Christopher Nolan vs Sam Mendes
Which movies do you prefer?
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Re: Christopher Nolan vs Sam Mendes
I prefer Christopher Nolan's films. His films are more consistently engaging and entertaining.
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Nolan, not close.
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Nolan, double flawless fatality..
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Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2164916)
Nolan, not close.
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Originally Posted by Ezrangel (Post 2164935)
Just asking but how I can add a poll in this thread?
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Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2164937)
There was an option on the New Topic page. I'll add one now, though.
I think he's more like on this tier of directing rather than QT's and PTA. |
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I don't think much of some of those guys and would, of course, have my own separate tier list, but yeah I'd mostly agree that he's not an all-time great or anything. But I think he does some things really well that are really valuable, and I'd rather celebrate him for that than give him guff for the things he's clearly less interested in doing. I think of him, at least when I've got on my Criticism hat, the same way I'd think of someone like Malick, in that he has clear strengths and clear weaknesses. The difference being, I don't think making cold, puzzley, high-concept films is inherently inferior to make emotionally potent (but sometimes narratively weak) films.
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I haven't seen a few of their films (Dunkirk, Tenet, Jarhead, 1917), but based on what I've seen, Nolan has both the strongest film from the bunch (Memento) and the weakest (Interstellar).
If I were to rank what I've seen from each... NOLAN - Memento NOLAN - The Prestige MENDES - American Beauty MENDES - Road to Perdition NOLAN - Inception NOLAN - Insomnia NOLAN - Following MENDES - Revolutionary Road MENDES - Spectre NOLAN - Batman Begins NOLAN - The Dark Knight MENDES - Skyfall NOLAN - The Dark Knight Rises NOLAN - Interstellar Yeah, I'm not a huge, huge fan of The Dark Knight trilogy. |
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I'm kinda tickled by the idea of comparing various directors by ranking their respective films, interspersed, like that. :up: Good way to actually decide who to choose, even, as much as explain said choice.
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Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2164945)
I don't think much of some of those guys and would, of course, have my own separate tier list, but yeah I'd mostly agree that he's not an all-time great or anything. But I think he does some things really well that are really valuable, and I'd rather celebrate him for that than give him guff for the things he's clearly less interested in doing. I think of him, at least when I've got on my Criticism hat, the same way I'd think of someone like Malick, in that he has clear strengths and clear weaknesses. The difference being, I don't think making cold, puzzley, high-concept films is inherently inferior to make emotionally potent (but sometimes narratively weak) films.
For example, Cameron's strenght is technology, but his storytelling is pretty basic and accessible, same I could say with Del Toro. Like Blade 2 and Hellboy films etc. Jackson and Fincher had some misses with Alien 3 and The Lovely Bones but I think the latter attention to details makes him stand out above the rest. I rewatched Skyfall and the movie really looks like Nolan style, with all the tropes regarding fights, the villain getting captured etc. |
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This seems like even more of a stretch than the Nolan-versus-Fincher thread. What's next, Nolan versus Kelly Reichardt?
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Re: Christopher Nolan vs Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes 1917 and his bond films are really good.
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The one that did "American Beauty".
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Originally Posted by Ezrangel (Post 2167370)
Bump
I own more Nolan films than Mendes so I voted Nolan. |
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Did this really need a bump after nine hours?
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Originally Posted by Darth Wish (Post 2167441)
I've not seen that one, is it a Nolan or a Mendes? :D
I own more Nolan films than Mendes so I voted Nolan. I rewatched The Dark Knight and Skyfall, and honestly as grounded as they are, the plot is very dynamic and thrilling, with one villain having a grand scale plan and one having small plans and also a clear goal. I can see the Nolan's influence on Mendes' lastest work. |
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1917 was great, but I'll still go Nolan.
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Any thought on this?
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Re: Christopher Nolan vs Sam Mendes
I think the bumps have been sufficient. I imagine most people inclined to comment have seen the thread by now.
It might do to throw out some ideas that prompt discussion beyond just the choice, but it's also possible people just don't have a lot to say about it. |
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