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  • Best Liam Neeson Movies of All Time Ranked

    Liam Neeson plays Frank in 'The Naked Gun' from Paramount Pictures. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Liam Neeson plays Frank in ‘The Naked Gun’ from Paramount Pictures. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Actor Liam Neeson has appeared in some of the most popular franchises ever made!

    Neeson’s resume includes films in such popular franchises as ‘Star Wars‘, ‘The Dark Knight‘ Trilogy, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia‘, ‘Men in Black‘, ‘Clash of the Titans‘, ‘Anchorman‘, ‘Lego‘ and his own popular action series, ‘Taken‘.

    The actor is now adding another popular franchise to that list with his role as Lt. Franks Drebin Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun‘, which opens in theaters on August 1st.

    In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down the top 25 movies of Liam Neeson’s long and impressive career, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    25. ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West‘ (2014)

    (L to R) Liam Neeson, Seth MacFarlane and Charlize Theron in 'A Million Ways to Die in the West'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Liam Neeson, Seth MacFarlane and Charlize Theron in ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    As a cowardly farmer (Seth MacFarlane) begins to fall for the mysterious new woman (Charlize Theron) in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband (Neeson), a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

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    24. ‘Men in Black: International‘ (2019)

    The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

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    23. ‘Clash of the Titans‘ (2010)

    Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as a god, defies fate and creates his own destiny.

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    22. ‘The Dead Pool‘ (1988)

    Dirty Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan (Evan C. Kim), he must investigate the systematic murder of actors and musicians. By the time Harry learns that the murders are a part of a sick game to predict the deaths of celebrities before they happen, it may be too late…

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    21. ‘Kingdom of Heaven‘ (2005)

    After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian (Orlando Bloom) is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

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    20. ‘The Commuter‘ (2018)

    (L to R) Vera Farmiga and Liam Neeson in 'The Commuter'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Vera Farmiga and Liam Neeson in ‘The Commuter’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    A businessman (Neeson), on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.

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    19. ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones‘ (2014)

    Private investigator Matthew Scudder (Neeson) is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.

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    18. ‘Taken 2‘ (2012)

    In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Neeson) and his wife (Famke Janssen) are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter (Maggie Grace).

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    17. ‘Run All Night‘ (2015)

    Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson) has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss (Ed Harris), Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (Vincent D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son (Joel Kinnaman) becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.

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    16. ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues‘ (2013)

    With the 70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

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    15. ‘Non-Stop‘ (2014)

    Liam Neeson in 'Non-Stop'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Liam Neeson in ‘Non-Stop’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Bill Marks (Neeson) is a Federal Air Marshall for whom every day is the same until this one. On this plane ride, he starts receiving text messages from someone claiming to be on the flight and threatening to kill passengers. In a race against the clock, he must identify and stop the killer to save everyone on board.

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    14. ‘Taken 3‘ (2015)

    Ex-government operative Bryan Mills (Neeson) finds his life is shattered when he’s falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he’s pursued by a savvy police inspector (Forest Whitaker), Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

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    13. ‘Gangs of New York‘ (2002)

    In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father’s killer, William Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting’s inner circle. Vallon’s journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

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    12. ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe‘ (2005)

    Siblings Lucy (Georgie Henley), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), Susan (Anna Popplewell) and Peter (William Moseley) step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton). Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan (Neeson), the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch’s glacial powers forever.

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    11. ‘The Grey‘ (2012)

    Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway (Neeson) are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.

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    10. ‘The A-Team‘ (2010)

    (L to R) Liam Neeson, Sharlto Copley, Quinton Jackson and Bradley Cooper in 'The A-Team'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    (L to R) Liam Neeson, Sharlto Copley, Quinton Jackson and Bradley Cooper in ‘The A-Team’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    A man who loves when a plan comes together, Col. Hannibal Smith (Neeson) leads a close-knit team of elite operatives and Iraq War veterans. Framed for a crime they didn’t commit, Smith and his men, Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock (Sharlto Copley), Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus (Quinton “Rampage” Jackson), and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck (Bradley Cooper), break out and go rogue, using their special talents to clear their names and find the perpetrator. Hot on their trail is Capt. Charissa Sosa (Jessica Biel), who was once involved with a member of Smith’s team and has sworn to capture them, no matter what it takes.

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    9. ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace‘ (1999)

    Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

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    8. ‘Excalibur‘ (1981)

    A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory’s “Le Morte d’Arthur” chronicling Arthur Pendragon’s (Nigel Terry) conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately, his death.

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    7. ‘The Lego Movie‘ (2014)

    An ordinary Lego mini-figure (Chris Pratt), mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant (Will Ferrell) from conquering the universe.

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    6. ‘Darkman‘ (1990)

    Dr. Peyton Westlake (Neeson) is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love (Frances McDormand).

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    5. ‘The Naked Gun‘ (2025)

    (L to R) Eddie Yu plays Detective Park, Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. and Paul Walter Hauser plays Ed Hocken Jr. in 'The Naked Gun' from Paramount Pictures.
    (L to R) Eddie Yu plays Detective Park, Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. and Paul Walter Hauser plays Ed Hocken Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun’ from Paramount Pictures.

    Only one man has the particular set of skills…to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in ‘The Naked Gun’, directed by Akiva Schaffer and from producer Seth MacFarlane. Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston.

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    4. ‘Batman Begins‘ (2005)

    Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld – The Batman.

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    3. ‘Love Actually‘ (2003)

    Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

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    2. ‘Schindler’s List‘ (1994)

    The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler (Neeson) saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

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    1. ‘Taken‘ (2009)

    Liam Neeson in 'Taken'. Photo: EuropaCorp Distribution.
    Liam Neeson in ‘Taken’. Photo: EuropaCorp Distribution.

    Bryan Mills (Neeson), a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife (Famke Janssen) to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.

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  • ‘Absolution’ Exclusive Interview: Liam Neeson

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    Opening in theaters on November 1st is the new crime-thriller ‘Absolution’, which was directed by Hans Petter Moland (‘Cold Pursuit’) and stars Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson (‘Schindler’s List’, ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace’, ‘Batman Begins’).

    Related Article: Liam Neeson is in Talks To Star in New ‘Naked Gun’ Movie

    Liam Neeson in 'Absolution'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Liam Neeson in ‘Absolution’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Liam Neeson about his work on ‘Absolution’, his first reaction to the screenplay, his character’s memory loss and relationship with his family, choosing the look for his character, and shooting on location in Boston, as well as his performance in the highly awaited upcoming remake, ‘The Naked Gun’.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interview.

    Liam Neeson in 'Absolution'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Liam Neeson in ‘Absolution’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    Moviefone: To begin with, can you talk about your first reaction to reading the screenplay, and your approach to playing a character who’s suffering memory loss?

    Liam Neeson: I just liked the script when Hans-Petter Molland sent it to me. I had worked with Hans before in a film called ‘Cold Pursuit’ five years ago. Loved being with him. He and I get on. We’re pals now I like to think. He’s a very good director, and I thought this was interesting. Yes, there’s certain action sequences in it, which I’ve done before, but he’s a character who’s suffering from this chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, and it can be an incredibly dangerous very debilitating disease. I just thought it was interesting. This guy who was a thug, has done some nasty, horrible things in his life for money, it’s his job to be a thug, but he is looking for some kind of thread of redemption. He tries to find it in his grandson and teach the grandson to stay on a road that’s more appropriate for a kid to grow up into a respectful adult. I think that’s essentially all he wants with his grandson. He’s not religious. I don’t think he’s spiritual in any way, but there’s just something that he needs to connect in some way with a member of his family. But I did like the script.

    MF: Can you talk about your character’s difficult relationship with his father, how he’s dealing with the loss of his son, and how he’s trying to make it up to his daughter and grandson?

    LN: He doesn’t remember that his son died. When his daughter tells him, it’s a real shock to his system. Even though this disease has taken hold. He can’t remember certain things. But it was always interesting. Every day, it was interesting. Hans had got an extraordinary cast together with Yolanda Ross, Frankie Shaw, big Ron Perlman. We had a fantastic actor, Javier Molina, who played the bad guy, wonderful actor. So, it was easy in a way to be in these actor’s company. They just give you so much. So, I didn’t have to dig all the time. They just present their beautiful talent to you and it’s like, “Oh, thank you.” It just sweeps over you, and you find yourself in a way acting better, or being more truthful in the scene, which is always a joy when it happens. With this guy, it was happening every day. So lucky, so fortunate.

    (L to R) Terrence Pulliam and Liam Neeson in 'Absolution'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    (L to R) Terrence Pulliam and Liam Neeson in ‘Absolution’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    MF: Can you talk about creating the specific look of this character?

    LN: Well, it would be a discussion with Hans, the director first. I saw the guy, his youthful heyday, it was in the 70s, and the mutton chops and the mustache was for me, indicative of that period. So, there wasn’t any huge arguments about that look and wearing leather jackets, maybe a bit retro. I wish I had worn a pair of flared trousers. That would’ve been such a giveaway. I didn’t. Anytime I see the film, it bugs me that I didn’t have a pair of flared trousers. It’s just a little thing, but it bugged me a little bit the first time I saw the film.

    MF: The film takes place in Boston and the city is really a character in the movie. Does shooting on location and living in that area while filming, inform your performance in any way?

    LN: I think it does regarding being there. I love the city of Boston. I don’t like the traffic. Every hour of the day it was crazy, roads going all over the place. But it was a good city. Did it help me? I’m not sure, but I guess it did. I always like being away on location. I live in New York; Boston was a definite location, and we had a fantastic crew. Normally when I’m in a location, I don’t go to museums, I don’t go to art galleries and stuff. I just focus on what I’m there to do. It’s a bit boring. It must have informed me in some way, and my character in some way. Apologies for my accent by the way, but I tried to hit the occasional word in kind of Bostonese. Extraordinary history too, Boston has. It was lovely being there, I have to say, and I’m not just saying that.

    Leslie Nielsen in 'The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!' Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Leslie Nielsen in ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    MF: Finally, what can you tell us about making ‘The Naked Gun’ remake and stepping into that iconic role?

    LN: It was fun because I was funny. That’s why I got the part. We wrapped it about three months ago. Akiva Schaffer, who’s an ex-SNL writer, is a very good director. I worked with Pamela Anderson, who’s just a joy, and Danny Houston, we had a really, really good cast. I was a bit nervous most days because it’s a genre I’m not used to. But we’ve wrapped it about three months ago, as I say, and we shall see. I think it’s coming out early next August, I believe.

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    What is the plot of ‘Absolution’?

    An aging gangster (Liam Neeson) attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won’t loosen their grip willingly.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Absolution’?

    Liam Neeson in 'Absolution'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Liam Neeson in ‘Absolution’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

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  • Oscar Nominated Actor Tom Wilkinson Dies Aged 75

    Tom Wilkinson, Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'Michael Clayton,' and his wife Diana Hardcastle arrive at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 24, 2008.
    (L to R) Tom Wilkinson, Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his work in ‘Michael Clayton,’ and his wife Diana Hardcastle arrive at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Credit/Provider Michael Yada / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.

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    • Beloved British actor Tom Wilkinson has died.
    • Wilkinson was 75.
    • He had most recently reprised his role from ‘The Full Monty’ for the Disney sequel TV series.

    Tom Wilkinson, a much-loved and highly respected British actor equally at home playing warm, friendly heroes and scheming villains, has died. He was 75.

    Best known for roles in movies such as ‘The Full Monty’, ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘In the Bedroom’, Wilkinson’s career spans more than 130 movies and TV series.

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    Tom Wilkinson: Early life and career

    Tom Wilkinson and Tom Cruise in 'Valkyrie.'
    (L to R) Tom Wilkinson and Tom Cruise in ‘Valkyrie.’ Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    Born in Leeds before moving to Canada and then Cornwall in childhood, he found his calling at the age of 18 when he was asked to direct a play.

    He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before following the well-worn path to theatre and television work. In 1986, he got his first major screen role in mini-series ‘First Among Equals’, based on politician-turned-author Jeffrey Archer’s best-selling novel.

    That kicked off a successful career on screens big and small, with his movie resume including the likes of ‘Shakespeare in Love’, ‘Batman Begins’, ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, ‘The Patriot’, ‘Selma’, ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’, ‘The Gathering Storm’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘RocknRolla’ ‘Valkyrie’ and ‘Denial’.

    Among his many roles, it might be one for which he will be best remembered, though: 1997’s ‘The Full Monty’ featured Wilkinson as Gerald, one of a group of recently laid-off Sheffield steelworkers who decide to try stripping to make ends meet. Wilkinson humorously recalls asking for advice to decide between the movie and a different job offer.

    Here’s what he told The Guardian:

    “I remember phoning a friend and he said, ‘Take the TV, take the TV’. But I didn’t follow his advice, and the TV turned out to be crap.”

    1997's 'The Full Monty.'
    1997’s ‘The Full Monty.’ Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.

    ‘The Full Monty’, on the other hand, became one of the highest grossing British independent movies of all time. Wilkinson reprised his role alongside co-stars Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy for this year’s Disney+ sequel series, which caught up with the characters in the present day.

    Wilkinson was nominated for Academy Awards for actor in a leading role for ‘In the Bedroom’ in 2001, and actor in a supporting role for ‘Michael Clayton’ in 2007. His ‘Full Monty’ role scored him a BAFTA.

    He has one movie left to arrive, crime drama ‘Bone in the Throat’, which has yet to confirm a release date.

    Related Article: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson and More ‘The Full Monty’ Cast Reunite for a New Disney+ series

    Tom Wilkinson: Tributes arrive

    Tom Wilkinson, Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'Michael Clayton,' arrives at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 24, 2008.
    Tom Wilkinson, Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor for his work in ‘Michael Clayton,’ arrives at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Aneurin Barnard, who starred opposite Wilkinson in 2018 comedy drama ‘Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)’ paid tribute:

    “I am very sad to hear the passing of Tom Wilkinson. I had a very great time getting to know him and working with him. One of our wonderful legends that we say goodbye to. Bye for now Tom.”

    In 1986, while working on ‘First Among Equals,’ Wilkinson met Diana Hardcastle, and the couple married in 1988. They played husband and wife in ‘The Kennedys’ in 2011, and in 2014’s ‘Good People’. She survives him alongside their two daughters, Alice and Molly.

    Wilkinson’s family released the following statement on his passing:

    “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time.”

    Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.'
    (L to R) Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy in ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.’ Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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  • Every Christopher Nolan Movie, Ranked

    Writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of 'Oppenheimer.'
    Writer, director, and producer Christopher Nolan on the set of ‘Oppenheimer.’

    Christoper Nolan is one of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers working today.

    The director first gained attention for his groundbreaking film ‘Memento,’ and has since helmed such beloved movies as ‘Inception,’ ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Tenet,’ and ‘The Dark Knight‘ series.

    In honor of his new film ‘Oppenheimer,’ which opens in theaters on July 21st, Moviefone is counting down every film Christopher Nolan has directed, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    12. ‘Following‘ (1998)

    Bill (Jeremy Theobald), an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.

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    11. ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ (2012)

    Tom Hardy as Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises.'
    Tom Hardy as Bane in ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) assumes responsibility for Dent’s crimes to protect the late attorney’s reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) and the villainous Bane (Tom Hardy), a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham’s finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

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    10. ‘Interstellar‘ (2014)

    Matthew McConaughey in director Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar.'
    (Center) Matthew McConaughey in director Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar.’

    The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

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    9. ‘Insomnia‘ (2002)

    Two Los Angeles homicide detectives (Al Pacino and Martin Donovan) are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn’t set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

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    8. ‘Batman Begins‘ (2005)

    Liam Neeson in Christopher Nolan's 'Batman Begins.'
    Liam Neeson in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman Begins.’

    Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld – The Batman.

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    7. ‘Tenet‘ (2020)

    John David Washington and Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet.' Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
    (L to R) John David Washington and Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet.’ Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

    Armed with only one word – Tenet – and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist (John David Washington) journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

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    6. ‘The Prestige‘ (2006)

    Andy Serkis and Hugh Jackman in Christopher Nolan's 'The Prestige.'
    (L to R) Andy Serkis and Hugh Jackman in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige.’ Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

    A mysterious story of two magicians (Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy — full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

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    5. ‘Inception‘ (2010)

    Leonardo DiCaprio in Christopher Nolan's 'Inception.'
    Leonardo DiCaprio in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception.’ Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

    Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: “inception”, the implantation of another person’s idea into a target’s (Ken Watanabe) subconscious.

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    4. ‘Dunkirk‘ (2017)

    James D'Arcy and Kenneth Branagh in Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk.'
    (L to R) James D’Arcy and Kenneth Branagh in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk.’ Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

    The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

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    3. ‘Memento‘ (2001)

    Guy Pearce and Joe Pantoliano in Christopher Nolan's 'Memento.'
    (L to R) Guy Pearce and Joe Pantoliano in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento.’ Photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment.

    Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife’s killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he’s going, or why.

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    2. ‘The Dark Knight‘ (2008)

    Batman (Christian Bale) raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker (Heath Ledger).

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    1. ‘Oppenheimer‘ (2023)

    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer,' written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
    Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

    The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s (Cillian Murphy) role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

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  • The 11 Best Franchise Reboots, From ‘The Mummy’ to ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

    The 11 Best Franchise Reboots, From ‘The Mummy’ to ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

  • ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy Returning to Theaters for Batman’s 80th Anniversary

    ‘The Dark Knight’ Trilogy Returning to Theaters for Batman’s 80th Anniversary

    Warner Bros.

    Holy anniversary, Batman!

    The Caped Crusader  is turning 80 this year, and to celebrate, Warner Bros. is bringing Christopher Nolan‘s celebrated “Dark Knight” trilogy back to the big screen for a limited engagement. And according to executives, it’s an opportunity for audiences to view the films “as they were meant to be seen.”

    The three movies — 2005’s “Batman Begins,” 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” — will screen back-to-back at five locations across North America beginning later this month. Each will be presented in 70mm IMAX, Nolan’s preferred format, in a nod to the filmmaker’s groundbreaking use of the technology while shooting “The Dark Knight.”

    The celebration will kick off on March 30 at the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk in Hollywood, California, where Nolan will appear for a moderated Q&A discussion between the showings of the second and third films. That conversation will be recorded, and video of that event will be screened at four additional locations hosting the trilogy marathon: AMC Lincoln Square in New York City and AMC Metreon in San Francisco on April 13; and Cinesphere Ontario Place, Toronto and IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis on April 20.

    Tickets go on sale on Wednesday.

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