In a recent interview with The Atlantic, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan gave high praise to his fellow filmmaker Zack Snyder, expressing his admiration for Snyder's influence and passion for superhero films. Nolan, who played a role in hiring Snyder to direct Man of Steel, highlighted the impact Snyder has had on the genre and his love for the potential of cinema.

Nolan, known for his realistic take on Batman in Batman Begins, acknowledged Snyder's contributions to the superhero film landscape. He remarked, "There's no superhero science-fiction film coming out these days where I don't see some influence of Zack. When you watch a Zack Snyder film, you see and feel his love for the potential of cinema. The potential of it to be fantastical, to be heightened in its reality, but to move you and to excite you."

Snyder's directorial debut in the superhero genre came with Watchmen, a film that Nolan considers ahead of its time. He noted, "I've always believed Watchmen was ahead of its time. The idea of a superhero team, which it so brilliantly subverts, wasn't yet a thing in movies. It would have been fascinating to see it released post-Avengers."

While a version of Watchmen was indeed released post-Avengers in the form of Damon Lindelof's HBO series, it received much more acclaim than Snyder's film. However, Nolan's appreciation for Snyder's vision and ambition remain evident.

Although Nolan did not offer his thoughts on Snyder's latest film, Rebel Moon, it can be assumed that he would praise its ambition both on screen and off. The details of Nolan's perspective on Rebel Moon have yet to be revealed.

Both Snyder and Nolan have left indelible marks on the superhero film genre, each with their unique visions and storytelling approaches. Their collaboration on Man of Steel laid the foundation for a decade of DC films, which continue to ignite discussion and excitement among fans.

As Snyder's passionate fanbase continues to grow, Nolan's public endorsement of Snyder's cinematic influence further solidifies the director's impact on the superhero film landscape.