Movie Review: Inception

So I mentioned that I was dying to see Inception. So did it deliver? Oh yes, it did.



Here's part of the summary, taken from IMDB: "Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one."



Cobb enters people's minds through their dreams This is how he steals information, and this is how he will plant an idea. And it's all quite complicated, as you learn while watching the movie. There's also much more to this movie, so many layers, that go beyond the summary I quoted. The storyline is a fascinating one. The writing is brilliant. The acting is perfect. The sound effects and music aren't distracting in the least. The movie makes you think, but at the end you don't feel confused. The nature of the movie is very psychological, and just like Nolan's other films, it is a picture of human nature. It resounds in your soul. It makes you wonder. At least it did for me, and both critics and the audience seem to agree. It's hard to say too much more about the movie without giving too much away. Just go see it for yourself. It's worth spending the extra money to see it in theaters rather than waiting. It's definitely an A+ in my book.