Leonardo DiCaprio Shares His Favorite Christopher Nolan Film
Leonardo DiCaprio, known for starring in one of Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed movies, revealed that his favorite Nolan film is not the one he appeared in. Despite leading in Inception, a sci-fi mind heist that gained cult status and multiple Oscar nominations, DiCaprio chose a different Nolan masterpiece.
Discussion on Favorite Nolan Movie
During a conversation about their new film One Battle After Another, both DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro were asked about their preferred movies by renowned directors. Instead of naming Inception, both actors picked The Dark Knight as their favorite Nolan project.
When asked about Nolan, DiCaprio quickly responded, “Dark Knight,” with Del Toro agreeing.
Favorite Films by Other Directors
- Steven Spielberg: Del Toro chose E.T., while DiCaprio thought before selecting Jaws.
- Stanley Kubrick: Both found it difficult but agreed on 2001: A Space Odyssey. DiCaprio also mentioned at least four other Kubrick films, highlighting the challenge of choosing just one.
Summary
Leonardo DiCaprio favors The Dark Knight over his own collaboration with Nolan, showing his appreciation for Nolan’s broader impact beyond his personal work.
“It was tough,” DiCaprio said when naming his favorite Kubrick movie, eventually agreeing with Del Toro on 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Author's summary: Leonardo DiCaprio surprisingly prefers Nolan’s The Dark Knight over Inception, reflecting his admiration for Nolan’s diverse filmography.