Inception
When I saw the first trailers for Inception about a year ago I had no idea what this movie was about, but I couldn't wait to see it. Just being the new movie from Christopher Nolan was enough to get me excited. He didn't let me down with his previous 5 films (Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight) and he doesn't disappoint with Inception.
The overall plot of Inception is incredibly simple, but the devil's in the details and it's the details that set Inception apart from other movies. The gist of the movie is that Leonardo DiCaprio and his crew steal ideas from people by breaking into their minds while they are dreaming. There is a lot going on here and it could easily become overwhelming, however, the world and its characters are presented with such skill that I was never truly lost, only more interested in learning more. Inception avoids the problems many other science fiction films fall victim to. It doesn't waste time on technology, side plots or other minutiae but instead keeps the story moving.
Nolan has assembled an amazing cast to fill this story and they prove to be up to the task. DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard are very strong in a pair of complicated roles that are surprisingly deep for a genre film. The remainder of the cast also features a lot of talent, especially Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Page.
If Inception succeeds at anything, it affirms Nolan's masterful ability to handle multiple parallel storylines. As with Memento and The Prestige, Nolan uses an unusual timeline that, although necessary to the plot, adds layers of complexity which in lesser hands could have been very confusing. A lot of credit goes to Nolan and the editor Lee Smith for their impeccable pacing of this movie. The way in which they orchestrate the climax of the film is amazing.
This film is quintessential Nolan. Featuring a darkly compelling story, flawed characters, fantastic visuals, incredible cast and a great atmospheric score from Hans Zimmer, Inception is a must see. 4.5/5
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