It's time for all theatres and multiplexes to embrace the release of the highly anticipated Hollywood flick, Tenet.
Directed by the wizard of mind-bending cinema Christopher Nolan, Tenet sets out to slowly vaccinate us with the vibe of enjoying a wholesome theatre experience (Just like how a character in the movie says, "Don't try to understand it, feel it!").
Tenet is claimed to be first big release post the COVID-proctored lockdown in India. With fans gearing up to catch their favourite filmmaker's magic unfold on the big screen, Tenet is sure to keep the cash registers constantly ringing.
The hype for the movie was sky-high since the time its trailer dropped at the start of 2020. (If Einstein says Time is relative, then Nolan replies that time is my relative!)
This sprawling spy thriller released in theatres on December 4. As anticipated, it recorded the best response and collection when compared to any film that had released since the reopening of cinema halls in October.
The movie has garnered an estimated amount of more than one crore on its opening day and in due course to become a solid hit.
Even though India is one of the last countries in which Tenet has released, owing to the pandemic situation, the bookings say a different story. The film had its first theatrical release in the UK in August and the US in September.
Tenet comprises an ensemble cast of Robert Pattinson, John David Washington, Dimple Kapadia, and Elizabeth Debicki. It was shot across several countries like US, UK, India, Italy, Estonia, Denmark and Norway.
Christopher Nolan focussed clearly on giving us a breath-taking IMAX experience with a ‘little dramatic plane crash’, flipping cars and blasting buildings in reverse.
Critics appreciated the movie for its one-of-a-kind tangled version of saving the world from of an Armageddon aided by pulsating background music filled with psychedelic time gimmicks.
One can either dust their physics books to understand all the sci-fi intricacies or just relax and feel blessed to experience a Nolan movie again in theatres.
Just like Interstellar, a parent-child bond forms the emotional chord of the movie, but it doesn't take the centre stage at our hearts.
Going further back into Inception, a heist plot was perfectly blended with the concept of hijacking dreams but with Tenet, a sophisticated plot of time inversion and looping brings less coherence to the narrative structure.
The thought of creating compelling action set pieces seems convincing on screen, but even more, is the confusion of the proceedings.
Just like how the characters move forward and backwards at the same time, the wrapped narrative will keep us enthralled as well as push us away from the pace of the movie.
Nolan sets the screen on fire with a visually stunning climax act. No spinning top this time, instead our heads spin in sync with all the pompous action (I was hoping that they were going to play the credits in reverse).
With the public expected to turn up in good numbers, all theatres have taken precautions as per government guidelines to ensure the safety of the audience. Cinema halls will be operating only with 50% occupancy. People will have to compulsorily wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Inside the theatre, a seat will be left vacant between two individuals. All seats and halls will be sanitized after each show. Children below the age of ten and adults above the age of 65 are strictly not allowed.
Tenet's box-office performance in India might just pave way for bigger demand and collection for other Hollywood biggies like "Wonder Woman 1984" (The Gal is swinging back into action!), "No Time To Die" (Great tagline for a COVID-induced 2020) and also Marvel's "Black Widow".
Written by - Deepan R
Edited by - Ivanova
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