I can see it over and over again! One of the best movies I ever seen.
The story is thrilling, the directing is impeccable, and the characters are well written. Really enjoyed all of it, and it stuck well enough to the rules it set for itself at the start. I certainly suggest you give it a watch, it's not this highly rated for nothing!
The Dark Knight may have been the film that catapulted Nolan into A-list status, but it was this film that made people sit up and take notice that the director was going to have a life beyond Batman. Rather than playing in someone else's world, Nolan has managed to create a fascinating world (or is it worlds ?) of his own. The concept of dreams vs reality has been explored before, but rarely to the effect that it is here. The cast are all great, particularly DiCaprio and Cotillard, but even more importantly is Nolan's script and the editing, which never lose the audience despite the competing narratives within the film and which leave you feeling completely satisfied even with the intentional ambiguity of the final shot. Indeed, the final hour of the film is one of the greatest sustained sequences committed to film, that keeps raising the stakes and Nolan's efforts to try and capture difficult sequences in-camera rather than using CGI is rewarded with stunning imagery as well as tense and exciting action beats. Hopefully a sign of things to come, not only from Nolan after his work on The Dark Knight Rises, but also from Hollywood blockbusters in the future.
I love Nolan, this film is one of his best, nearly on par with The Dark Knight.
Some people say this guy is overrated and overhyped, maybe there are right, the problem is no that Nolan films are incredible awesome, the thing is that if you compare then with the rest of the films of this kind they are simply superior.
Don't blame Nolan, blame the shitty films that make him look like nearly a god among humans in term of action/mistery movies.
Just keeps me amazed every time I watch it. Great movie.
Rewatching this masterpiece 10 years later and it's still so good!!!
One of the best movies of all time without a doubt!!!
Christopher Nolan + Hans Zimmer = Legendary result.
"Listen, there’s something you should know about me. About inception."
When I first saw this movie, it blew my mind wide open. I'd never seen anything like it before. It opened my mind to what a movie could be.
"Inception. Now, before you bother telling me it’s impossible—"
"No, it’s perfectly possible. It’s just bloody difficult.
Listen, if you’re gonna perform inception, you need imagination.
It’s not just about depth. You need the simplest version of the idea in order for it to grow naturally in your subject’s mind.
It’s a subtle art."
Nolan's best movie. A perfectly constructed puzzle box that uses the conventions of a one-last-job heist movie to tell an intensely emotional story of guilt, love, regret, and redemption. It's also a movie about dreams, the subconscious, the nature of reality, and cinema itself.
"Mal, goddamn it, don’t do this!"
All of Nolan's favorite themes are on display here: the obsessed protagonist, the dead wife, father-child relationships, timey-wimey shenanigans, men in suits, and globetrotting Bondian action.
Constructed in classic Nolan fashion: neverending exposition, outrageous practical set pieces, Pfister's golden cinematography, Zimmer's intoxicating score.
"Non, je ne regrette rien..."
Yet Inception manages to avoid virtually all of Nolan's usual pitfalls. It's complex, sure, but it works even if you don't follow everything (unlike Tenet). It seamlessly marries sci-fi concepts, action, and emotion (unlike Interstellar, with its thematic whiplash of hard science and sentimentality). The cross-cutting at the climax feels perfectly earned, rather than an artifice used to create suspense. And the acting and line delivery is so good that you barely notice the clunkiness of Nolan's dialogue.
I love all of Nolan's movies, but I doubt he'll ever top this.
"You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling."
Wonderful action thriller with tons of extravaganza and originality!
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Inception is Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece and an action movie worth several re-watches.
Amazing! I love it because it's so real and it can go deeper and deeper into human conscience... A masterpiece!
It was such a great film! At the end I was a little be schocked! Leonardo di Caprio done a interpretation as perfect as usually!!!
What can I say... This film is totally ninja
It's a nice movie
True this film isn't about what the hell they're doing all the time, but is that a bad thing?
True, in contradiction to "the sixth sense" this is a watch-once, but even that shouldn't stop a person to rate it as a Totally Ninja ! movie.
I'm going to check out Paprika (2006) - Satoshi Kon.
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I enjoyed this movie
The original concepts that Christopher Nolan makes up for his movie are absolutely mesmerizing. I am awestruck by the world building alone. Then you mix in the story and themes and you got yourself a masterpiece to behold.
Someone this was just the second time I’ve watched this since it came out, and it certainly holds up incredibly well! This is peak Christopher Nolan in his element. If you like what he does, you will love this one!
Rating: 5/5 (:star:) - 100% - Must See
Still one of my favorite movies. So we'll done. one of the few Nolan films that I feel is exceptional. This is right up there with Memento.
Where should I start with review ? This movie is different from the others and now I will try to explain it to you why is that. I could finish review with only 1 word, Spectacular, but i won't. This masterpiece deserves more then short review with "Trash" or "Masterpiece" ...
I would like to start with an original idea which is really brilliant. The idea to make a film in which is the main point the reality X dreams needs balls.
I wont spoil anything but I would like to tell you that you will love every second of Di Caprio's performance. Actually he deserves an oscar for this brilliant performance.
Iam amazed.
Spectacular
10/10
Spectacular movie with a mind-bending story, brilliant soundtrack and great acting. The ending might be one of the best film endings ever imo.
A movie that make you think are you in the real world or it's just a dream. It's like everyone inside the inception of God's Dream.
The whole film is absolutely awesome. I've seen it several times (only twice here on Trakt) and it never ceases to fascinate me each time. I consider the best to be the final wake-up scene, which together with Zimmer's music is an absolute masterpiece!
If you think about the film a bit more with what happens to you while you sleep you will be consumed at the end by the fact that we still don't know everything about dreams.
I'll watch it again soon and it's a shame that films like this aren't being made these days.
One of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life.
An absolute masterpiece!
one of the greatest movie i have watched...just mind boggling....one have to give full concentration to understand this movie... i have watched this movie several times......
the more i watch it the more i understand every details of this movie...
it's a mind bending true masterpiece....i have to say u need to have enough brain and patience to take this movie in....but once u get the concept it is a gem ...credit to Nolan and the cast for giving us this outstanding experience.....
How can someone make a movie that never gets old and always brings out the curious side of you out ?? Also do an inception to make you think the impossible ??
No wonder, Nolan is a visionary for cinema !!
Christopher Nolan's winding, twisting dreamland epic is just as revelatory today as it was in the theater a few years ago. Nolan clearly took his time with this script, a full eight years in the making, and it bears gorgeous fruit in the form of a rich, bright analysis of lucid dreams, shared consciousness and the very roots of influence in an individual psyche. Those are some pretty heavy concepts to just toss around in a Hollywood blockbuster, but through careful elaboration and a few very stylish test cases, it manages to efficiently explain the ground rules and get on to telling the story without bucking the casuals or alienating the intellectuals.
With all sorts of hidden truths, cleverly-masked winks and subtle hints at deeper meanings, there's also much more here than can be absorbed in a single viewing. Although the run time falls well north of two hours, the groundwork is so enveloping - and the plot so fast-paced - that the minutes just rip by without any regard for the clock on your wall. It's a fantastic effort, and a great indication that large-scale, big-budget American filmmaking is still capable of bringing the goods from time to time.
Still a fantastic film with a super cast and great work from Christopher Nolan and second time around made it even better! XD
I always pushed down my list this film, because I thought it was overrated or I just would like it. But oh damn, I loved it. The ending is so mother rucking sad. And the soundtrack oh god. 10 stars
I'm too excited to watch it :heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:
again Nolan , I'll say one thousands times that Nolan's movies about galaxy or dreams see Fantastic , they are really close to Reality, I prefer you to warch
Movie puts you through new perspective and gets it only get more complex.
Tom hardy coming in clutch with the backward skiing in the third act.
this movie it's legen...
One of the Best Movies I ever have Looked,...!!!
This movie completely changed the viewpoint of dreams and consciousness. Actually movie tells us the inner settlement of Dom Cobb. ''It was a dream that I experienced or it is not?'' Not knowing exactly what is what. I think that makes the film beautiful. Completely open-ended form.
A very good movie. Totally recommended.
Damn the whirligig!!!!!! Amazing film! I love it!!
This is my all time favourite film as this is how you tell a complex story.
A completely mindblowing movie. One of the best movies I've ever seen.
Fuck yeah, this movie is awesome!
One of the best movies ever, easily top 10!
Incredible movie, one of my favourites!
One of my favorite movies.
Awesome movie
Superb movie, absolutely loved it!
Definitely my favourite movie.
really nice movie i like it
One of my favs.
watch paprika by satoshi kon. inception's source.
Nolan does it again. One of the best movies of 2010
Simply one of the best movies of 2010, if not one of the best films of the decade. Nolan waited to deliver this excellent piece of work and it shows. Smart, thoughtful and a plot which doesn't end up its own behind. It has independent and popular appeal in bags full.
This movie play with your mind.
IVE FINALLY WATCHED THIS!!!! I think it's the movie that's been on my watchlist the longest. It definitely did not disappoint, I was entertained and captivated from start to finish, but those last 30 minutes were breath taking. Absolutely loved it.
9.8/10
This is actually my 3rd viewing and each time it gets better as I unravel the layers and become more aware of where the characters are in the levels of dream. I will say that Ellen Page’s character is becoming more and more annoying which each viewing. Her constant vocalization of the worry she has about Cobb’s relationship with Mol is really unnecessary after the first couple of scenes. It would have been far more interesting to see her creating the architecture and merging that into the visual somehow, maybe showing her describing the design of the air duct system. Anyway, still an awesome movie, even on the third viewing.
This is such a unique and interesting idea for a movie. It's visually stunning and the score is amazing. Christopher Nolan knows how to make a film.
This is my introduction to Christopher Nolan. After this, I looked up for more of his works and I'm never the same person again.
I don't like it if movies are so long.
But whatever, the ending of Inception is just great. For me it is the best ending of any movie. The story is extremly well-thought.
Great movie but the concept was originally from an anime movie called Paprika 2006
To date the best film I have ever seen in my life. I still don't give it ten stars because I lack reasons and by "reasons" I mean seeing more films as good as this one to justify "Inception" being the best of the best. Fair, right?
Something that Nolan did not know how to do in "Batman Begins" was to maintain the protagonist's internal conflict, something that remains in place until the end of "Inception." Cobb is warned and tested by Ariadne so that he understands that has a problem and must solve it: let go of the memory of Mal and accept the blame for his death. It is only until the end, in limbo, where to see his children again he accepts his wound and grows. This is how you keep your viewers hooked until the tape ends.
The concept is also very creative and is executed masterfully. Book sagas could be written where the magical system is based on the whole question of dreams. The concept is taken to the extreme with things like inception and a dream within a dream. And with that same level of construction, Nolan manages to effortlessly explain the entire system he built without it feeling condescending or breaking the viewer's immersion.
"Inception" is the best Nolan film I've seen so far.
A masterpiece of cinema that is sure to leave a lasting impression. The movie is a mind-bending journey into the depths of the human mind, with a plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. The performances of the cast, particularly Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy, are nothing short of exceptional, elevating the film to new heights. Inception challenges the viewer to question what is real and what is not, and the intricacies of the plot will have you thinking long after the movie is over.
wait a minute! Did I really watch this movie or was it a dream?!
With his incredible mind, Nolan has created something that will blow the audience's mind!
Innovation, creativity, beauty can be found everywhere in the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio, the miner who takes money to attack the dreams of capitalists and steal information.
There is one word to describe filming, stage design and special effects and that is exceptional!
You don't just watch the scenes happen, you feel them.
You will not take your eyes off the screen while watching this movie and you will be accompanied by Hans Zimmer's unique music.
To conclude , I would just say before your life ends , do yourself a favor by experiencing this exceptionally lucid classic created by Nolan !
Waking up I was just in another layer of dreaming.
I just rewatched this movie 10 years later and it is still a great movie, not a 10/10 as I previously rated, but pretty good.
Ariadne: "Why is it so important to dream?"
Cobb: "Because, in my dreams we are together."
I haven't seen this movie in years, but after re-watching it struck me hard how depressing this was.
Putting aside the action sequences and loud music and a complicate plot, there's a beautiful story about a man trying to get back to his children, without it being cheesy. Well if you really break this movie at it's core, it's about two grieving men (Leo and Murphy), both haunted by the past until they have the strength to accept reality and let them go.
The 'Grow Old Together' scene stuck with me the most.
You can say whatever you want about Christopher Nolan, but his movies are never hollow. I'm also convince that Nolan would be the perfect choice to direct a James Bond movie.
Seriously, throughout the whole movie I was thinking "Man imagine the genius behind Inception directing a Bond movie". The ingredients are right there.
9 - Superb
What a good movie, the only bad thing might be an overfocused plot. Leonardo DiCaprio is so damn great
This time around I pretty much scanned the movie. Found a handful of plot holes, mostly related to how subconsciousness works (i try not to watch those "Inception Explained" youtube vids). BUT, that being said, they are super well concealed within the plot, it gives you the feeling that "hey i will believe just that to let this amazing story flow".
look for me if you need someone to debate with about this movie. always welcome.
Great movie. Should have definitely won best musical score but the score to Social Network was more praised for some odd reason.
One of the best films of Nolan. Exceptional cast and intriguing history are the strengths of a product that, as always, is directed superbly.
Nolan is a genius, another level for him.
Even though several sources have noted many plot similarities between the film and the 2002 Uncle Scrooge comic "The Dream of a Lifetime." still one superb movie.
It was really good liked the creativity of the plot and the actors worked really well together
Wish there was a sequel, or a tv show in this world, this movie left me wanting more.
Absolutly loved the movie this time around!! Did not get it the first time but this is really a great piece of work..
I always love it when she bends the street up to 90 degrees.
Not gonna lie, had to watch multiple times to understand this film. However, it is shot so beautifully that I didn't get tired of it, though the frantic ending was a bit unnecessary. Felt like they thought they needed to fit more explosions somewhere so they improvised the plot at the last minute. With that premise they could've risked being much more creative with the settings and done some really cool visual stuff instead.
I liked the film but there are times where things are bit disjointed. Kind of a parallel spin on some of the concepts seen in the Matrix, but without the heft and the fullness of that story.
Beyond both being movies by Christopher Nolan, I still think that Inception and Tenet have a lot in common. With Tenet being imho the better movie.
Actually I only rate Inception so highly for one specific scene, when Dom reveals when and where he gained his previous experience with inceptions. This kind of dramatic highlight is missing in Tenet.
Watch the Director's Cut.
79 | Inception made me questioning my existence in reality for a minute. This movie is a trippy cinematic experience that could make our mind blown away.
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25%: 2.5
50%: 2.5
75%: 2
100%: 2.5
1st favorite character: Mal Cobb (2.5)
2nd favorite character: Dom Cobb(2)
3rd favorite character: Eames (2)
Cinematography: 2.5
I think this movie is really good and I will most likely up my rating but to honest, it lost me for a bit. I followed it and just accepted it. I will watch it again as soon as I can and will adjust my rating as the experience changes.
I'm shocked that the American viewing audience liked this film as much as they did. After all, we're not a nation of deep thinkers when it comes to movies. I quite enjoyed the film. I loved how the audience had absolutely no idea what was going on for the 15 minutes of the film. I wasn't a fan of the "lowest level" but other than that I thought everything else was great (especially the ending).
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Watching it again after 11 years. At that time, my life did not become a dream, but a nightmare, within a nightmare, within another nightmare, within the first nightmare, which is myself. Maybe the output will be the same as in the film. Or at least I deserve a lot of kicks. Yes, humor to disguise my unhappiness.
totally understand why film bros love this movie
its kinda obvious that was a happy ending and im happy that the director didnt make it 'look smarter' by making the ending as a limbo
"Inception" is a film Christopher Nolan had wanted to make for many years at the time of its creation. Understanding that he needed more experience to be able to pull it off, he ended up directing his first two highly-acclaimed Batman projects to understand the process of crafting such a massive movie. It paid off, as "Inception" is an ambitious release that has continued to receive praise ever since it came out.
The narrative revolves around exploring a person's subconscious through dreams, and it does a fantastic job at doing as much with this concept as it can. Thematically, it unfolds bit by bit, with Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Cobb providing an enticing humanity that runs parallel to the fast-paced suspense. "Inception" doesn't waste a second and it requires a great deal of attention at times, but it fully rewards its viewers for sticking through.
Besides Cobb as the protagonist, I found myself attached to the rest of the cast as well, even those that did not receive substantial development. Interestingly, "Inception" functions as a heist film at its core, and each person plays a specific role that makes them stand out. Robert Fischer (Cillian Murphy) was surprisingly interesting and I ended up caring for the conclusion to his arc. Marion Cotillard was excellent as Mal Cobb and played very well off DiCaprio.
The action in "Inception" is magnificient to watch, relying on its incredible special effects that are appropriately trippy and unconventional. Even a decade later, it stands the test of time and dare I say looks as modern as it did back then.
My major issue with "Inception" comes in its last act, where I believe it begins to come across as genuinely pretentious. It loses its grip of logic, moving from sci-fi into pure fantasy. The ending is decent, but I'm not certain it fully lives up to all of its potential.
I loved "Inception", I've never seen a film quite like it. It was genuinely a fascinating concept that I found to be brilliantly executed, even if it did fall apart a little by the end. A must-watch for Nolan fans and I'd highly recommend it to just about anybody else, especially science fiction and action fans. Just know it is anything but a casual watch, you'll want to take in everything you can from it!
Heeyyyyyyy mannnnnnnnnnn, we're like... In a dream man
Real edge of your seat action packed film with so many twists and turns.none more so than in the final 15 minutes of this Thriller.
Fab great film even if it lost me at times.
A mastermind achievement for Nolan, blending poignant coexistent tales of self-enlightenment with a cerebrally intriguing world of equal tangibility.
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I fell asleep during this movie and then realized I needed to wake up two more times to sync with reality