If we’re talking about the fundamental purpose for existing as a genre piece the action thumps the adrenaline gland better than Sugar Ray Leonard’s speed bag. But it’s a film with tunnel vision, chasing one constant question, “How do I get us to the next action sequence”? Of which there are many, more than competently executed.

Michael B Jordan is a star. Not new information. He is yoked with kick your ass pecks bigger than the legend of Spartacus. The…

Christopher Nolan has crafted a masterpiece of cinema. If I could give this 6 stars I would. 
I remember reading Alfred Hitchcock saying something to the effect "as a story teller within this visual medium we have two chief responsibilities, to manipulate time and show not tell". If you could show it without words you are responsible as a director to do so. Or else you cheat the audience he would say. Not an exact quote but that was the…