Just finished watching this intriguing and artful neo-noir film (on the new tv nonetheless!). Shot in black and white on a handheld camera using natural lighting, Following is a tense study of voyeurism and theft of objects that possess material and immaterial value. The narrative winds about three different scams with the intersection of each teasing the viewer to speculate on impending double and triple crosses.
I’m certainly more interested in seeing some more of his work–I had seen Batman Begins and thought that was the right take on the character–in particular Insomnia and Memento both of which I have heard good things about.
Tags: Christoper Nolan, movies, Neo-Noir
I was pleasantly surprised by the approach in Batman Begins, the best of the Batman series (that I remember). Memento is a good film. I don’t remember seeing Insomnia. I’ll check out the Following.
Nolan’s an interesting director. I’ll have to check that one out. I simply will not watch any batman (or other superhero) movies. Memento was good but a bit gimmicky. Joey pantoliano is great in that one…
Insomnia’s also good but you must watch the original Scandinavian version!
I’ll have to look up the original, hopefully CafeDVD will have it stock. Thanks for the rec!
Please don’t discount The Prestige! My favorite actor Christian Bale! Charlize Theron! David Bowie as Tesla! Complete sentences!
Ah! The competition to The Illusionist which lulled me into sleep!
I’ll have to check this out as it does look scads better than the other.