This is one of my favorite movies from the past few years and I watch a LOT of movies. This film is not only exciting, it is a thinker. Great special fx and sound design too. A really fun ride from start to finish!

I love smart, thought-provoking films. With this you also get visually stunning scenes. Chris Nolan never disappoints. I think this is the first oscar worthy film I have seen this year.

Stunning film, absolutely amazing.

Lisa M., while I agree this movie wasn't nearly as complicated as people (most people today don't think period look at the music industry) make it out to be and it did have it's cheese to it, you have to kidding me if you think there have been serious movies within the past say 10 years that exceed this one. You said the movie didn't require much though then you went on to name a mainstream series like the Matrix in your list of "thoughtful" movies... get out of here the matrix was another action movie with a lot of special effects and besides being original the plotline etc was rudimentary at best... The thirteenth floor? Don't even get me started.… Expand

I honestly can't even begin to fathom how this "film" is getting the positive reviews that it seems to be getting. With such a rich set of tools to work with, a film in which literally ANYTHING can happen since it is set in a dream, you'd figure Nolan could have came up with something better than some folding streets and 3 or 4 9boring) storylines,

This movie was just talky, boring nonsense that made me want to gouge out my eyeballs. While everyone around me seemed (or pretended) to understand the plot of this piece of crap, I sat there trying like hell to understand just what the f*** was going on. Also, who are these people...?? What "agency" do they work for...? And, the plot line between Cobb and his wife: also utterly contrived CRAP. I had no preconceived notions, but a lot of optimism about this movie. I feel very let down.… Expand

Nolan delivered with The Dark Knight what was the defining Action - hero movie and probably my personal favorite of all time. I have to say Inception not only topped The Dark Knight in plot, acting, and script, it also has action that stands on the same level and mind boggling scenes of wonder. The scale is huge and causes you to think for hours after seeing. Nolan truly surprised me and this movie should hopefully, finally earn him an Oscar. Also, acting by Di Capprio was brilliant and the score by the always great Hanz Zimmer was outstanding.… Expand

It looked interesting, but the tight camera shots and rapid scene changes incorporating a lot of physical motion, and some of the effects, like bending half of the city of Paris skyward, literally made me feel dizzy and I had to leave the theater early.

The first 45 minutes of the movie I had NO idea what was going on, made more bizarre by flash forwards and back in time. Be prepared to have to really think to follow this bizarre plot. Fairly long movie as well. Worth seeing on the big screen though.

It was alright. I was kinda confused by what was going on.

I liked this movie when it was called Paprika.

This movie is no MATRIX!! I was hoping for so much more, but in the end it is really about DeCaprio and his relationship with his wife (big yawn). I didn't find myself really caring about any of the characters or the lame premise (corporate greed) that lead them on their merry chase. Call me BORED.

This movie was probably the most entertaining film I've ever been to. I was literally hanging on the edge of my seat the entire time...sweating so much that I practically had to take a shower afterwards. Any critic/user who calls this boring has got to be out of their minds. Top 5 movie of all time for me...I really hope it gets some serious consideration from the academy.

Finally! A film that delivers in plot, performances and visual pop!

Rex Reed is the worst movie critic in the history of shit. And everyone poops. sO it's been a very long time.

I dreamed i went into a movie theater and watched 2 1/2 hours of incomprehensible pointless nonsense and then i woke up and reallized i wasn't dreaming.

Excellent. This was the first movie in a long time that I walked out of the theater completely satisfied. Despite what Lisa M. wrote, this movie felt refreshing, and original. Great movie, I think only the most snobbish film critics would have an issue with it. Everyone else will love the ride in this masterpiece.

You have to see this movie multiple times......and it just keeps getting better and better every time.

It's like a dream - hard to explain.

Very disappointing film. I was actually looking forward to this the week before it came out. The movie doesn't totally suck because of the plot but because the plot is taken so seriously like its actually possible. Dreams don't matter much in real life so this movie shouldn't matter that much either. The way nolan films is just annoying and he never slows down which makes the action seem less important.… Expand

This movie was really disappointing to me. Nolan, director of Batman Begins, Dark Knight, Memento, and The Prestige (all of which are incredible movies) really fell short here. This is nothing to say of the potential, I will credit him for his ambition with this movie, but it just did not deliver. The whole idea of using dreams seems weird here, because these aren't dreams that anyone can have, but very stratified and well-defined dreams. You, for instance, cannot do impossible feats in a dream, though sometimes we can do them in our real dreams. In Nolan's dreamscape you also remember everything that happened in a dream when you wake up, which rarely happens in real life. Nolan allowed impossible architecture, which is weird given the lack of impossible feats, but uses it in a grand total of one scene of the action. Huge disappointment. There is also little mention or description of how this dream-sharing mechanism works. How the hell do Leo and Ellen get in OTHER people's dreams by simply sedating them? The dialogue for all of Nolan's other movies was written by his brother, and it really shows. Nolan hurriedly tries to stuff a paragraph worth of dialogue into a sentence or two and it ends up sounding unnatural. This is particularly blatant in the case of Ellen Paige's character, Ariodne. The whole point of her job is to design difficult mazes. This task would presumably require an uncommonly sharp intellect. However, Ariodne's character was either written or (more likely) portrayed like an art history major. When someone says "smart" the first thing that pops into your head is probably a mathematician or physicist, NOT an art history major. Not saying art majors are stupid, but they're not exactly known for their intellect. Overusing unnatural vocabulary and mannerisms show Paige's obvious discomfort and conscious attempt to sound smarter than she really is. This is painful and just plain embarrassing to watch. Overall this movie is just untapped potential. It could have been so much more, but fell short. I think that a sequel could iron out all these issues and provide a compelling narrative set in this world, but this is a poor offerring.… Expand

Usually movies don't make me think, but this being the most original film in a summer full of sequels, remakes and blockbusters, Christopher "The Dark Knight" Nolan is at the helm of film making. Nolan certainly deserves Oscar attention very soon.

This movie is a true brain teaser. a great movie for the non ADD fakers. if you can't comprehend it then let it be, but stop bashing it. i would love to see the kind of crap, those who are bashing it, can come up with. if you have made a movie that has captivated an audience and actually made it memorable fine!! if not the keep you mouth shut and keep on stepping.

Amazing!

Just observe the grammer used by all the people hating this movie, read how most of them don't know what's going on because they are too retarded to actually think in a movie. Don't listen too these idiots, this movie is a marvel to watch. A little slow in the middle imo, so I will have to give it a 9. Other than that, perfection.

A movie that stays with you when you leave the theatre, a smart creative movie. A+ from beginning to end,. Effects are amazing ans seamless. they do not take you out of the movie. only enhance the experience.

This is the best movie this year period!! From the concept, to the acting, sound/visual efx, production are all top notch. Christopher Nolan deserves an award and even a Nobel prize for this . To all those saying the movie was incomprehensible, crap e.t.c.. please go and watch so dumb ass movie because it's pretty obvious YOUR brains cant muster enough power to know what went on in the movie.… Expand

Inception has to be one of the most hyped films of this year. I do not blame it (have you SEEN the rubbish that

This is a thinking persons movie. It's complex, it will blow your mind, and make you question what is real.

As far as I'm concerned this movie easily sits in the top ten movies of ALL TIME. Put frankly this has dine so many original things that it is now worthy of that title.

Alot of people who dont love it are probably to stupid to be able to actually think about what this movie is doing, it all makes sense, but you have to see it multiple times to fully understand what nolan is thinking, and once you decide to stop hating on nerds and games, and geek culture, then you might stop being so biased as to give it a fair reveiw score, critics.

Film Perfection.

This movie was a true masterpiece. Well acted and well written and directed. Should set a standard for future Hollywood movie installments.

Brilliant, masterful tedium. Never before has so much genuine talent and expertise been applied to the film making process with such dull and dismal results. Inception should get an award just for that. Someone please take away the big hollywood money Mr. Nolan has to work with. The more money he gets, the worse his movies are.

One of the most amazing movies I have ever watched. Christopher Nolan is the director of our generation and further proves it with this masterpiece. Some critics say that this movie has no heart but i strongly disagree. Heart is what drives the movie forward and adds conflict to an already strong story. The special effects are incredible and contribute to the most amazing fight scene I�39;ve ever watched, each actor is spot on, and the story is clever and keeps you thinking about it long after the credits roll. I've seen it 3 times already and do not plan on slowing down. A tip of the hat to Christopher Nolan. He has somehow trumped The Dark Knight with yet another movie that will go down in the record books for years to come.… Expand

Louis D, you are suppossed to tell us why you gave this movie a 10, not scold people who disagree with you and found this movie to be crap crap crap. Don't be so insecure.

A mind-bending thriller unlike anything you've ever seen. Inception is an intelligent, reality-altering work of genius that is meant to be seen over and over again -- preferably in theaters!

It's the best movie i've ever seen.

What a waste of time and money. I never had the suspension of disbelief required to be part of or absorbed by a movie. The whole time I thought, "what a load of crap". It makes The Matrix look simple, linear and sane by comparison. Don't waste your time and money on this movie, even on DVD. I liked the Dark Knight and enjoy Leo iin most of his movies. Big flop.

I have never seen a movie this original, the plot is so complex yet the concept is easy to understand, at first i didn't completely understand what was going on but the story unraveled itself and when i thought i finally got the film the end came in and confused the hell out of me, but the end was good because it gave a new outlook on the film which i definately think is up there with all the other excellent decaprio films. a must watch for a experience you won't forget in a hurry.… Expand

How is this not higher. This is leagues beyond Avatar's quality. So spectacular.

Compared to Avatar, this film overtops it. However, some films continously get good reviews despite the overlying errors within. If you fully understood this film, you are out of your freaking mind. Check yourself into the nearest mental hospital while you're at it. Christopher Nolan had this insane idea with, ironically, is not the most creative. No where near the Dark Knight. That movie had excellent symbolism, story, and character development. This just had an interesting concept. I guess that's just about it with this film. The beginning was confusing, but the rest of the film kinda made sense.… Expand

Going into a movie with this much hype is scary. I think that fact needs no explanation, but when a hyped up movie surpasses all the hoopla and leaves you in a complete trance, you know it's something remarkable. After The Dark Knight, I thought there was no way Nolan could do it again, but I was very wrong. This movie twists your brain, but there is never a time where I felt it was disjointed or lost its way. The whole idea behind the movie may be unrealistic, but it is so well written and played out that it feels real. Another plus is that through all the info the movie feeds at you, it still keeps some incredible action. The fight scene in the rotating hallway is brilliantly shot. The acting, directing, writing, and score are terrific. The last notes of the movie give me the shivers. This is cinema firing on all cylinders, and I'm so happy that we were given this breath of fresh air. Those who disgrace this movie need to learn to open their minds to the impossible. Inception is, in one word, phenomenal.… Expand

Here we have an original movie that's just short of amazing, it gets most everything right. I was completely immersed and interested in the story. It's refreshing to see special effects again that actually take your breath away. The very talented ensemble cast and thrilling music must be noted. In fact, the only minor problem I had was that I was often reminded of DiCaprio's last film, where he's also troubled with reality and has wife issues along with two children (which is in no way the films fault). Inception is definitely one of the best films of the year; it'll keep you thinking until the very last second. Grade: A If you enjoyed this review, please read my other short reviews at www.jasonthecritic.com - Thank you!… Expand

Avatar got a 84 and Inception hits 74?????? Something is seriously wrong with movie critics understanding of what makes an enjoyable flick. I found the movie almost scary...Nolan and the actors had me feeling as if I were about to be trapped in my own dream, not wanting them to go deep because of what might happen. Great flick!

Overall the movie was a sucess, especially given the state of Hollywood these days. It's very hard to find a movie that is as original, bold and intellectually stimulating as Inception. Yes, it did have its faults, but what movie doesn't. If you are looking for a movie that delivers action, emtion and a thought provoking plot, Inception is your ticket. Breaking down the elements: Plot - complex but traceable. You will not lose your mind, but it does make you question your own preception of the subconscious. B+ Acting/Characters - acting was ok to good, but the cast line up might have been too "Hollywood". No-name actors might have provided viewers a better chance to connect to the characters. C+ Theme - multiple, intertwinded themes that are overall good but a little convoluted. B- Setting - great CGI effects that adhere well to the plot of the story and its elements. Each new setting provided emition that was spot on to the feel of scene. A Audio - the music ran well with the plot line, but it was overall flat and not diverse enough to catch every potential out of each scene. B- Overall Grade: B+ (not averaged).… Expand

Fantastic movie. A bit confusing at first, but overall amazing.

By far the best movie I've seen in years.

An over-long mess of a film.

An absolute blast of a film. Christopher Nolan has done it again with this epic masterpiece! Metacritic, you need to put up more of the positive reviews that Rottentomatoes has. There are at least 10 tip critic reviews that you are missing out on! This movie deserves a much higher score than 74!!!

Embarrassing flick. Juvenile silliness geared to the tastes of the juvenile mind. Nolan some day may grow up, but it's doubtful. Such fluff, such gobbledy gook. In a just world, Nolan would never again be allowed to waste time, talent and money.

That was the most confusing movie ever but the best movie ever. It didnt make any sence until the end and I still cant figure out some of it. All I can say is Christopher Nolan (the writer and director) is A genius.

An amazing and significant breatthrough in the sci fi dream genre, finally capturing in a dazzling display of both visual and solid plot that illuminates the wonderful and haunting nature of dreams.

Wow. One of the most original movies I have seen in a long time. Awesome.

Wow! Nolan has made another masterpiece.

Metacritic scored this as a 74, but gave Avatar an 84. There is something clearly wrong with their system.

Inception has you leaving the theater with so many ideas and interpretations. in my opinion, if you find yourself wanting, or needing to see a movie for a second time in order to test your theories, that filmaker has done their job. Great movie, one of my all-time favorites.

Interesting science fiction movie that kind of devolves into an action movie. The movie requires a certain amount of attention and concentration, as it becomes a little convoluted. Much like Nolan's earlier work Memento, there are more than a few times when you are challenged to understand what is really happening and in which demension, and that challenge is kind of fun. There are a few wonderful visuals, most of which are early in the film, when we are being introduced to the conceptual framework of the cinematic universe, It is a entertaining, interesting movie, though it probably could have been so much more had the second half not become such a formulaic action movie.… Expand

One hell of an intellectual acid trip from start to finish. With the close-minded nature of many publications and audiences, it's no surprise they're absolutely baffled and inclined to bash it for not tailoring to them, the crowd who has been absorbing less-than-wholesome comedies and action movies for the last year (including the rather shallow, if fabulously striking, Avatar). Brains triumph over brawn when your eyes hit the screen, but the movie definitely does flex some muscle, with over-the-top, balls-to-the-walls set pieces that will leave you reeling. If you're going to watch Inception, remember to enter the theater with an open mind. Be ready to absorb a lot of plot points and track multiple parallel "realities." If you ready that other 90% of your brain for use, you will appreciate just what Nolan has achieved with this movie. First entertainment production in AGES that has blown my mind on principle instead of flash.… Expand

Fantastic. haven't seen anything matrix worthy in a while.

This is the worst movie I have ever seen. Leonardo Dicaprio is a terrible actor and in my opinion there are no redeeming qualities whatsoever. A boring mess.

Awesome!

One of the best movies I've ever seen! More like this Hollywood, please.

I think this movie was Hollywood's attempt to see just how stupid the movie-going audience is.

This movie was absolute genius. The depth of the story was amazing . I love the idea of dreams with in dreams IN dreams. After spending more time when the movie was over to think about everything that happened it only gets better. It is definitely one of the greatest movies Ive ever seen.

Another over hyped chris nolan film. it's beautifully shot & all the actors hit there marks but there's no thought provoking genius in the script. this is no 'the matrix'. more 'vanilla sky'.

Second time watching this, 1st time the only problems I had with it was the pacing towards the end and some bits I didn't understand. Now it's perfect.

This movie was impossible to follow! It was hard to tell what was real and what was dreams and who was alive and who was dead. The low point was an extended "polar scene" where everyone was dressed in heavy padded white winter wear including snow goggles and there were snow plows and skis, but nobody's breath turned white! Without a doubt, the bad guys in this movie were the worst shots in movie history! Over and over again, the white van was bombarded with tons of bullets, but only one of the passengers was hit (a flesh wound from which he recovered). The bad guys in the snow scene were even poorer shots! Very good special effects, but overall not worth the price of the ticket.… Expand

This is one if not the best movie i have ever seen. i see some people have rated it 0 because it was way too complicated in which case i have to disagree completely this is one of the beauties of the movie; that is in fact plain simple nowadays i dont know why people have to come to idea that if something is explained with complicated words or just making far too hard to understand means that is brilliant ( matrix reloaded is my best example especifically the scene with the architect the use of extended words to describe something that couldve been explained in simpler lines would have saved me 2 more trips to cinema to finally understand it not that i dont like it brilliant movie aswell) inception relies in the simplicity of feelings, a rocky relationship between a father and a son and the love between leo dicaprio to his sons and to life itself, it teaches us how positive feeling will always overcome the negatives, how people always overate feelings when in fact every important decision that will mark us forever are the decisions based in these. awesome movie… Expand

Don´t get the hoopla. The story just wasn´t that interesting. It was tedios and confusing. When they all woke up in the plane and looked around as if to say ¨Why are we here¨ I felt the same way. Can´t recommend it.

Take the 2 hours and 48 minutes that you will waste on this film and help feed the homeless. This film is another useless film that people are told they are supposed to get excited about because it's 'smart." Please, a violent bore of a film. Notice how all the people who gave it a 10 never explain why it's worthy of a ten.

Some of these naysayer reviews are ridiculous. Hello good friends, this is a work of fiction. If your mind doesn't have the capacity for imagination and creativity, this probably isn't the movie for you. The history channel would probably be a better use of your time. This movie is the best movie to hit the theaters in a LONG time. I was blown away, and half of the people I saw it with were watching it for the 2nd and 3rd time. Christopher Nolan films the movie brilliantly, and the actors in this were superb. Leo with an outstanding performance as usual. His characters make his movies so engaging. The only problem I had with one of the actors was the asian guy. I don't mean to be racist, but I couldn't understand what he was saying half the time. Maybe I'm deaf. Anyways I can't really explain how epic this movie is. It's pretty much extremely far-fetched plot wise so don't go expecting a believable movie like memento. Outstanding visuals, audio, actors, storytelling, it's all here. Go see it, you won't be disappointed (unless you're an engineering grad from an Ivy league school, I guess).… Expand

Christopher Nolan is Brilliant. Period.

Really trippy film, full of action, spectacular special effects, great storyline, great twists and a intense ending, massive build up then delivers. Over all it's different than anything else out there so if you want a change from the usual holywood blockbuster go see this it'll leave you thinking.

Firstly to Will W, it's palate and well done for misusing the word "logic". Despite it's minor lack of continuity it was a very good, well written film. Anyone who just spouts crap about minor inconsistancies without talking about the good aspects of Inception is bias, don't even give those idiots the time of day let alone your attention.

Amazing, great, and suspenseful movie that's impossible to predict what happens next, but kinda hard to follow everything that is going on.

Fantastic movie, one that you'll want to watch twice. If you're on the bubble as to whether to see it or not, *do it*, you won't regret it.

I need to watch it a third time. I still do not know who he is! (You'll know what I'm talking about when you see it. Yeah, I said when. You MUST see this unique movie.)

The clever and well-designed details of the beginning quickly fade into a bunch of chase scenes of the most militaristic sort. Sadly, there isn't enough surreality to match the premise that all of this goes on in dreaming minds. It's like a Bond movie adding in some dreamy ideas.

Highly enjoyable summer film, but ultimately not terribly imaginative or emotionally captivating to me. On the one hand, I love the "form and function" filmmaking skills of Nolan--he uses the editing of the film as much as the plot to tell the story, which is great. On the other hand, I could never really invest myself in any character, as I wasn't really given a reason to. Ultimately, I didn't care what happened to Tom Cobb, and the characters I did care more about weren't at all the focus of the narrative, although they were masqueraded to be. So, blah blah blah, it's a summer movie, I know, but I'm going to buy into that, then I will say outright that Terry Gilliam's Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was the recent film that most captivated me emotionally and imaginatively, and that Inception is a great summer blockbuster, but not worthy of the "best of the year" title.… Expand

It is excellent, at times the layers of depth can drive you insane, but that only makes you appreciate the care that went into all of the details that made Inception's story engrossing and emotional, the film is always one step ahead and all the better for it. You undoubtedly will be very confused in the beginning, but like the Matrix, there is a tutorial scene when The Architect (as she's called in the ads) joins the group of Extractors (mega-dreamers).… Expand

Okay...I get it!! This movie is the most hyped piece of celluloid since last months flavour!! But does that make it good?...No!!! I hate to break it to all u lovers of everything 'new', but this story is old hat! Through the twilight zone years, shutter island and every other 'am I dreaming' movie this has been done, its just more complex and full of its own 'amazingness'!!! Dont get me wrong, this movie was clever in its own way, it had pretty good special effects and the fact that Nolan could hold this jenga tower together is a testiment to his ability. However what didnt work for me, was it tried to be way to clever for its own good, the music was copied and pasted from shutter island etc etc, but the worst above all was that the underlying current through the entire movie...was greed!! Everything that was done, was for ones self gain, Think about it.... When the dust settles down I hope everyone realises that it was not the fact that this movie was so great and life bending, but that it was the first blockbuster in a long time that made us think...obviously some more than others...and for that Im giving it its marks!!… Expand

This movie is truly great it kept me and my friends on the edge of our seats and we couldn't and still can't keep talking about how amazing it is like what happen with toy Story 3 @Will W how could you say this movie has no logic it is a SCI-FI movie, it is not based on anything it is using imagination something you obviously lack.

Mark my words: Inception is NOT a movie for the intellectually impaired, or the creatively deficient. You may notice that the nay-sayers of this movie all fall into one of these two categories; either too dimwitted to understand the movie, or too dull (and perhaps too conceited) to appreciate such a unique film. That said, you DON'T have to see Inception multiple times if you are A) reasonably intelligent, B) ready to watch a film intently from start to finish, and C) willing to suspend disbelief for a few hours, which is pretty much a requisite for 99% of movies anyway. If you successfully complete all three tasks, you will find Inception to be intriguing, suspenseful, and unlike anything you've seen before on a movie screen. To put it in one sentence... "Inception is as simple as it is complicated."… Expand

One of the best films I've seen for ages, great plot, great script, great cast and awesome effects. Top notch stuff.

Very sad ending, very epic characters, very amazing story. This movie is a must see!

Leo DiCaprio's character is in charge, but things are not as they seem. The story is not really about what it claims to be about. *Spoiler* It's about Dicaprio's character and his feelings of guilt regarding his dead wife, whose death he caused. Wait, am I writing about Inception or Shutter Island? In all that I've read about Inception, I can't believe I haven9;t seen any one mention that similarity between the two. I think Shutter Island was the better movie, more ominous. Maybe Scorsese is still a better director than Nolan? I love Memento and think highly of the rest of Nolan's work. I wanted to love Inception, but couldn't. It didn't move me. I cry a lot at movies...a lot! But not at the end of this one. I didn't care if he ever saw his children's faces. And then there is the mystery of the spinning top...does it fall or keep spinning...is he in reality or still in dreamland? Even here Shutter Island prevails with a similar question...is he back in his delusions or is he pretending because he wants the lobotomy to end his pain? Inception was not the movie I hoped it would be, but at least it gave me a greater appreciation for Shutter Island and makes me want to see Memento again!… Expand

Let's hope Hollywood takes notice and realizes that there is more potential for success for a complicated movie done well vs. a "comfort-food" movie done poorly.

Ignore the time travel issues. The tension and drama here are great, all while keeping the bigger puzzle in the frame as well. I miss movies with this level of excitement.

Phenomenal film from top to bottom, one I'm sure will merit a perfect 10 on second viewing. Only a 9 at the moment due to the huge expectations and hype i placed on the movie which in fairness it just couldn't reach, I felt the length, and slight predictability took something away from it. But really that is not the point, this film can't be judged on the same merits as other big budget blockbusters because it is so darn original and clever. The ideas in this film would have been so extraordinary on paper and in Nolan's head but to apply them in such a stunning fashion and (more the most part just about) in a way that makes sense was at times draw dropping. The man knows how to build tension like no other major film director today,much like he did with the 'boat dilemma' in The Dark Knight he created another 'ticking clock' function which drove the film forward perfectly. The visuals in this picture are draw dropping and at no point look like a 'special effect', they are so natural in the film and make the dream sequences all the more immersive. One final note on Di Caprio, he just gets better and better and better, gives depth to the character that in turn increases the depth of the film, awesome!… Expand

My favorite movie on first viewing since The Matrix. I love the ambition and the originality. As I walked out of the movie theater the first thing than came to mind was "how the hell did he come up with that". If you haven't seen this movie you should go now.

Inception managed to shatter every expectation that I had placed upon it. It is an exciting, challenging, wholly original film that is, at this point, the year's very best.

Not only was this movie worth the 15 dollars in IMAX, but it was worth the 2 1/2 hours at midnight. Christopher Nolan found a way to make this movie both inherently believable and suspenseful. The subtle humor was extremely tasteful, and Leo's acting was impeccable. On the note of acting, Ellen Page's performance was incredible and very worthy of Best Supporting Actress. The rest of ...

Christopher Nolan has done it again. Dazzling, mindbending, and utterly exciting, "Inception" delivers in almost every conceivable way. I saw it twice during it's opening weekend, and I have every intention of seeing it again. Nolan's film blows every other Summer film out of the water. Hands down.

What is a dream? Is a dream fragmented memories from your life that appear in a disjointed sequences of events or is a dream things you have done over the course of day or things you have seen that are lumped together to create a strange and at sometimes puzzling world that springs forth from the inner most reassesses of the human mind. Some will tell you the answer to why we dream and others will say that we dream because it is how our minds are constructed to keep us active even when we sleep, (at least that is how I see it). The truth is that we as an advanced race will never truly know the reasons for dreams. The Human mind is the most complex and powerful thing we as humans posses and our ability to dream gives us something much more than just to keep our minds active it is a way for us to draw inspiration and to recover memories that we thought were long gone. Christopher Nolan(director of Memento, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight) gives us a glimpse at the power of the mind the wonders of dream and a story that is as complex as the dream world it weaves a crime that does not take place someplace a place where the mind is the scene of the crime. Over the course of 11 years, Christopher Nolan has become one of modern cinemas greatest directors delivering one amazing film after another after another after another, Nolan has achieved a certain level of success at such a young age that is only matched by one other legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Nolan's films are as complex as the next he never strays from focusing on the events of the story or the characters as they shift through theses dark and at sometimes lurid sequences of events that befall them. That is his style and that is the reasons I love his movies there is so much to them not just what is on the surfaces but what is beneath the surfaces the deep rooted anxiety of theses characters. There dark painful pasts, the non linear story telling that is almost ever present in all of his films his latest endeavor, "Inception" is no exception. "inception" is a twist a minute, mind bending brain teaser it is the rare kind of summer blockbuster that thrills you while at the same time making you think about the boundless possibilities that the dream world that our minds create. The only other movie, actually I should say movies, I have ever seen that posses such powerful questions are "The Matrix"(1999) and "Vanilla Sky"(2001) although "Vanilla Sky" is far more like "Inception than "The Matrix" they both are up there as two of the most mind bending Science Fiction films I have ever seen. Both films using the ideas of reality to further along there sometimes-confusing plot and "Inception" has one hell of a perplexing plot. This kind of movie is a thinking persons movie someone who has the attention span to keep there focus pinned on Nolan's bleak and stark vision of a dark visually stunning dream world that is amazingly not to different from our own. I know there will be people walking into this movie expecting a run of the mill action thriller that is just covered up by a premise that takes place in the dream world, they will sadly walk out upset that they did not get the mindless action that they expected or even wanted. A more perceptive experienced moviegoer will know what to expect from this twisty Nolan film and if you know that, you can never predict how it will end or what will happen then you have all they need to watch this brilliant piece of filmmaking. "Inception" took me by surprise I expected this film to be something similar to "The Matrix" and yet I got something far more complex and daring a wholly original and jarring Sci-Fi Noir that boldly puts itself out there and challenges the horrendous summer blockbusters by doing what they failed to do. Deliver a solid and thrilling piece of entertainment that surpasses anything that mainstream Hollywood has put out in the recent months. Nolan not only blows away the competition he crushes it leaving nothing but rubble of the films that should have been winner but instead were failures. "Inception" is one of the best if not the best film of the summer and one of the films of the year.… Expand

It's not as good -- or as difficult -- as many would lead you to believe. It's easily consumed entertainment (it's two and a half hour running time moves by quite quickly) that likes to think it's much smarter than it actually is. It's much better and smarter than most of your typical Hollywood fare, but it fails to live up to expectations. Its characters are flat, and its plot is derivative. It's only slightly better than average.… Expand

This film blew my mind. I went to see it with a friend and both of us were speechless, in awe at the sheer brilliance of the film for 20 minutes afterwards. If you enjoyed The Dark Knight you will love this film. In fact, you'll probably love it even if you didn't.

I found that it didn't really amaze me with its plot or character development quite as much as Nolan's other films such as The Dark Knight, but it's a fast-paced and thought provoking action movie that is sure to keep you thinking long after the end credits roll. Plus, the concept is just plain cool.