Review of Doodlebug (1997) by Sam P — 11 Apr 2012

I have always been honest and admitted that I am a massive fan of Christopher Nolan. His films always draw me in, make me fascinated to see what occurs, enjoy the performances and the story. What I wanted to see was whether there was any hints to the style and ability of Nolan in the future.

What this gives is almost a Kafka-esque touch to a Christopher Nolan world. The story is extremely basic, a man in an apartment is trying to kill something small in his apartment. What it turns out to be creates a surreal edge, and gives every action and meaning a new subtext. Granted, the performance isnâ(TM)t that impressive, a rarity in a Nolan film, but the direction hints at the ability of a man who would go on to become on the Worldâ(TM)s most profitable directors.

If you want to see how Nolan develops, looking at his use of angles and effects in this film is a lead in to his first film âFollowingâ?, being black & white and basic in style, but tells an interesting story in a small amount of time, utilizing the time well. At only three minutes long, it is definitely worth watching, just to see how Nolan develops.