposite mistake on purpose. For example, if I keep overcooking a dish, I try to intentionally undercook it. Or if I’m hitting a serve long in tennis, I try to hit the top of the net instead.
Sometimes I do, in fact, make the opposite mistake. The serve hits the net. The food ends up practically raw.
Well, I finally saw Tenet, and it made me wonder if Nolan uses a similar technique.
Well, I finally saw Tenet, and it made me wonder if Nolan uses a similar technique.
I was turned off by the over-explaining in Inception. Tenet goes in the opposite direction. It still tries to explain, but it sure doesn't hold your hand about it—and it's in a big damned hurry. While watching, I could practically hear the ball thwapping against the tape.
Sorry about the sports analogy. Some have requested an example:
Something to inspire Christopher Nolan:
No scare quotes needed on this video's title card.
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