Inception

Inception, Inception, Inception. Where to begin. A lot has been written on this movie already. And I'm not likely to say anything new because, frankly, the movie is as good as everyone says it is.

My review is not going to be complicated, its not going to be long. When a movie this good comes out it speaks for itself and doesn't need anyone, and definitely not me, to ruin it for anyone else.

Inception is a well crafted movie. It's long but the pacing is so exceptional you don't feel it. The acting is great, Joseph-Gordan Levitt and Tom Hardy (The Forger) were my standouts. And I guess seeing how Ellen Page didn't annoy me she did well too. Her character isn't too interesting though, she's just a plot device as we learn about the world through her eyes. But hey she got the cool job in the dream market. Leo to me is the only weak point. He's become a bit typecast of late - man with sordid past (family related generally) has to do something to try win family back or whatever. And at the end of the day his entire motivation for this film is to get past border control so its not that exciting. But hey, its not why he's doing it, its how that makes the film interesting.

Visually, the film is a treat and the soundtrack is amazing. The idea will stimulate you and keep you entertained. I've heard an 1984 film Dreamscape has similarities, see for yourself with the trailer below.



Watch Inception. Sure its got Nolan's gimmicky structure like the Prestige, but I liked it here. And do yourself a favour and watch it on the big screen too, because unlike Avatar it won't come back. Damn Avatar.