Following
Bill, 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.
Critics Sentiment
Cobb reveals he works for the Bald Guy and murders the Blonde
Bill explains his habit of following strangers to an interviewer
The film jumps from a slow, somewhat dull opening to brilliant final revelations that critics found completely surprising and masterfully executed.
Following starts modestly with reviewers noting a slow beginning, but builds steadily through clever plotting and non-linear storytelling. The film peaks in its final act where critics consistently praised the ingenious twists and stellar ending, cementing it as an impressive debut despite budget limitations. Overall, reviewers found it a tightly crafted thriller that showcases Nolan's emerging signature style.
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Jeremy Theobald
The Young Man
Alex Haw
Cobb
Lucy Russell
The Blonde
John Nolan
The Policeman
Dick Bradsell
The Bald Guy
Gillian El-Kadi
Home Owner
Jennifer Angel
Waitress
Nicolas Carlotti
Barman
Darren Ormandy
Accountant
Guy Greenway
Heavy #1
Tassos Stevens
Heavy #2
Tristan Martin
Man at Bar
Rebecca James
Woman at Bar
Paul Mason
Home Owner's Friend
David Bovill
Home Owner's Husband
John Bengue
Ivan Cornell
Jane Hunter
Matthew Jones
David Julyan
Crew
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