INCEPTION Review Thread (SPOILERS!!)

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Roland1919

LOL, yeah that ending definitly sets up a sequel...not sure if I want a sequel. The first one was pretty neat and clean and really dosen't need a sequel.

[Show spoiler]2 hours and a half of a spinning top till we finally find out if it stays up or toples over

[Roland1919]

Originally Posted by Foggy

[Show spoiler]2 hours and a half of a spinning top till we finally find out if it stays up or toples over

Well, you can really stretch the plot if you want. The possibilites are endless. The concept however; is really not new. Lets observe Dreamscape and give it its due. That was a phenomenal movie and I wonder if it somewhat inspired this one.

[ScarredLungs]

Originally Posted by Buddy Christ

Reasons INCEPTION will have success.

Originally Posted by NWilz

also because its an original idea

Lets not forget that it is also just awesome

This Movie will win many awards.

[Versatil]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

That's a bit uncalled for, you can disagree with the guy without implying that he's stupid. I don't agree with him either but that doesn't mean he's dumb or I have the right to imply such.

Never said he is dumb, never said he is stupid, don't say things i've never implied.

This is a brainy movie, you can't leave your brain at doors as any blockbuster movies.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Roland1919

Well, you can really stretch the plot if you want. The possibilites are endless. The concept however; is really not new. Lets observe Dreamscape and give it its due. That was a phenomenal movie and I wonder if it somewhat inspired this one.

This movie was inspired by a lot, The Matrix, Blade Runner, 2001, Dark City, James Bond, the list is endless.

[Versatil]

Originally Posted by cvm

Lets not forget that it is also just awesome

This Movie will win many awards.

It is going to be nominated for a couple of awards, but it is too much blockbustered for an academy award winning.
Could win best scenario though.

The Academy hates Nolan, The Prestige(which is better in everything than Inception IMO) got nothing, TDK got nothing(almost) and Memento got almost nothing. Batman Begins was nominated for some awards like the scoring.

And one question I keep asking myself: Why did Avatar won a lot of Academy Awards where's TDK have won almost nothing?
Intriguing judges they have, but who the hell gives credits to the Academy nowadays?

[Roland1919]

Originally Posted by Versatil

Never said he is dumb, never said he is stupid, don't say things i've never implied.

This is a brainy movie, you can't leave your brain at doors as any blockbuster movies.

Its all good. I absolutely need a second viewing of the movie becasue so many concepts were thrown at you that, (at least for me), I couldn't grasp all of them fast enough. Therefore I think people should just enjoy the movie and see it a second time if you can. I hope its going to be an excellent BLu-Ray release with a lot of extras and maybe a alternate ending.

[ScarredLungs]

Originally Posted by Versatil

It is going to be nominated for a couple of awards, but it is too much blockbustered for an academy award winning.
Could win best scenario though.

The Academy hates Nolan, The Prestige(which is better in everything than Inception IMO) got nothing, TDK got nothing(almost) and Memento got almost nothing. Batman Begins was nominated for some awards like the scoring.

And one question I keep asking myself: Why did Avatar won a lot of Academy Awards where's TDK have won almost nothing?
Intriguing judges they have, but who the hell gives credits to the Academy nowadays?

I would agree that Nolan's movies never receive the awards that they deserve. Although Prestige was awesome, I think Inception beats it.

[nolfoc]

Originally Posted by Versatil

It is going to be nominated for a couple of awards, but it is too much blockbustered for an academy award winning.
Could win best scenario though.

The Academy hates Nolan, The Prestige(which is better in everything than Inception IMO) got nothing, TDK got nothing(almost) and Memento got almost nothing. Batman Begins was nominated for some awards like the scoring.

And one question I keep asking myself: Why did Avatar won a lot of Academy Awards where's TDK have won almost nothing?
Intriguing judges they have, but who the hell gives credits to the Academy nowadays?

the real question is why did the Hurt Locker win anything

[Versatil]

Well, I think The Prestige is greater than Inception in everything

[nolfoc]

Originally Posted by Versatil

Well, I think The Prestige is greater than Inception in everything

its hard to compare these two movies because they are very much different in many ways, however if we are comparing i enjoyed Inception much more.. I enjoyed Levitts and Leos performance much more then bales and Jackman

[QuasidodoJr]

Originally Posted by cvm

I would agree that Nolan's movies never receive the awards that they deserve. Although Prestige was awesome, I think Inception beats it.

I agree. I think this is his best work, yet.

[Versatil]

Well, I should re-watch it then.

[Tyger]

I definitely think Inception is his masterpiece.

I love all the theories and interpretations in here, so exciting.

I want it on blu-ray now though so I can just watch it on repeat.

[silversnake]

Definitely Nolan's masterpiece. Wow this movie was good. Firs time in a long time I was looking forward to seeing a movie in theater and it actually exceeded my expectations. Just fantastic.

[Anti-SD]

I'm seeing this again tomorrow.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

JUST GOT HOME FROM 2nd VIEWING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT SLEEPING IN BETWEEN! MY MIND IS AWASH WITH IDEAS!

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

[Show spoiler]It's entirely possible that Ellen's character was actually his father in disguise. His father introduces her to him but they could've easily had his father pretend to be her, I mean he taught his son all that stuff and that one guy does convince Murphy's character he's someone else.

Credit for this idea goes to a guy I chat with on AIM.

Not possible in the slightest.

[Show spoiler]When the father introduces her, both her and the father are occupying the same general space as one another. It's highly doubtful that one of the two could be a projection and still maintain the illusion properly in Cobb's mind.

So... basically... what Buddy Christ said...

Originally Posted by Buddy Christ

[Show spoiler]Sorry but they were in the same room at the same time

As for Versatil...

Originally Posted by Versatil

[Show spoiler] I think we need some kind of sequel because we lack in information and the story's goal.
Or maybe this is reality and we don't need further details because it is indeed a dream. Who knows? The eternal question

I unequivocally disagree with you. I think that a lot of people are missing the real point of the story. Upon my second viewing I paid VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to the ending (

[Show spoiler]from old man Saito picking up the gun onwards

). And here's what I discovered:

[Show spoiler]#1. You never see any shot fired from the gun. Therefore, you never know if either Saito or Cobb actually pulled the trigger.

#2. Cobb waking up in the plane has everyone looking very unaffected by what has all just happened. Very blank faces... EXCEPT FOR SAITO!

#3. Lots of jump cutting from place to place without any substantial plot action until the children turn around.

#4. Cobb isn't quite certain about his surroundings until he sees his kids faces, at which point it really does't matter.

#5. The obvious observation: the top teeters but is never seen making a full stop.

So, with all that laid out, here's what I think Nolan honestly has done with the ending. HE HAS MADE A DEFINITIVE STATEMENT WITH THE LAST SHOT! HE DOESN'T LEAVE IT OPEN FOR INTERPRETATION! And here is why...

[Show spoiler]Having watched it for a second time I have come to realize that the journey of the entire film is actually Cobb coming to terms with his guilt for incepting his wife with the idea that her reality isn't real. Once he let's go of that guilt by denying his projection of that guilt (the only Mal we ever see aside from her suicide jump scene) the opportunity to fester and grow in his subconscious any longer, he can live a happy life regardless of where his subconscious seems to be residing. THINK ABOUT IT PEOPLE. The human psychology can handle quite a bit, but can turn ones life into a literal nightmare. And to overcome such a nightmare is to find peace and contentment.

Is Cobb in limbo? Is Cobb in reality? Most importantly, is it really that important? Hell no! He was able to improve his way of life through a painful self-awareness and difficult acceptance. That is why everything from the moment that the old Saito picks up the gun, everything becomes vague. Nolan only cares about showing that the man we have watched struggle is infinitely more happy now than he ever remembers being. Nothing beyond that single moment counts for anything to the story except blantantly fluff exposition to show our hero's new perspective on life... whatever (or, more appropriately, wherever) that life may be.

To put it into lamens terms, Cobb is finally able to be happy both consciously and subconsciously since he has dealt with his long caged and ever growing guilt. So, it doesn't matter if the top falls or keeps going infinitely.

Holy crow... I can't believe that I may go see this again for a 3rd time in 3 days! Am I ?

[blackhawktraffic]

Came back from a packed 9:30 showing, that theater was silent the entire em and everyone seemed glued to the screen. Haven't seen that here in a LONG time...and overall I found the movie to be amazing...simply great. Chris Nolan is a legend now and I can add this to my top 3 Movies of all time hands down without a doubt. Now the waiting game for the Blu Ray which I hope comes loaded with special features on how they did everything in the movie

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by Roland1919

Ok, I gave this movie a 4 out of 5 but barely...maybe 3.8. The movie is soft on the edges and spends too much time "telling" the audience whats going on. It reminded me of the first time I played TOMB Raider. ENOUGH with the explaining and tutorials. LET ME PLAY. DiCaprio delivers his usual solid performance, although I cannot say the same for the Mutt face JUNO girl...I swear she looks bored in every movie I see her in...and this one is no different. The premise of the movie is fun but at some point the dream within a dream within a dream of a dream seems endless and borderline nonsensical. If Martin Luther King were alive he might be saying, WTF kinda a dream you havin? Looks nothing like mine. Anyway, turn your brain off and go see this one but don't fall asleep...you might wake up at work or somewhere worse.

Yikes. That's a terrible review. Turn off your brain? The general consensus is the exact opposite. This is one of the most stimulating and thought provoking films I've ever seen. If you're into shutting down those brain cells it's better to stick with some Michael Bay movies.

Originally Posted by blackhawktraffic

Came back from a packed 9:30 showing, that theater was silent the entire em and everyone seemed glued to the screen. Haven't seen that here in a LONG time...and overall I found the movie to be amazing...simply great. Chris Nolan is a legend now and I can add this to my top 3 Movies of all time hands down without a doubt. Now the waiting game for the Blu Ray which I hope comes loaded with special features on how they did everything in the movie

100% agreed.

[retablo]

Just got back and sad to say i HATED it. 2-1/2 hours and nothing really happened. No characterizations whatsoever - Page, Gordon-Levitt, Caine, Murphy are wasted, they are given virtually no identity - and DiCaprio, while solid, is playing the same role he did in Shutter Island, even with a similar back story. The effects were cool, but all the good shots were already revealed in the trailer... meh. Nolan still hasn't convinced me he knows how to tell a story. With the exception of Batman Begins and The Prestige, he always comes up goose eggs for me. Just like Memento, viewers are thinking they are seeing something "intelligent," but in reality, when you break it down, nothing really happens. Mulholland Drive is a great movie about dreams and dream logic; this one, not at all.

And I've never seen a film where 95% of the dialogue is all exposition, the same exposition over and over and over. we get it, its a dream... a dream within a dream, etc. Maybe if he had channeled some of that exposition into the theories and ideas he put forth... instead of making every scene a shootout/chase that all looked the same.

A huge letdown.