Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

It is the story of Bill, an aspiring writer who decides to start following people at random, just to see what they do, thinking it will give him special insight for his writing. When one of his targets, a burglar named Cobb who breaks into people's homes not so much to steal things as to voyeuristically look into people's lives, approaches him, Bill finds himself involved in a very strange relationship.It begins with an interrogation/confession. A young man named Bill (Jeremy Theobald, who brings a halting, naturalistic freshness to his voice-over and dialog) is being questioned by an older man (John Nolan) about his habit of following people just to see what they do and where they go. He kind of rationalizes that it's "research" (he wants to be a writer), but it seems more likely that he's unemployed and bored. There's an element of voyeurism at work, but it's not primarily sexual -- at least not at first. It's more like he doesn't really know much about people, and he's curious to see how they behave. He explains a thought experiment where he picks somebody out of a crowd at a football game and, suddenly, they become an individual to him.In "Following" you see Nolan's affinity for convoluted chronological structure and the final twist, in which all the jigsaw plot pieces snap into place and you finally see the whole picture (along with the main character). You may wonder just how necessary/integral they are, but they help make the film fun to watch, even if they don't necessarily add up to a whole lot.And I'm not just referring to the auspicious Batman sticker on the door of its protagonist's flat (how could he have known... unless the past and the future were somehow folded together... ?). The other thing which is great about Following is that it is only 70mins long. In a time when it is becoming increasingly common for films to go well beyond the two-hour mark regardless of whether they really need to or not, it is refreshing to see a filmmaker show that a good story can be told in under 90 minutes.Christopher Nolan made an interesting little noir-thriller called Following. Nolan's debut feature, Following is a no-budget film shot hand-held in grainy, black-and-white. Nolan wrote, directed, produced and shot the film himself. For cast and crew, he used friends and acquaintances, with the picture being shot over a period of about a year, shooting on Saturdays whenever people were free.

Following is a 1998 black-and-white drama film with noir and thriller elements. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Following is a story about an unnamed, unemployed, struggling writer. This writer begins a hobby of following people around, watching their habits, and seeing what they do and where they go. One day, this somewhat innocent hobby brings the main character across the path of Cobb, a well-dressed and smooth-talking thief. The writer and Cobb begin an unhealthy relationship that involves examining people on a much deeper level: breaking into their homes and rifling through their belongings.Following is an extremely fascinating thriller that will hook you in from the beginning. Full of smart dialogue and fascinating characters, an emotional roller-coaster, a great story, and a surprise ending, this is truly a great film. I imagine the only viewers who would not enjoy this movie are those that don't have the attention span for a well-thought and plot- driven story. Otherwise, this film can be enjoyed by everyone and, in my opinion, ranks among the best noir films. Perhaps one of the best films overall.

Meh, not really in a mood for this one… but hey! It has Ratings: 7.6/10 from 59,934 users and it's made by no other than Christopher Nolan. I would love to watch something light, with plenty of action etc., but I also want something good and proved, and there is nothing else at the moment. This is also the last film from the man I have not watched yet, so here it goes!11 minutes – the moment I got hooked 17 minutes – it is kind of creepy watching a film about things you have secretly thinking about before…29 minutes – great atmospheric ambient music, soothing your ears while you dive deep into an interesting story 42 minutes – I am genuinely shocked… How on earth did he get this idea… The thing I was secretly thinking about; how cool it would be, to be able to live in someone's home for couple of days. This world is rigged… I am telling you… There are no coincidences… 45 minutes – it has got a very similar music to the one from Memento (2000), actually it's got similar vibe to it as well 49 minutes – now, the real mindf**k has started, and the real questions are pouring down on your mind… What the hell is going on and why!? 1h 6minutes – damn… what a story! It's hard to believe this was the real first Christopher Nolan's filmBrilliant! Zero bullsh*t, top notch story and acting with a great music and atmosphere. It is amazing because you can see the vivid style of Christopher Nolan's work, even in his first film. (Yes, I know about his 3min Doodlebug (1997) )tgchan's rating: 7.5 /10

Following was a nifty, little noir-ish film. Nothing more, nothing less. The acting was pleasantly good across the board. The lack of big name actors/actresses is icing on the cake; no alter egos from other films are unintentionally commingled. The characters are truly the characters. The film is shot in black and white. Combined with the photography, the film clearly suggests a noir influence. While this is somewhat suiting for the circumstances of the main character, it leaves the cinematography feeling rather uncreative. (Nolan actually admitted to using black and white initially because of his limited equipment. He worked with it, and headed in a noir direction for an unconfused look. Due to the circumstances, I won't hold it against him.)Unfortunately, this movie falls short in the writing. This is a Nolan film and is pieced together in Nolan's trademark style: simultaneously presented sequences of a central plot that differ with respect to time and converge at some point in the movie. Nolan used the same kind of video editing in Memento, but in a way that's much more clear cut and purposeful. Following is no more than the presentation of a brilliant concept, not yet made to work. Yes, Following was very low budget. Yes, it's Nolan's first real movie. You'll want to hold back on the harsh criticism you'd give movies of a higher budget or more experienced director, but frankly; these factors don't really play into the film's conspicuous flaws. The directing was excellent, but the story (after it's untangled) is nothing more than just that: a story.See this film if you're a die-hard Nolan fan, it's nothing special otherwise.