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Following

April 2, 1999· 1h 9m
Cinemagraphs Score7.4

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.4
1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece
Critics
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8+ Great
6-8 Good
<6 Poor
19 reviews·Last updated 9d ago
Peak Moment

The perfect frame

8.9at 1h 03m
Lowest Moment

Meeting Bill the stalker

6.5at 3m
Biggest Swing

The film builds steadily from a slow start to reach its peak during the final reveals, with the biggest jump occurring when all the layers of deception become clear

Following starts modestly with some pacing issues but builds impressive momentum as Nolan's intricate plotting unfolds. The film peaks during its complex final reveals where critics consistently praised the brilliant twists and perfect framing of the protagonist, cementing it as a remarkable debut despite budget limitations.

19 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb
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Meeting Bill the stalker⬇ Lowest moment
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The following game begins
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The philosophy of theft
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Breaking into lives
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The Bald Guy's world
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Discovering the deception
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The perfect frame⬆ Peak moment
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Cobb vanishes into the crowd
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