exeptional film i really love it!!! :)
Boring, fell asleep during this crap. Bad plot, corny concept, and whats the point in digging around in dream world anyway?
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.
"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."
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.
I love this movie, so many layers (hehe) to it and the music is exceptional. Rewatching this with somebody who has never seen it before gives me so much pleasure.
Especially the vault scene, the airport scene and the reunion at the end are some of the best movie scenes but then so is the scene in the hotel room... Well I guess this whole movie is just incredible from beginning to end.
I was lucky enough to watch it in cinemas in 2010, knowing nothing about it. I regretted my choice for the first few confusing minutes but when the movie was over I couldn't stop thinking about it. I bought the DVD on release day for €20, it was one of the first blu-rays I ever bought and now I watched the 4K, life is beautiful.
Great movie, I didnt know what the heck was going on half way through... but all and all good go.
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.
It’s strange for such a good movie to have such bad dialogue
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.
My head hurts what is this ending
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
While "Inception" undeniably boasts a ground-breaking concept and stunning visuals, it isn't without its flaws. For starters, the film is marred by its overreliance on expository dialogue. The bulk of the narrative is dedicated to explaining the rules of the dream world, which not only slows down the pace, but also reduces the element of mystery that could have made the plot more intriguing.
Also, the characters, despite being played by a star-studded cast, feel underdeveloped and lack depth. Cobb is the only character with a well-explored backstory and emotional arc, leaving the rest of the team feeling like mere tools to advance the plot.
Moreover, the film seems to be more interested in constructing intricate dream sequences than focusing on emotional storytelling. It is a magnificent spectacle, no doubt, but the barrage of special effects sometimes overpowers the human element, making the viewer feel detached from the characters and their plight.
Finally, the movie's convoluted narrative structure can be a turn-off for some viewers. While it's clear that director Christopher Nolan intended to challenge audiences, the labyrinthine plot can be confusing, making it difficult to follow and fully engage with the story.
In conclusion, while "Inception" is undeniably innovative in its approach to storytelling, it falls short in terms of character development and emotional engagement. It's a thrilling ride, but one that could have benefited from a little more heart and a little less spectacle.
Not my type of film. Too far removed from reality
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.
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.
totally understand why film bros love this movie
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 !
actually i predicted half of the movie so its like a 7 but sweet story
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
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
Watch the Director's Cut.
"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!
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
There's a whole lot of coolness in Nolan's "Inception". Yes, it's a film that makes you pay close attention to the details because it's a bit like a puzzle you're putting together while you watch. I also think it's a film that you're supposed to like if you want to be considered a "smart" film watcher. So, at the risk of being tagged an "Inception" hater, I will say I liked this movie but for me it didn't live up to its pre and post release hype.
I've now seen it twice and do understand the story, but I just don't think dreams are all that interesting of a subject. Plus, some of the made up "dream-rules" bugged me. There are different lengths of time within levels of dreams. Really? And the clock time within dream levels is approximately the same? I also didn't know how they kept using the "dream machines" within the dream levels. And SPOILER...if the top keeps spinning then the entire film never touched reality? SPOILER OVER. Now that I've griped, there were some moments that I really enjoyed, like Gordon-Levitt's gravity-defying fights in the hotel halls and some of the visuals when architecting dream worlds.
My personal preferences make it hard for me to really like this movie as much as the majority does. I'd recommend it based on its stunning visuals and terrific direction. However, the sleepy dream worlds presented here were kind of a yawner for me.
Spectacular movie with a mind-bending story, brilliant soundtrack and great acting. The ending might be one of the best film endings ever imo.
Wonderful action thriller with tons of extravaganza and originality!
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.
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.
An absolute special effects tour de force. It's just a shame the story's shit.
It starts with a man being found washed up on shore, but doesn't deal with that topic any more after the scene changes. It's about people doing things when they are sleep.
I really didn't understand why they are pulling out guns when they know they are in a dream world. Violent things happen all the time in dreams, but if you know you are dreaming why would you care?
And there is a part where the man is looking at multi-page secret documents while he is asleep. How is he going to get that information out of the dream? Does he have a brain printer?
I turned it off really early because I didn't like it. I can't understand why all the people in reviews are saying they watched it more than once.
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.
I’m in love ohhh ohhh, I’m dreamin’ a dream every night! ATEEZ WORLD DOMINATION!
"Inception" is a solid and extremely entertaining action film that is based on an interesting concept, which is something rare for this kind of blockbusters. However, it's nothing as deep or arthousey as Nolan wants us to think. Its biggest flaw is that it tries to do too many things at the same time without fully developing any of the ideas. Dom's backstory is beautifully told, but the role of their children, as well as the mystery behind Mal's death, felt a bit too rough and cliché. The dynamics and side-effects of the dreams are explained multiple times throughout the film, but some passages still felt forced or just rattled off by the writers. The running time could allow more focus on emotional depth as well as character development. Yet, a lot of is gets sacrificed by the addition of a lot of superfluous action scenes, like the neverending mountain fights or the chase in Kenya. These are probably used to make the film easier to digest for casual viewers, but added nothing to the plot nor felt visually appealing or particularly adrenaline-filled. The ending is left ambiguous not for real narrative necessities but just to avoid taking risks but still keep the talk going.
Don't misunderstand me: it's a fun and entertaining film that is masterfully shot, excellently acted, and even lets you think a bit. It just lacked the depth that such an ambitious concept needed and felt a bit overrated.
Waking up I was just in another layer of dreaming.
One of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life.
An absolute masterpiece!
Interesting adventure movie, but even more than that it's the kind of movie that has left people with the capacity to talk about Xceptions as part of the public zeitgeist (poultryception in the case of the terducken) which far surpasses the movie elements.
Just keeps me amazed every time I watch it. Great movie.
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.
Rewatching this masterpiece 10 years later and it's still so good!!!
One of the best movies of all time without a doubt!!!
Rewatch after 10 years... Final watch.
Overly long tedious last 3rd, excellent setup in first 3rd, overbearing score.
Great cast in a clever film. Doesn't need to be 2hr 30. 2hr would have sufficed without the extra section with the wife.
7/10
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.
Though the story is complicated, Nolan's making makes it convincing. Th film is completely gripping with intense background musics. Nolan can make anything possible with his writing and directing. In a nutshell, Inception is exceptional
Smart action movies like this don't come out every year. Just look at the crap Netflix produces.
Inception wonderfully brings out a fresh sci-fi idea with its cast of very talented actors (and The Leonardo Di Caprio). The gripping storyline, the wonderful timing, stunning acting and cinematography leads to one of the best movies of the decade.
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.
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.....
I loved the way the movie TELLS the story. It's mind boggling and fascinating at the same time. Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't miss with his performances, solid work by him. Must watch for sci-fi lovers, I promise you after watching this movie you're gonna question reality.
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
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
Nutshell: A visually impressive spectacle with capable actors directed well, but without the depth or narrative honesty and intellectual effort required by the high concept premise.
Nonsarcastically, I give him full marks for night shots with a motif of "Black and Reflections".
I knew upon my initial (and last) viewing in the theater that I would have trouble making it through another viewing due to DiCaprio being the main character, and being a lying piece of shit trying to cover up his misdeeds, and being the entire reason for everyone being in danger the whole film, and this only coming out in the end of the film, not allowing for any outlet of frustration, let alone any apotheosis and the fact that the core premise of the conceit for the action is essentially "Hey, you know how this one thing would logically work this way, well it actually works THE OPPOSITE WAY!... Because... reasons."
Nolan's and his brother's later films really are what young boys and idiots find profound, but are indeed just pretentious, pseudointellectual, and narratively lazy.
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
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".
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Inception is Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece and an action movie worth several re-watches.
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
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.
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
Very complicated. Hated it and didn't understand it
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.
So confusing and complex and boring!!
Amazing! I love it because it's so real and it can go deeper and deeper into human conscience... A masterpiece!
Based on the flood of "____ception" memes that hit the 'net after this film came out, I expected… more.
As the cardinal rule of filmmaking says: "Show, don't tell." Inception does an awful lot of telling. It (or its characters) never shuts up.
I will grant this: The visuals are incredible. From Ariadne's first ventures into the role of architect (the street-bending is aces) all the way down to Limbo. It's really too bad the writing wasn't equally nuanced.
Admittedly, Inception doesn't have the worst info-dumps ever. I just watched an episode of The X-Files, "The Erlenmeyer Flask", that had a scientist piling basic DNA science onto Agent Scully (a medical doctor) for the benefit of viewers who hadn't gotten to the DNA chapter of biology class yet. Now that was bad. Inception isn't quite that blatant about its info-dumps, but they do exist.
Putting off writing this review by a few hours really let me get tired, so I'm not inclined to write as much. But, it's also taught me that the plot isn't particularly memorable. The basic idea is simple, and things play out pretty much exactly as expected (broadly speaking). The details aren't that interesting, and the only plot point that surprised me (Dom actually being "responsible" for Mal's suicide) wasn't worth the overly long build-up.
Oh, did I mention this movie is two and a half hours long? It's too much. (About 7 minutes of the 148 are devoted to credits, and can be skipped if you wish, but that's still a long film.) I checked the clock several times wondering just how much longer this ordeal would last. Fortunately the falling van gave me a decent point of reference, so I didn't have to check as often.
Mostly, I'm disappointed at the lack of substance. I expected some real profound shit, based on the hype. I didn't get it. Some people say you need to watch this film several times to get everything that's going on, but I don't think so. This is a one-and-done movie with some pretty action scenes and inconsistent treatment of its own mechanics. (Seriously, why do the gravitational effects from the van swerving around only penetrate one dream level?)
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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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!!!
Movie puts you through new perspective and gets it only get more complex.
Heeyyyyyyy mannnnnnnnnnn, we're like... In a dream man
i like science fiction movies, and this is a Great Movie
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!
very very gooooooooooood i like
Tom hardy coming in clutch with the backward skiing in the third act.
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.
so crazy, but is great.
Christopher Nolan + Hans Zimmer = Legendary result.
this movie it's legen...
What can I say... This film is totally ninja
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.
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.
Worth seeing this one will keep you guessing till the end. The plot and acting makes this movie a hit. Just keep in mind the movie starts slow.
Great movie but the concept was originally from an anime movie called Paprika 2006
Clever ,something very different but needs your attention
I expected not to like it. Some years ago I tried to watch it but stopped few minutes in. Just wasn't for me. So few years later decided maybe I should try again. Well, glad I did. This time I watched it carefully and really liked it. Plot is interesting and bit strange, different than usual action movie.
Got a happy ending, but maybe not. Depends on your interpretation.
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.
I lasted 30 minutes and got really bored. The dialogue consisted of explanations to try and make the plot more complex and deep. I get it, it's layered, for the sake of it. Characters were also boring. The dreams were boring. The idea even got boring and whole movie is set around this idea. I didn't care about the characters at all. It's the worst type of smart movie because it's not smart. And the a wtf ending that's supposed to be mind blowing?
Ill admit...I didnt get it!! So what parts are real, what parts are sub-consious? I need to watch it again.
Great movie. Should have definitely won best musical score but the score to Social Network was more praised for some odd reason.
Sci-fi perfection. A truly mesmerizing film.
Hi all. Just joined. It looks good to me, but perhaps a little over-American for a UK TV watcher.
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.
One of the best films of Nolan. Exceptional cast and intriguing history are the strengths of a product that, as always, is directed superbly.
Although I feel this movie is grossly overrated, I enjoyed it a lot. It's definitely not a flawless movie and I wouldn't call it genius, but it does make you think. Even if there are some inconsistencies in the world they've created, it sure is an interesting world to watch.
And you can't really ignore the directing expertise from Christopher Nolan, and same goes for the classic score from Hans Zimmer. The ominous theme mimics that of a slowed down version of the song that they use to wake up from the kicks. And considering this movie explains that time slows down for each level of the dream, I'd say that's genius.
I do have some problems though. In the film, they establish Limbo is virtually a place of no return: if you go there it's basically like suicide. But then later, when they actually go to Limbo, they're just like "Peace", and jump off. Apparently, all you need is a suicide and a defibrillator, and your gunshot wound is cured.
And then there's this thing, where Mal kills herself, and it basically sets of the plot of the whole movie before it even starts. She basically frames him for murder, but she's in a different hotel room all together. Possibly even a different hotel chain. So how does this frame him for murder? Wouldn't they have records in her checking out two different hotel rooms? Wouldn't they at least have some security camera footage of her at the desk? I don't know why Leo had to run away from all this, it seems like a pretty clear-cut case to me. wouldn't have any of his shoe or fingerprints in the other room at all, and she trashed the room that he was in, to make it seem like he threw her from there, but a forensics team can't figure it out? He'd have to throw her pretty far for that to be possible, and that doesn't explain why two rooms would be checked out. I'm open to conversation about this, so someone can explain it to me, but I really don't get it.
Overall, overrated but a great movie nonetheless.
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Every Christopher Nolan's film is a shit and this one is not an exception. In one word - boring.