The difference between cosplaying as a fascist, which western consumers tend to despise, and actually behaving like one, which those same consumers reward with open wallets and high praise.

Nolan has alienated more than a few A-list actors with his directing style. He's got a work-product which constantly glazes militarism, valorizes authoritarianism, and takes itself far too seriously to afford room for a bit of humor. After that, he's just Michael Bay minus some explosions. Brilliant cinematographer. But the underlying work never fails to disappoint.

he wasnt the only one, others in hollywood did the same thing. like mythic quest dozens of people got covid early on in the lockdowns, because they were ignoring safety standards.