This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated thriller 'Tenet' has made a successful debut in the cinema world, receiving widespread critical acclaim as U.S. cinemas reopen with industry-wide safety measures in place.
As the first big-budget movie from a major Hollywood studio to hit theaters since the coronavirus outbreak in March, 'Tenet' has been closely watched as a gauge of how many people will leave their homes to go to the movies.
With a 2.5-hour runtime, the film has been described as a 'globetrotting, jaw-dropping and delightfully convoluted big-screen blockbuster' by The Times of London, which added 'Cinema, finally, has returned.'
However, not all critics have been impressed, with IndieWire calling the movie a 'humorless disappointment.'
Despite the mixed reviews, the film's opening in 70 countries on August 26 and in the United States on September 3 is expected to be closely watched as a sign of the film industry's recovery from the pandemic.
As theaters gradually reopen around the world, major chains including AMC Theatres and Cineworld Plc's Regal Cinemas have implemented safety measures such as limited attendance, mask requirements, and other protocols to reduce the chances of catching the disease.
The National Association of Theatre Owners has announced that operators of more than 30,000 screens have agreed on a standard set of procedures, with President John Fithian stating that 'moviegoers need to know that there is a consistent, science and experience-based set of health and safety protocols in place no matter what theater they visit.'
