I don’t think any film released during this 2010 Summer Movie Season was shrouded in as much mystery prior to release as Christopher Nolan’s Inception. Nolan has been quickly establishing himself as one of the top directors in Hollywood, and with his previous films garnering enormous critical and financial success (Batman Begins, The Prestige, and The Dark Knight…just to name a few), he has more than proven to studios that he can draw a crowd. Yet, in the weeks leading up to its release, there was still a great deal of confusion concerning what Inception would actually be about; when it was finally revealed that the plot would involve dream manipulation, rumors swirled that Inception would be the most revolutionary film to hit Hollywood since 1999’s The Matrix. With Christopher Nolan guiding an all-star cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, and the immensely positive early reviews, I knew that Inception could not be missed.
After seeing Inception, I honestly do not have one negative thing to say about the film…it is by far the best and most awe-inspiring movie that I have seen in years. I had to see Inception twice before I could even begin to write a review. Be warned, the plot is immensely complex and thoroughly confusing, but it is confusing in the best way, because you find yourself only further motivated to try and understand what is happening on-screen, and by the closing credits you feel like you have a pretty good grasp on the reality of the film. The plot combines elements from the spy, heist, and alternate reality genres, but the end result is a staggeringly unique and thrilling experience that will motivate you to see the film again the second it is over. The cast is thoroughly pleasing, but the main draw (aside from the plot) involves the jaw-dropping special effects and surprisingly elegant direction and cinematography. Not only is Inception the best movie of the summer, it is by far the best movie of the year…plain and simple, do not hesitate to go and see Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece, Inception.
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Overall Recommendation: Very High
