Tenant
Tenant

Movie spotlight

Tenant

2020
Movie
19 min
Croatian

Roko hasn't paid rent in months and now he has less than 24 hours to settle his debt. He will attempt to reach the most painless possible solution through a calm and rational talk with those closest to him.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users84%
Director: Christopher NolanGenres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future world, a secret agent known only as the Protagonist is recruited by a shadowy organization called Tenet to prevent a catastrophic event. This mission involves manipulating time through a process called inversion, which allows objects and people to move backward through time. He must navigate a complex web of espionage and temporal paradoxes to avert World War III.

Critical Reception

Tenet received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious concept, stunning visuals, and complex action sequences. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and difficult to follow, and the sound mixing was a frequent point of contention. Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the intellectual challenge and Nolan's signature style, while others were frustrated by the lack of emotional resonance and clarity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mind-bending temporal mechanics and grand scale.

  • Admired for its inventive action sequences and visual spectacle.

  • Criticized by some for its convoluted plot and unclear dialogue.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Tenet's unique concept and thrilling action, with many calling it a signature Christopher Nolan film. However, some found the complex plot difficult to grasp and wished for more emotional depth.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's climactic sequence was shot in a real, decommissioned nuclear power plant in Kaliningrad, Russia.

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