Christopher Nolan Movies Tier List

[@samgraef3028]

I stopped in shock when I saw this thumbnail. I can’t believe the day has come. This is gonna be brutal. Lord, give my brother Kevin strength right now. Here we go

[@sirtmannondaloose]

FINALLY THE BOYS ARE ALL BACK…..AND DOING A NOLAN RANKING??? This feels like Christmas

[@Cottn_]

In reality. The MP is the prestige

[@FilmSchoolDad]

The Prestige is an All TIME great. Absolutely incredible.

[@DavidPavlis]

Wow, the moment I saw "Christopher Nolan Movies Tier List" I stopped all the work and pressed play :D Brilliant guys! Thanks a lot for this episode. Great as always! Funnily enough it comes about a week after I bought tickets for Interstellar which luckily will be screened here in Prague in IMAX 70mm in three weeks time. And same as Oppie it is the only theatre in continental Europe that will be screening it in 70mm and I'll see it on the eve of my birthday - can't really ask for more. And as for masterpiece I would choose Oppenheimer as well. It's incredible movie.

[@tahayvr]

Probably the most anticipated episode 🎉

[@AnthonyJPiccione]

Been waiting for this episode ever since the Tarantino tier list My own rankings: 1: Oppenheimer 2: Interstellar 3: The Dark Knight 4: Inception 5: Dunkirk 6: The Prestige 7: Memento 8: Batman Begins 9: Tenet 10: The Dark Knight Rises 11: Insomnia 12: Following

[@khabibnurmuhammadov]

Im just happy i live in a time where Nolan is on his Peak. I love all of his films but my top 3 are TENET, Insomnia and The Prestige 😊

[@barkley8285]

@@khabibnurmuhammadovawful list

[@khabibnurmuhammadov]

@barkley8285 well most people hate Nolan films so i understand why u hate Nolan not me tho cos i love his films

[@harrisonburn3600]

Really interesting perspectives from all your previous videos , looking forward to seeing this one ☝️

[@harrisonhigdon3337]

WOOOH BABY HOW LONG IVE BEEN WANTING THIS RANKING!!

[@illuvattar]

Here's a fun little fact about Nolan. On pretty much all of his set photos from his earlier films until Oppenheimer, you can see Nolan with a little TV device hanging around his neck (look it up!) . This is an old Casio EV-4500 that has been out of production for years. It's a little 4 inch LCD screen which uses older analog VHF/UHF transmission through antennas. He uses it to check the framing of a shot because he shoots on film of course and doesn't want to have a videovillage. He has been doing so with the some old analog technology for over 20 years. In order for it to work, the camera is modified with a UHF/VHF transmitter so he can locally receive the video signal and check the shot. If you're ever near a Nolan set, you can probably pick up the signal with such a device if you wanted to!

[@RohitKumar-dq8fb]

Prestige is number 1 for me

[@92sbrown]

Screamed when I saw the name of this video, so excited! 😅😆

[@seanoconnell2073]

A long time coming!

[@92sbrown]

Glad to see all your faces again Sean, what a show 👏😁

[@Reallyyup123]

The prestige is Nolan’s best movie to me. The performances between Hugh and bale are both spectacular in their own right and you have a great storyline with a signature Nolan ending that also pulls at your heart strings.

[@sweetlows1]

Looking at that list, are there more ambitious movies? absolutely, but The Prestige is just damn good drama. I'd argue that it is his best too from a storytelling perspective and entertainment value. Although Oppenheimer is also quite good at checking those boxes if more "all over the place" on a first watch. I was very lost the first time through but it clicked on a rewatch.

[@EdanSolViamar]

I've probably seen it a hundred times. It's his best for me as well. There's something about it that makes it...

[@jaimemitra2003]

THIS IS WHAT WE THE BLENDERS HAVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT! NOLAN TIER LIST BABY! What a way to have a full show again! Oppenheimer! Here’s my Nolan ranking: 1.Oppenheimer 2.Interstellar 3.The Dark Knight 4.The Prestige 5.Dunkirk 6.Inception 7.Memento 8.Tenet 9.Batman Begins 10.The Dark Knight Rises 11.Insomnia 12.Following here’s my favorite director and I love them all. I’d love to see your ranking’s blenders!

[@jaimemitra2003]

Ps: I can’t wait to hear Sean’s thoughts about Interstellar 😂

[@Missionmedia2022]

Ending with DUNKIRK!!! Yes! Good old days

[@seanoconnell2073]

Had to

[@FilmSchoolDad]

1:04:39 YES 100%. I have to agree and say that I do think "TENET is Nolan's masterpiece." Totally the culmination of all his powers while Oppenheimer was a bit more for the masses. Dude. Yes. Such a great episode guys. I'm bias but yeah. This ep rocked. Love it. Keep it up. Big fan!

[@OZUGURU]

Memento S tier, prestige S tier dark knight S tier

[@jgrules-cr6hf]

The fact that the dark knight wasn’t put in masterpiece when that movie literally changed the comic book genre is just insane to me

[@duartelucas5746]

How so?

[@rjmacready9828]

@@duartelucas5746what do you mean how??? Lmfaoo

[@duartelucas5746]

@@rjmacready9828 Yes, in his opinion how did that movie change the comic book genre. What changes are a reflection of that movie in the comic book genre.

[@dankairgadam8841]

It’s a great movie but it’s got a lot of flaws and I disagree that it changed the genre. Batman Begins was far more influential. Nolan’s 1 true masterpiece is The Prestige.

[@oldnbaschool]

Yeah. TDK is a masterpiece even with its flaws. Changed the landscape for decades.

[@HusaMusesOn]

Great discussion ❤ I appreciate the love for Batman Begins

[@AlwaysLoudAA]

Boys are back in town! Got my iced coffee in my hand, LFG.

[@LionelMeessi]

YEEEEEES HOLY YEEEEEES!! OMG BOYS LETS GO THANKS FOR THIS ❤❤❤

[@jameswatza649]

Been waiting for this!

[@jaimemitra2003]

For insomnia he did a pass on the script but didn’t take the writing credit because the work of the initial writer to adapt from the original movie was already done very well. I think Nolan does a pass on all his movies to arrange sequences for editing purposes and also for the stage direction for his cast and crew.

[@PhilTovo]

Beat me to it.

[@rjmacready9828]

The Dark Knight is the masterpiece definitely but not a bad list

[@loganastrup6870]

My ranking in order His masterpieces 1. Oppenheimer 2. The Prestige 3. Dunkirk 4. The Dark Knight Movies that are pretty good but I wouldn’t call them masterpieces 5. Memento 6. Inception 7. Batman Begins 8. Interstellar 9. Tenet 10. Dark knight rises 11. Insomnia 12. Following

[@oldnbaschool]

I already sense Kevin's aura in this, haha. Let's watch it!

[@FilmSchoolDad]

Absolutely LOVING the TENET conversation. I, myself, give it an A. It's a BIG favorite of mine. It may not be his BEST - but I do think it's his most REWATCHABLE ( and yes - partly because you HAVE to 😂 ). Best! -FSD

[@sweetlows1]

Most long time fans seeing this episode pop up: "You did it. you crazy son of a bitch, you did it."

[@seanoconnell2073]

No turning back now. Spielberg and Scorsese next....

[@nox5870]

Memento is probably Nolan's best film, The Dark Knight is my favorite through. The Dark Knight Trilogy is a certified masterpiece!

[@HeadHeldProductions]

I knew this video was going to ruin my day, it took longer than I thought though at 23:00 mins in. I’m only half joking, thanks for the video guys!

[@elespectro]

1.dark knight 2.memento 3. Tenet

[@leandroperroni]

50:43 hahaha both nailed it

[@ckellyedits]

Does Kevin have a KoRn tattoo??? That's rad!

[@vinicarvalho208]

Great episode, really appreciated the deep conversation for every one.

[@MadMaxFuryRose]

Boggles my mind that you guys think Oppenheimer is better than The Dark Knight, Inception, The Prestige, or Interstellar. Just can’t imagine ever wanting to watch Oppie over half of Nolan’s other movies

[@CinSicko1]

Finally. 😍 my number one is (the prestige)

[@FilmSchoolDad]

Adore The Prestige.

[@NikstSWE]

Damn, Seans opinion on Inception and Interstellar is absolute bonkers! LOL. Disagree hard with you man.

[@seanoconnell2073]

That's what makes this beautiful world go 'round! Appreciate you listening!

[@toma411]

Damn, top left is a brutal critic! It's sad if you can't enjoy a film to the full extent that everyone else does. Dark Knight and Inception B tier?

[@sweetlows1]

I'd honestly agree with Sean unfortunately. I like Inception, on a rewatch though, the amount of "explaining" is a lot, it's lots of talking "mechanics of the dream world" but it is a fun inventive ride for sure. I've also never been a huge Dark Knight fan, it feels like a bunch of (good/great) scenes put together rather than a cohesive "movie" to me. Sean also doesn't like LOTR and Fury Road, there is a reason movies get 95 and 97% on RT, there are just some that it doesn't click with.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

S: The Prestige, Dark Knight A: Begins, Memento, Insomnia B: Interstellar, Rises, Inception, Dunkirk, Oppenheimer, Tenet Most of his later movies I find to be both more amazing and sophisticated than his earlier works in some ways, but also more exhausting, bloated etc

[@vitaminkplus]

We wouldn't have Batman Begins without Blade. The dark tone in Blade and Batman Begins wasn't a coincidence. Both films had the same screenwriter, David S Goyer. ;). Look him up. He was responsible for Blade trilogy and also the Batman trilogy!

[@milesdorst]

My list is on a curved scale, the lowest rating out of 10 I've given any of Nolan's movies is a 5/10, every tier above that is one number higher. Dunkirk is not a 1/10 trainwreck of a film, it just really didn't connect with me at all emotionally, obviously it's a technical marvel. Masterpiece: The Dark Knight A: The Prestige, Batman Begins B. Insomnia, Oppenheimer, Interstellar, Memento, Inception C: Tenet, The Dark Knight Rises D: Following F: Dunkirk (I know)

[@myp1600]

Yeeeahhhj.....Nolan tier list is here...finally after such a long run the milestones here. 🎉🎉And all boys r back🔥🙌🏼

[@LizoMadalane]

My Ranking: 1. The Dark Knight (my favorite movie of all time) 2. Inception 3. Tenet 4. Interstellar 5. Oppenheimer 6. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Batman Begins 8. Insomnia 9. The Prestage 10. Dunkirk 11. Insomnia 12. Following ( Haven't seen it)

[@twononcriticsandacat]

Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece. I agree with everything you said there! Great show!

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

50:10 Hardy didn't say now everyone laughs at it, he said now everyone "loves" it.

[@andyinwards2119]

S tier: Oppenheimer and Dunkirk. A tier: memento, Batman begins, the prestige and inception. B tier: dark knight and interstellar. C tier: dark knight rises.

[@FilmSchoolDad]

Interstellar over Dunkirk. How interesting. Would love to hear more from you about what you love about Dunkirk.

[@seanoconnell2073]

This is a very good ranking

[@FilmSchoolDad]

@@seanoconnell2073 I truly want to love Dunkirk. I'm pushing myself to watch it again soon and give it one more chance to finally hook me. I have Insomnia over Dunkirk believe it or not.

[@shaharkapili1809]

My ranking: 1. Inception 2. The dark knight 3. Interstellar 4. Oppenheimer 5. Batman Begins 6. Memento 7. Dunkirk 8. The dark knight rises 9. Tennet *Need to rewatch Prestige, anc watch the others for the first time

[@ZenithAngel]

1. Interstellar 2. Dark Knight

[@rediscoverwithsharona]

I am just so happy this has happened. Now, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, Alien, leo Dicaprio TIER LIST please.

[@seanoconnell2073]

Coming right up!

[@GPop-jn6gz]

it's so odd how kevin will literally speak in talking points from the press tour of each movie. like, he will literally use the same terms and phrasing that nolan did at the time these movies were released. And real nolan fans would know that he did an uncredited rewrite on insomnia. it just wasn't enough to get credit.

[@GIBKEL]

Memento is my favorite.

[@jameswatza649]

Dark Knight is definitely the masterpiece. Oppenheimer was great, but not even a top 3 of his. 1. Dark Knight 2. Batman Begins 3. Inception 4. Interstellar 5. The Prestige 6. Oppenheimer 7. Memento 8. Dunkirk 9. Tenet 10. Insomnia 11. Following 12. Dark Knight Rises

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

My personal favorite is “The Prestige,” but “Interstellar” and “Inception” are closely battling for top spot. “Oppenheimer” is a masterpiece, but I feel like it has that whole “recency bias.” Long term, I have a feeling that universally audiences will be fighting over “Dark Knight” and “Interstellar.”

[@BenBRASSO-i4k]

I like when Jake's mask comes off.

[@josemunoz3834]

For me, I'll take the dark knight as nolans masterpiece! Best comic book movie ever, period! And Ben affleck isn't a better batman than Christian Bale!

[@shadabahmed579]

korn ❤

[@aayushtamu]

The Dark Knight. It's The Dark Knight. It's always been The Dark Knight. The Christopher Nolan cinematic masterpiece.

[@My-Fathers-Son]

I like Gabe and think he makes good observations, but it pains me to say that I think he talks a bit too much as a producer. His role should be to make occasional interjections and officiate the event, but he often talks as much as the leads of the show (and even talks over them at times). Sean, Jake, and Kevin are professional broadcasters and the stars of the show, and the general public is not tuning in to hear Gabe express his opinions in equal measure. I don’t say this with any ill will, but just to offer constructive criticism.

[@Arjv23000]

I disagree. I like hearing his thoughts on movies, and he has stepped in to host while Kev and Jake cant make it. I feel like he has to interject sometimes as Kev can actually goes on talking for too long, so Gabe intervenes to keep the show moving.

[@atatur123]

You do realize that Gabe Kovacs went to Film School right?

[@My-Fathers-Son]

@@atatur123 I did not question his knowledge of film, I questioned what the role of a producer should be in videos such as this.

[@rediscoverwithsharona]

Omg, yes. At last

[@sanchez501]

The Dark Knight Rises lacks Heath Ledger plot armour. It's very unfairly attacked for not being the film everyone assumes it was supposed to be despite Nolan stating that they put everything they had into each movie without thinking about sequels.

[@kevinmansfield1799]

I Personally respect every one of the guys opinions in relation to Nolan and love the back and forth but I have to point out that some of Sean Comments were incredibly salty and almost a small bit mean in Regards to Inception and Interstellar, couldnt help but sight at him😂 overall though amazing conversation and I'm just happy to see all the guys back together again its been far to long 🔥

[@charliejefferyhood4456]

S Tier: The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Inception, Dunkirk, Oppenheimer A Tier: Memento, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises B Tier: Following, Insomnia, Interstellar, Tenet

[@sj4632]

1. The Dark Knight 2. Memento 3. The Dark Knight Rises 4. Dunkirk 5. Oppenheimer 6. Following 7. Insomnia 8. Batman Begins 9. Interstellar 10. Inception 11. The Prestige 12. Tenet

[@criley8594]

My list would be Dark knight Oppenheimer Inception Interstellar Prestige Tennet Momento Batman begins Dunkirk Dark knight rises Insomnia The following I love everyone of his movies

[@theplothickens]

I think it might be too early to call Oppenheimer his masterpiece. For my money, I think The Dark Knight earns that title as of right now. I agree with what... I think Sean said, about Interstellar. That's a cold, cold movie. His biggest offender in that regard might be Tenet. So emotionless I thought I was watching robots.

[@satheeshgodi612]

Please Do a Fincher Tier List....

[@berrettaman28]

Interstellar is the masterpiece. Oppenheimer could be a masterpiece its just too soon to rate it that yet. The Dark Knight is 3rd. Inception is 4th.

[@MithrandilPlays]

I don't think just one film should be in masterpiece. I think 5 could be in that tier and are better than the rest of A

[@btcs_41]

Sean must either have a heart made out of granite or be a fuckin sociopath to think Interstellar is his coldest film. As a parent I was an emotional wreck rewatching this film. Completely emotionally exhausted when it was over. Incredible film, easy top 3 Nolan film hands down.

[@seanoconnell2073]

Why not both?

[@thetalentof]

S Tier - Memento, Batman Begins, Interstellar, Oppenheimer A Tier - Inception, The Dark Knight, Dunkirk B Tier - Insomnia, The Dark Knight Rises, Following, The Prestige C Tier - Tenet

[@SonGoku-tp8gb]

Dark Knight >> Batman Begins Tenet was still B tier. Otherwise good list 👍

[@thetalentof]

@@SonGoku-tp8gbThanks but Batman Begins >> Dark Knight, Dark Knight is a great film ofc but not a very good Batman film.

[@SonGoku-tp8gb]

@@thetalentof Exactly! This is rating movie quality, not accuracy to some comic books lol. Therefore TDK ranks higher.

[@thetalentof]

@@SonGoku-tp8gb I'm not into comic books tbh, it's not really a thing here in Europe compared to the big deal they are in the US but Batman Begins definitely has a far more powerful and compelling narrative arc than Dark Knight, a more personal villain for Bruce, a better Rachel, a better Gotham, a better climax, more dynamic scenes and more emotional weight as a film. Many other critics like Mark Kermode also share this view, it's Nolan's pièce de résistance.

[@SonGoku-tp8gb]

@@thetalentof Direction, acting, editing, soundtrack, dialogue were all better in TDK. The better story really just depends on what you like, but I agree Begins had a more personal villain for Bruce; that's true. I still believe TDK had better execution. Rachel was just a typical female protagonist in Begins. I don't think she was better or worse. Dynamic scenes were the biggest letdown for Begins. TDK definitely had better dynamic moments and action scenes. There's often disagreements amongst film critics too, so referencing 1 or 2 is really pointless. I've noticed film critics also have a narrowed view on what defines a "good movie" and will underrate something that doesn't follow their specific formula. So using someone else's opinion "as proof" just because of their title doesn't really work here. In all honesty, both Begins and Dark Knight are great movies. And I know general reviews often misrepresent movies, but I think the public was right on this one.

[@DirtyLamby]

Putting Batman Begins and The Dark Knight in the same tier is confusing to me. They are not on the same level.

[@disisfunny88]

Pls make Paul thomas anderson episode 🙏

[@dankairgadam8841]

1. The Prestige 2. Batman Begins 3. The Dark Knight 4. Interstellar 5. Memento 6. Oppenheimer 7. Insomnia 8. Inception 9. Following 10. The Dark Knight Rises 11. Dunkirk 12. Tenet

[@titan2926]

Nahh! Every A teir movies should be in S teir the man is genius.

[@Hritik9000]

My ranking :- 1. The Dark Knight 2. Interstellar 3. The Prestige 4. Oppenheimer 5. Memento 5. Batman Begins 6. Inception 7. The Dark Knight rises 8. TENET 9. Insomnia 10. Dunkirk 11. Following

[@ianrobinson4200]

I don't think any of his movies are masterpieces, but I would select Memento and The Dark Knight as the closest to it

[@kommandantklink5032]

I agree with what Sean said about Inception & Interstellar.

[@amilcarlinharescf]

The Dark Knight is the masterpiece surely.

[@GuyLovesAnOnion]

S: TDK A: Memento, The Prestige B: Interstellar, Oppenheimer, Inception, Batman Begins C: Dunkirk, Insomnia, The Dark Knight Rises D: Tenet, Following

[@jacksongreen4986]

S - Interstellar, Inception, Tenet

[@tomhahnl1927]

Masterpiece: MEMENTO

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

I’m gonna go on a limb and say that, First, I’m a major Nolan fan… But Batman Begins is my least favorite Nolan film. I know I know… it just is. I never connected to that film. I’ll give it a rewatch, but it’s never been my favorite. And frankly, for me personally I think overall his Batman trilogy is the best ever made, but his other films are so spectacular that the Dark Knight trilogy is sort of the low point for him (in my opinion). I prefer his original, non-superhero films.

[@billytrinityfilms]

Honestly Batman Begins is something I prefer than Dark Knight

[@snowleopardproduction9366]

Love Nolan Dunkirk loved parts of it Hated the beach scenes looks liked I go there in day out there Very unrealistic

[@Madunclefred65]

Tenet is easily his worst movie. The twist is good, but the premise is wayyyy too complicated. And the dialogue was weird. It was so hard to understand. I went to go see it at the drive in.... BIG MISTAKE. It's the big k cola version of Inception.

[@birdyztudio]

i had to stop watching when the guy gave Interstellar a "C", good lord...

[@The_Mariner]

Oppenheimer is toward the bottom of the list. Guess I'm in the minority.

[@kenplant91]

There actually is an audio issue with Tenent. That alone puts it in B tier. Also, at least 4 of those movies are better than Oppenheimer imo.

[@scottbarkley496]

Slow news day

[@jackdownsfilm]

Sean has constant worst takes - sorry just my opinion 😂 Ofc the spider-man wearing t shirt dude would have an instant issue about everyone else saying dark knight is the best superhero film haha

[@c.dipeshanand5552]

The action in inception was bad

[@berrettaman28]

calling Tenet a masterpiece is absurd. not even top 5 Nolan

[@dannywalsh5608]

his next movie is a remake on an old british 60s tv show called the prisoner

[@aidangreen7006]

1. The Dark Knight 2. Tenet 3. Memento 4. Inception 5. Dunkirk 6. The Prestige 7. Batman Begins 8. Oppenheimer 9. Following 10. Interstellar 11. The Dark Knight Rises 12. Insomnia

[@EdanSolViamar]

1.The Prestige 2. Batman Begins 3. Interstellar 4. The Dark Knight 5. Inception 6. Oppenheimer 7. Dunkirk 8. Tenet 9. Memento 10. The Dark Knight Rises 11. Insomnia 12. Following