Written, co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan, the 2010 hit Inception is a science-fiction thriller featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page and Michael Caine to name just a few.
What's it about?
Dominic 'Dom' Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an industrial spy who works his way into people's subconscious and steals what people value most: ideas from directly their minds. In his last assignment to possibly clear his name, he is assigned not to steal an idea from someone but to plant one inside someone's mind- a process called 'inception'. To carry out the task, Cobb's 'brainiac' specialists team up again with him. The difficulty comes when certain people are trained to block their ideas from being taken.
What I thought:
I thought that Inception was an extremely complex film thanks to its multi-layered plot which focused on the emotional journey of its lead character, Cobb, but at the same time thrusts the audience into multiple levels of action-packed storytelling, very distinct from one another but all finely connected. The final hour of the film is possibly one of the most complicated action sequences put on film. You have to constantly be paying attention to remember all the layers of what is happening. Without spoiling anything, all I have to say is that is what this film is about and what makes it so great- layers. Once you've seen this, you'll know what I'm talking about. I also felt that the emotional depth and explosive action complemented each other perfectly and was able to deliver a film that was both heart-wrenching and heart-pounding. All of the actors were fantastic, with DiCaprio the stand out. The thrilling music in the film should also be noted and was provided by Hans Zimmer, the composer who also set the mood for Christopher Nolan's previous film, The Dark Knight. I really enjoyed this film immensely and would recommend it as a definite must-see for all lovers of film!
Conclusion:
This epic film is simply amazing. It has been described by critics as 'a film that rewards intellect' and I can assure you that it is exactly that. It is everything you would want from a psychological thriller in that it will make you think, it will challenge you to keep up and it will then reward those who can with a breathtaking piece of cinema that has the capability to leave you awestruck. The best part about it is that while you may feel you need to watch it again to be able to fully grasp and absorb the experience, chances are, you will probably want to as well.
Grade:
98/100 (HD)
- Cecilia
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