Tenet

           A mind blowing, time twisting, adventure from writer/director Christopher Nolan. Mr. Nolan's breakout film was "Memento" and what made the film so fascinating was that it played in reverse. He also played with elements of time twisting in "Dunkirk" as major sections of that film occurred at different times that eventually merged into the same moment. And let's not forget how he messed with our heads with "Inception". In "Tenet", Mr. Nolan takes the concept of time itself to a whole new level. I won't pretend to understand the complexities of "Tenet" but I think I understood enough to appreciate the story even while it moves forward and backward in time sometimes even simultaneously.

         John David Washington stars as "The Protagonist", a secret agent with a one-word clue, "Tenet", on the trail of a billionaire arms dealer, (played by a menacing Kenneth Branagh) who has the ability to invert time. It's a complex concept that forces the viewer to really pay attention but it's worth every second.

         The film looks fantastic. Scenes reverse themselves in ways you can't imagine. You are watching something so new and original that it will blow you away, even if you don't quite understand the science and there's plenty of action sequences to keep you engaged. From the opening moments, the film takes off and never lets up. It's a remarkable work of movie magic brought to life by Mr. Nolan and his team. 

          Co-starring are Elizabeth Debicki as Mr. Branagh's wife, with an agenda of her own, that puts her in the center of the action and Robert Pattinson, as Neil, a shadowy figure helping "the Protagonist". Other friends and foes include Martin Donovan, Dimple Kapadia, Himesh Patel and Aron Taylor-Johnson. And of course, it wouldn't be a Christopher Nolan film without a cameo from Sir Michael Caine.

           

          To explain anymore would ruin the fun. If you trust seeing it in a theater, try to see it in IMAX for the ultimate experience. It's also currently streaming on various services for $19.99. You will probably need to see it at least twice and won't mind a bit.