NMR: Bonus Nolan

Most people probably believe that Christopher Nolan's first film was Memento, but you would be wrong. Turns out he made a small independent film back in 1998 called Following. The story involves a man who has a bizarre habit of randomly following people out of curiosity and his habit ends up turning his life upside down when he meets a small time crook. It is clear very early on that a lot of the themes that are present in all of Nolan's films began here. The story is very unique, but this is the definition of shoe string budget. Shot in black and white, the film doesn't have a great look, but Nolan's certainly does the best with what he has. This is not a film for everyone, but if you're a really big fan of his work, this is worth a watch, if for no other reason than sheer curiosity. The film is currently available for Instant Viewing on Netflix. Rating: ****