After a somewhat confusing (but necessary) first hour, the movie reveals itself to be a masterpiece. It is definitely one of my all-time favorite movies.

I'm surprised there are so many negative comments, I guess this is a love it or hate it film. Personally I absolutely loved it, and so did everyone I've talked to about it. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Christopher Nolan delivers once again as he did with Memento and the Dark Knight.

From some of the negative comments it seems that a lot of people didn't like this movie because they found it confusing. I would therefore offer the advice that if you have trouble following clever and original movie narratives and like to stick to the same old generic storylines we're used to seeing over and over, then don't see this movie. For me, as a Christopher Nolan fan, it lived up to all my expectation and did not disappoint. 10 out of 10!… Expand

Inception is a masterpiece. After one viewing I can't wait smack down another 10 bucks to unlock some of the deeper narrative themes. That said after seeing it once Leo deserves an Oscar nod as does Christopher Nolan for directing, Wally Pfister for the cinematography, Han's Zimmer for the haunting musical score, and hopefully in choreography if alone for Joseph Gordon Levitt�39;s awe inspiring weightless scenes. Go see it, and while your at it go see it again, cherish the experience because movies like this come along every couple of decades. Brilliant.… Expand

The most entertaining movie I've seen in a long, long time. You walk away and you feel smarter, thinking about things you don't normally think about...taking those thoughts even deeper.

I'm an avid review reader, I can be pumped as all get out for a movie to come out, but it's reviews are bad, typically i won't go see it in theaters. I was delighted to see the early reviews for this movie roll in, perfect score after perfect score... my anticipation grew into something nearly uncontainable. Now I've seen it. And boy am I glad I did. I've seen about 10 movies in theaters this year so far... and this movie is, without doubt, the best (live action) movie I've seen in 2010. Some of the sequences were absolutely mind blowing, while others were so obvious, I was jealous that I didn't think of this movie first. Take the matrix, but instead of jacking into computers, jack into other peoples minds... simply(that's the key word) genius. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, the acting was great all around, the action was awesome, though not entirely original, and while the movie doesn't exactly keep you guessing, it does keep you on your toes. I don't know what movie some of these people here saw, but this was a highly entertaining movie. I would happily pay to see it again, and I would recommend it to anyone. Content notes: For a PG-13 movie, pretty tame on the language end of things... a few G-d's, but no F-bombs. And on the violence side of things, violent, but very little blood, and zero gore.… Expand

This is one of the best movies in recent time.Hats off to Mr. Nolan and Caprio.

Best movie this year so far. Definitely a thinking person's movie.

WOW! I've seen thousands upon thousands of movies in my life and no other has ever giving me that since of OMG WTF just happened? Your mind will start spinning. See it with a group of friends and just see what conversations come up in the car ride home. Besides being thoughtful it was also just great fun to watch it unfold. The action was top notch. The emotion was engaging. I could go into details on what I specifically liked or took from it but each viewer will take something different and that's what I feel is the point as well as the greatest accomplishment of this movie and should be something film makers strive to do. Well Nolen hit a grand slam with this one.… Expand

A wonderful fantasy blend of sci-fi and espionage. This movie will take your mind to amazing places and leave all sorts of ideas stuck in your mind.

Another Christopher Nolan masterpiece that is by far the best film of the year.

This is tha movie of the year man worthwhile and better than all summer releases.

This is precisely why I hate the Village Voice reviews. They come across as pretentious nonsense, purely devised to go against the popular opinion. I can picture the editorial staff at VV conspiring against all the 'buzz' purely so that their negative review can stand out from the rest. Ridiculous.

If someone gave this film a bad review, it's because they have no brain to actually understand the story. People are always whining and complaining on how confusing Inception was. Well obviously those people didn't even watch the movie because if people actually paid attention, they'd actually understand what is going on. Second of all, if this movie isn't up for any Academy Awards then I'll be pissed. The Dark Knight wasn't up for anything 2 years ago, and Chris Nolan was ticked off. Although, the reason why he didn't make another Batman movie was because he wanted that academy award that he should've got 2 years ago. Nolan wanted to go even deeper, so the Academy would actually for once give him credit for something that no one has ever done. This movie is as good as the Dark Knight, but goes even deeper within the realm of mind. The Academy better be right this year because I'm not watching some crappy britain movie that no one even knows that somehow is better than Inception. This movie is the best movie of the year, and if it isn't then what is?… Expand

Best movie I've seen in a while. It really reminded me of the Matrix AND of how bad this summer's movies have been.

Like other Nolan movies, you are distracted from the film's narrative holes by his style and flair. But I still had a hard time getting past the film's central conceit of induced dreaming. And people don't dream as soon as they fall asleep. And aren't there easier, less cool ways to steal corporate secrets? And how did Cobb first discover then market his abilities? To me, this movie still does not supersede the Matrix, as I would have expected and which I thought we'd be capable of doing by this point in time.… Expand

This is Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. I did not expect him to outdo TDK so soon in terms of greatness but he has. The fact that he wrote the script himself and hardly used the greenscreen CGI effect through fighting scenes in the film blows my mind. This is the best movie I have ever seen

Reminds me why I love the movies.

Incredible film, yet again dicaprio has produced an excellent performance and Nolan another original, genius masterpiece with stunning graphics and a storyline like no other. Full of action, emotion, depth and a concept that is extremely clever. This I think is the film of the year and will be eagerly waiting for it's blu ray release so I can watch it again. Absolutely incredible.

Superb and amazing. I can only assume any bad reviews are written by people who didn't understand it.

I would have given it a 10 after the first time I saw it. Now, after the 2nd time, I'd go at least 12 or 13. I liked it much better the second time. The first time, I was enthralled by the visuals and the basic guts of the story. This time I was able to focus on the intricacies of the story development, and that was just so incredible.

Nothing short than amazing. Great story, fine acting, and the second-half of the film had me on my toes the entire time. I don't know who these people are that are bogging it down as "too confusing" or "emotionally lacking." This film touched me on many levels: visually, mentally and emotionally. I saw the midnight show and can't wait to see it again.

Overcomplicated chaos.

Superb movie! Amazing visuals and some nice concepts..if not overly original. i started to flag half way through due to the high pace from start to finish..which is tough for 2 1/2 hours!:) I don't think it was confusing and wasn't let down by it not being better than other Sci Fi movies out there.(i wouldn't watch it again....unlike the matrix which always leaves the hairs on the back of my neck standing in the last quarter of an hour of the movie) If you take it for what it is... it's a good watch!… Expand

PHENOMENAL! That is all i have to say about this incredible movie, this interesting movie about how dreams work with your brain and the sub-conscious part of your mind really makes you say "Oh wow!" This movie had great action, especially in the dream state from level 1, 2, 3, and even level 4! This movie is by far the best of the summer!

This is really an amazaing movie, a little bit complicated but SO good!!

It wasnt that great.. i have no idea what is wrong with everyone.. its a very good movie... but far from great, something is missing.

Upon a 2nd viewing, I officially declare this movie a Masterpiece.

Definitely the best movie of 2010 so far. Everything about this was great,the acting,story,effects,everything was great. Good job Nolan. Keep up the good work.

Simply amazing. No other words could describe this mind-blowing masterpiece.

In my Top 10 of worst movies and most overhyped of all time. It is so scary how the critcs and the viewers think this is a good, smart movie when it is boring, long, confusing. I don't know what other movies you have all seen, but you must not have seen many good movies in your time. Music was horrible, way too much dialogue, too much exposition. Lots of crying going on but I wasn�39;t emotionally attached to any characters. Action, which was very little, was too confusing. You don't know who is who or doing what. Joseph Gordon Levitt was wasted in this and Ellen Page miscast.… Expand

Fantastic movie - I absolutely loved it. You have to go into it understanding that this is a mythology that is going to have occasional holes. If you can put those aside and just get into the plot, you'll have a great time trying to process what's going on and enjoying the characters. Had too many gun-fights for my taste (especially since they weren't all that cool and seemed out of place), but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Christopher Nolan is quickly establishing himself as one of my favorite writer/directors, and the actors turned in some great performances. Highly recommended!… Expand

The special effects are the best part of this movie. The movie is basically taking naps with other people and joining their dream. that's goofy.

One of the best movies I have ever seen. To all of the people out there who say that it was boring, I feel bad for you because there was not one part where it got boring for me. I was focused the whole time. Also, it seems as if people who got too confused didn't like it either. The story was amazing and I was just in absolute awe the whole time I was watching it. It's also funny how everyone who didn't like it complains that the special effects were generic. What do you guys expect? The special effects were perfectly fine. I didn't think it was possible to not like this movie, I guess I was wrong. Seriously, I highly recommend this movie. Do NOT listen to the people who gave it a score of 1, they don't know what they are talking about.… Expand

Awesome!! Its very confusing though!! I'll have to see it multiple times to understand it.

Totally mind blowing! fabulous! Hard to follow for the first 10 minutes but once you got with the flow and feel of movie it was excellent! Every character was intertesting with Dom being the most complex. It was one of those film were you really make up your own ending. I felt at the end the viewr still did not know if Dom was dreaming or not?? Would the totem full or not?? I feel sorry for the ones that walked out half way through I think perhaps they could or wouldn't understand the concept of the film. Its maybe not a film for peope with closed/narrow minds. I simply cannot stop thinking about it. The detail Nolan went into for this film its easy to see why he was 10 years writing the script then a further 9 gaining experiance for a movie of this magnitude. Defo should get an OSCAR for BEST FILM. WONDERFUL… Expand

Where are the ratings of 10 coming from? Special effects were awsome. The plot was absurd and boring at times. It's no Matrix more along the lines of Total Recall. Leonardo DeCaprio's tortured soul characters are getting old. I must have dreamed this was going to be a better movie. Apparently a lot of the reviewers are still dreaming as well.

I didn't like it. First and foremost the audio was horrible! I went and talked to the manager of the theater and he said that they were getting a lot of complaints and said that they just got a new sound system last month. One of the few movies that had me knodding off to sleep. If you asked me what this movie was about, I honestly could not tell you. I think I understood one sentence that was coming out of Ken Wanntanaba's mouth. I would not recommend this movie.… Expand

Easily the best movie I've ever seen in theaters. There were multiple moments where I needed to pick my jaw off the floor from being in such amazement. Amazing story, amazing acting, amazing effects. This movie actually deserves a 10 because I can't find anything to complain about. Leaving the theater I could not be happier, even after hearing all the hype this movie got.

Mind blowing & classic

Excellent movie.

Outstanding. It is one of the best films that I have seen in my lifetime. It is original, creative, and intriguing.

Best. Movie. Of. 2010. It's not as mindbendingly hard to comprehend as some of the movies out there (take, Pi, for instance), but it's good... damn good. I saw it with 5 friends and as soon as we left the theater the first thing we talked about was when we were going to see it again. Can't wait!!!

Inception is a thrill worth taking, no matter what preview or trailer you see of the movie it will not prepare you or justify what is to come. From start to finish the movie is just so ORIGINAL so IMAGINATIVE so much DIFFERENT than any other movie you have seen before, and the way the movie was shot just made the movie even better. You probably can not find a movie with better special effects in it they are just phenomenal as well as the actors and actresses. It is just such a FANTASTIC MOVIE THAT NO ONE SHOULD PASS UP THE OPPURTUNITY TO SEE. GO SEE THIS MOVIE NOW AND WHEN YOUR DONE GO SEE IT AGAIN.… Expand

Contrary to Lisa M's opinion, this is an original idea. The films she listed generally explore virtual realities or alternate realities, not dreams. This is the first movie I've seen that explores the dream state and how to manipulate people using their dreams. The plot was interesting and the acting was solid. CGI was quite good but used more to support the plot than wow the audience. A haunting soundtrack helped to set the perfect mood. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the ending generated lots of discussion among patrons as they left the theatre. Definitely the best I've seen this summer.… Expand

By far one of the most thought provoking films and entertaining in the past few decades. It makes me wonder how Nolan even started writing it. It's so layered and deep that it makes my brain fold.

Very disappointing film. I was actually looking forward to this a few days before it came out. The movie doesn't totally suck because of the plot but because the plot is taken so seriously like it may be actually possible or something. Action scenes were boring. Dreams aren't important and neither is this movie.

This movie is crap and too absent of logic too make sense. I could go into why but I don't want to spoil it. I feel like I need to go watch Predators again just to clear my palet.

This movie is an extremely well thought out and timed flick. I have noticed some comments stating that "if this film made you think then you have not thought much", but Inception has some of the best acting and writing in it. Highly recommended.

Excellent film by a great director. I'm looking forward to seeing this one again.

I went in to Inception expecting my mind to be blown. It took a while for everything to sink in, but the next morning, my mind was considerably blown. I've never seen a movie that I want so badly to see again and again. It is so smart, challenging, visually stunning, and perfectly made. As for anyone that says the movie lacks an emotional core, I personally feel that this movie is all centered on emotion - this movie is not about the dream heist, its about the main character letting go of his self-guilt and being with his children again. The ending is so beautiful because it could mean so many things, I don't think Nolan was simply trying to be shocking or to push our buttons with the surprise ending. This movie has not left my mind one minute, as I simply cannot stop thinking about it. It is the best movie of the year and, I promise I don't say this for every movie I see, the best movie I have ever seen.… Expand

Epic.

BRILLIANT!

Best movie of the year by far.. The negative reviews are just an example of how you can never please everyone. Some people just won't get it. I pity them.

Computer Graphics gone ape. To use the terminology of the movie, the plot content of this film is but a "projection".

Definitely one of the best films of 2010, it's also a worthy entry from Nolan following his highly successful TDK, combining swift-paced action with a fantastical imagination and surprising intelligence. It has its flaws, but the good parts all overwhelm them.

Very original and provocative. A near masterpiece on so many levels. This movie had me laughing and crying, but most importantly thinking while on the edge of my seat. A superb blend of drama and action within a well written, believable story. Best movie I've seen in years.

Terrible. The best part about this movie was when the lights came up and I walked out of the theater.

Loved it! Very rarely can a movie be so engrossing that I let my guard down against the twist ending i saw coming.

Superb movie. Will ruin all other movies for me for some time. Anything less than a 10 for this movie is nonsense or an attempt at sabotage...or maybe just stupidity.

I thought this was a great movie that truly tried to be original, but because of all the praise it's getting from the audience and the fact that it's #3 right now on the IMDB Top 250, I feel I have to point to its flaws. None of which are really with the plot, as Nolan has spent 8 years ironing it out, but with dialogue, the fact that the movie is CONSTANTLY explaining things (whether its plot or backstory), and the idea that everyone remembers everything about a dream when they wake up and that when we decide something in a dream, somehow we're sure to carry that decision onto the real world. Also, the acting wasn't impressive, I mean they were all good but Ellen Page is just as good in the commercials as she is here. DiCaprio doesn't add anything, and the same can be said for Cotillard. They're both great, but nothing special. The same with the direction. There wasn't a single time I was impressed with Nolan's direction; too many quick cuts constantly telling the audience what to look at. The visuals were stunning at times, but only because of the CGI, not because of the camerawork. Lastly, I thought the pacing was a little off. For example, there's an important moment when the team gets their mark into a room with one of their own (an important moment in terms of the entire film), but then Nolan brings us back to DiCaprio and Page to talk about his backstory. Which he narrates for us the whole time. Again, using dialogue to explain instead of using action to show. Overall though this was a great movie because of the ideas used here and the fact that even though the acting and direction didn't add much it was still solid. Which is what this movie is, nothing more and nothing less, solid.… Expand

It was an absolutely stunning film. From the music, to the special effects, to the engrossing story, to everything else, this is amazing. I went into this movie with a few speculations, and it blew my mind. It's the best movie of the year, by far. I can honestly say that it is the best movie I've seen in the last five years.

The concept itself is really complex and imaginative. On top of that, to visualize it and transpose it to film successfully, as Nolan has, is an impressive achievement. Well done. This film was epic, and I'm still feeling the shockwaves of its impact.

Truly a sci-fi masterpiece. I am not even a big fan of sci-fi, but this movie totally grabbed my attention from the opening scene and just wouldn't let go until long after the movie ended. I've seen it twice and i can say that it is not enough. I need to see it again. If a movie makes you think that much it definitely has strong qualities. The cast is excellent, and all on top of their game. Chris nolan always keeps you on the edge of the seat whether its with the dialogue, action, or a combination of the two. add hans zimmer to the mix and you get the first classic of 2010. this movie deserves plenty of oscar nods. i think Leo will finally get that oscar he's deserved for so long.… Expand

This is probably the best film I have seen. You need to concentrate to keep up but it's worth it. It's exactly how film making should be.

Great movie.

This movie has almost literally changed my life. It seems to be almost a repeat of what The Matrix did to me. It makes you think so much about what goes on it drives you crazy it makes you want to watch it over and over again. There is just so much thought put into this movie and it works out so well, that even with four different stories going on simultaneously that it still doesn't get confusing because Nolan's genius shines through and it all works brilliantly. Definitely my new favorite movie and absolutely Nolan's masterpiece. Must see for everyone.… Expand

A modern classic and an epic tour de force.

Good just not brilliant. Maybe I've watched too much science fiction to be overawed with the concept. The plot seems quite simple in my ways but it's just repeated within its unnecessarily convoluted structure.

Great movie. The now classic ending is up for interpretation so I've begun aggregating theories about the ending of Inception at http://InceptionEnding.com

This movie is brilliant , this is the best 2010 summer movie out now. Christopher nolan has made an absolutely perfect movie from start to finish , i highly recommend you see this movie.

With the advent of the Internet, the moviegoer has the option of going on-line for a plot synopsis, prior to seeing a movie; an option that was unavailable in 1984 when "Dune" patrons were instead handed pamphlets by theater employees to help orientate the uninitiated masses not familiar with the Frank Herbert serial of sci-fi novels. Since most modern-day trailers lay out entire narratives in five minute encapsulations, anyway, and often for movies with stories so intellectually undemanding a small child could follow, it's ironic that the preview for "Inception" would be the one coming attractions spot which contains no spoilers or overt exposition, because arguably, the moviegoer may need a signpost or two. Unlike the dream logic that David Lynch employs, in particular, "Lost Highway" and "Mulholland Drive", films with multiple interpretations, this Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle probably has just one. The inherent confusion that distinguishes Lynch's best work is enjoyable because his narratives are coherently incoherent, while being lost in "Inception" can be a frustrating experience since this wildly ambitious, but deeply flawed would-be masterpiece is the very opposite; it's incoherently coherent. If the filmmaker updated the studio's hard copy gambit of yesteryear by instructing moviegoers to a website before viewing this somewhat derirative(David Cronenberg's "Existenz", Michael Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", heck, even Joseph Rubin's "Dreamscape"), but admirable follow-up to "The Dark Knight", then Ellen Page, who is stuck with the chore of playing the film's tour guide, would be free to develop a personality. At one point, Adriane asks, "Wait a minute; whose subconscious are we supposed to enter?" She practically breaks the fourth wall. It's a good question, because we're not sure either.… Expand

Completely original. Great acting. Everything you'd expect from an amazing movie. When I first saw this movie, I was confused and I just wanted to see it again. After watching it three times, I consider my mind to be blown away. There has not been a moment where I have not thought about the movie.

Inception is a brilliant movie that defines the dream state. The thrill I got when I watched the movie is enough to bring me back at least once more!

Absolutely stunning in every way. It actually made me think about what was going on while the movie was happening but it all sunk in before the next part started. Anybody who complains that "this movie is too complicated" are a little slow-witted if you ask me.

An original multi-layered fantasy with some of the best acting to come out of a mainstream Hollywood movie in years. Nolan has yet to make a bad (or even mediocre) film.

More than a cinematic Orgasm, Inception is a multiple-cinematic-Orgasm!!!

Not a 10 because nothing's perfect, but this was seriously close. Unbelievably deep and intelligent story, and relentlessly gripping. Best film of 2010 so far.

Awesome, well written movie! and of course there's some fuck whos gona talk shit about it. not everyone has to like it but still some hater comments are just stupid.

Note: I think the review by JESSE B shows he is in fact a CRANIALPHILE and Director NOLAN should worry about this STALKER who wnats to get it on with his BULB! Now the movie; Great layers of story--- that will make the ADD cell/texting generation squirm and others feel so challenged to keep up, that they will finally quit and hurl insults at the filmaker for not just Entertaining them like the Big Dumb TV does at home! (they have been taught by our cultire to hate anything that makes them think too much, thats why only 15% of us show up to vote). My man beef is it never says how they get into peoples dreams, and new comers (like Ellen Paige's character are not blow away when told about it). - Also they dreams are not very "dreamlike" very mundane, and no really cool dream powers are used. great emotional story and many layers - just not Fantastic dreamlike stuff.… Expand

"Inception" is absolutely astonishing! It's "Mission: Impossible" with a screenplay by Franz Kafka and Carl Jung. Those with room temperature I.Q.s should probably avoid it and wait for the next Roland Emmerich movie for their action fix.

This is a great movie by a great director. Nolan has made a movie that has a chance of getting movie of the year. Some people have gave this movie a bad review for saying things like " Oh we have seen this before and its just the matrix. Guess what Nolan has said that he wanted to make a mix of the matrix and dark city and that is what this is and people who have said we have seen this before well we have there have seen movies that deal with reality so whats your point. that does not made this a bad movie you morons you people just didn't understand!… Expand

A mind blowing drama. Christopher Nolan has done it again.

Great movie. I highly recommend it.

Possibly one of the most tedious movies I've ever seen. I looked forwards to seeing it, but after 20 minutes I wanted to leave, and I kept asking myself that every 10 minutes after that. Scores of giant plot-holes and lapses of logic; practically every other minute I saw something that didn't make sense. The entire premise doesn't make sense, because dreams aren't like reality: that's what makes them fascinating. But in Nolan's world, dreams look everyday, except for huge gigantic events that happen that get to be rendered in CGI. There wasn't much thought about this world he created, except how to make it bigger, flashier, and noisier. Think about real dreams - they're eerie and strange, and illogically logical. Bunuel captured them well; so also did The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This was a boring world without any kind of sublety. The soundtrack was probably the worse I've every heard - a loud uberWagnerian rant that squelched any sense of real drama. The actors were fine, but since the script was full of idiotic lines, they couldn't win. And the ending was completely obvious - no surprises there.… Expand

Best movie of the year so far, love love loved it!

Truly astonishing This is not your average film. It delivers something original, thrilling and immersive. The ending is pretty amazing aswell. Be Warned This is a very mature and complicated film, I would not bring someone that is under the age of 14 unless they were clever.

One of the absolute worst movies I have EVER seen. Ive never been tempted to walk out of a movie before until seeing this pile of trash. Bad acting, lack of humanity and a convoluted plot not worth caring about. Simply awful movie.

Beautiful movie. Left to be interpreted by the viewer, like any true art. Full of heart...obsession, love, death.

The best movie I've seen in a long time. Absolutely epic. I just saw it about 3 hours ago and I'm still reeling. It's a fully realized film, with amazing acting, filmography, special effects, but most of all, plot. It's not only an action film, but a psychological thriller, science fiction epic, and emotionally wrenching drama. Easily the best film I've seen in years.

Easily one of the best movies ever made. But I will say you will either love it and think that it is a original idea for a movie or you will hate it.

This movie is definitely not for everyone. It has a nice balance that I find very hard to find in movies anymore. There is enough depth to keep me thinking, enough action to satisfy my testosterone needs, and a majority of the film is set in the very beautiful setting of the mind. All of these things build up the climax to a peak that honestly left me breathless. See it twice.

Words can't describe how much I love this movie. I knew I would enjoy it, but to have it rank among my all time favorite movies is a testament to its greatness. Truly, a work of art, and one all should take time out of their schedule to see.

I was afraid that the commercial success of the "Dark Night" C. Nolan will fall (like other promising directors) into the blockbuster with lots of stars with big budget with a useless story, just to make the Studio happy to gross money on his fame alone. None of that. I believe he has delivered one of the best movie in the last ten years. I can understand some critics that say he could have gone further into the "delirium" of the story; or others who believe he went too far to be watchable. But if you keep an open mind, appreciate the actors play (All the cast is really good), and give credit to Nolan's details of the script, you will enjoy that movie a lot.… Expand

Fantastic!

Long, boring, and pretentious. It's sound and fury, signifying nothing.

Probably closer to a 9.5. Really great movie. Top notch acting, enthralling story, and an open ending that leaves the viewer quite unsure of what they just watched.

I absolutely can not stop thinking about this movie. Just as there is multiple layers in the dreams there is multiple meanings that can be taken from it. Really makes you think... amazing stuff.