Inception
Tue, July 13, 2010 
Words truly can’t describe what I’ve just seen. I don’t throw this term around lightly, but this was a complete masterpiece. From start to finish I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next moment to pass in this film, but dreading the end. It was such an emotional ride, one I wasn't at all expecting. The visuals we were treated to in the trailers were merely the icing on the cake in the grand scale of what Inception really is.
I was originally worried I'd go in with my expectations raised so high it couldn't compare. This wasn't at all the case. As high of hopes as I had for this going in, nothing could top the feeling I felt after walking out of the theatre. Christopher Nolan in my eyes deserves a spot next to Scorsese as one of this generation’s greatest director’s.
The plot from what everyone knows is a crime which takes place from within someone’s mind. Which to a certain extent is entirely true, but what the trailers don’t reveal, and without spoiling anything is this is about far more than the mind blowing visual and stunning action sequences. This is an amazing story more so than an action filled adrenaline pumped flick. What’s amazing about inception is it touches on so many different genres yet the plot once it comes full circle is actually quite simple. The character development and the way the scenes were shot and brought together are astounding.
It’s very easy to get caught up in the many layers of this film. About half way in I was almost concerned that it had even gone over my own head. But by the end of the film once everything has come full circle you feel a sense of closure, but you could still very easily debate the outcome.
The character development was far beyond anything I expected going into this. The plot works around Leonardo DiCaprio’s Character Cobb and his team, but even more so around him and his personal journey. You’re taken so far into Cobb’s mind and subconscious that you feel like you know him personally. You become extremely emotionally invested in him. You understand his motives, and the way he thinks, why he does things the way he does. Inception is almost entirely about one man’s redemption, but you find yourself questioning that very thing several times over. Nothing truly makes sense until the final credits roll, and like I said even then you could argue the outcome. Nothing is at all cliché about the way this film ends, so don’t for a second think I just ruined the film for you.
You can go out right now and watch every piece of promotional material for this, the trailers, the clips, the interview, the synopsis, and nothing not even this raving review will tell you what the central theme or tone behind the film really are, until you see it all the way through for yourself. I plan to see it again on Friday when it opens everywhere and I suggest you do the same. This is the type of film that multiple viewing will only enhance your perception of it.
I'm giving Inception an overall 10/10
I might also add that I only gave The Dark Knight 8.5. If Nolan isn't at least nominated for Best Director, Inception for Best Picture, and Leo for Best Actor at next year’s Oscars than I am officially done with them.
Reader Comments (28)
This is the review I've been waiting to read! I have to say great review Mitch. I'm glad you don't spoil anything, but you are a bastard for making the next couple days that much harder to wait until this opens ahhhhhh
Great review Mitch. It definitely gets me excited to see this film. I'm waiting patiently to see this on Friday. I think it will make for good conversation on Sunday.
Nice review Mitch. I can't believe its lived up to the high standard a lot of us were already placing it at. I was going to wait to see it on Saturday but if you suggest multiple viewings I may see it both days.
I'm so fucking happy just to know it lived up to the hype. I tend to agree with your ratings on reviews so I'll take your word on this. I was thinking about waitng to see it until I saw what other people thought, but I'm definitely going on Friday now!
I think I've read too many reviews that gave too much away already. I like that you don't get too much into what haoppens and talk more about it is. Is this something where you need to be surpised by what happens to enjoy it? I'm worried I might know too much going in now.
ncie review. I'm going to a midnight show tonight. I can't belive you only gave tdk 8.5!!!
Shit yeah! Love the review! I was gonna go tonight but its already sold out here, damn! opening day it is.. Thanks for no spoiler :)
I don't see how this could be a 10/10 if its not what they're saying it is . That makes no sense. Fuck Inception, go to the social network in October!
great job at reviewing a movie and telling us absoultely nothing about it, thanks so much! moron
I bought tickets last week for the midnight show tonight. You think it deserves all those oscar nods really? Thats incredible, wow! nice review.
coo review man! nice to see not every critic needs to spoil the show in order to get their point across
I'm so pumped for this now!
fuck yeah buddy! This sounds fucking awesome!nice review
i've heard some critics call this the best movie of the 21st century, thats nuts! This was a solid no spoiler review. And now I can't wait to see this tomorrow!!
i'm kinda dissapointed to hear its not an actual action flick wtf. So is it a fuckin love story then? I hope not!
this review is total BS thanks for nothing asshole
how is it BS? Would you rather have the move ruined for you or know its amazing and this is why, I prefer the latter, asshole.
decent review, a little more about the actual movie would have been nice though.
I don't understand some of these comments. Why would he give away what happens in the review? Shouldn't you people be happy to know its great, and you you're not being spoiled by reading this?
Solid review Mitch. I saw it yesterday as well. I have to agree with you entirely.
I don't think a review has to have spoils to get the point across but I do somewhat agree with some comments. I on the other hand personally liked the review, I wanted to know does it live up to they hype and is it that amazing, with out being spoiled at all.
THX
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best movie all year!!!
What she said^^^!!! Holy fucking wow! I did not see that coming...
SPOILER>>
he did inception on his wife, that was crazy, the emotional conection to the plot blew me away!
SPOILER^^
I'm absolutely shocked at how off guard I was caught by this. The spoiler Batmanfan talks about, I didn't see that coming. I was expecting an action packed thriller, not this. WOW! An amazing film, this was brilliant!
Awesome review Mitch. I saw it last night - amazing! Need to go back and see it again.