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.

Excellent movie. Chris Nolan at his best. I was in need of a good mindf**k.

To be honest, I've been on metacritic for many years, looking to this site as a sort for reviews. To decide the films I choose to watch, I use a combination of what the critics say plus the user reviews. In all my time here, i've NEVER felt obliged to sign up to leave a review. This movie was pure fantastic in film form. It's a bit of a mind-bender, as it deals with consciousness and reality on multiple levels, through the state of dreaming, but if you go in with an open mind and pay attention, you'll love the entire experience, from start to finish. I do highly suggest seeing it in IMAX, it makes the experience everso that much better. Happy viewing all!… Expand

Christopher Nolan, has probably incepted my mind cause this movie is all i can think about

I could sit here all night telling you why this movie is probably the best movie I have ever seen, but that would be unnecessary. Simply put, go see this movie!

The film was flat out amazing. The story was engaging, the characters riveting and the concept was intriguing.

Movies can be educational, moving, or simply an escape. This is the latter, and time flies as you watch it - not unlike in a good dream. Forget the actors, ignore the script, and divorce reality. Immerse yourself in it and enjoy what a good movie can do...

Look at those contrarian hater critics at the bottom. Get real. This is the best movie to come out of the Hollywood crap factory in a long, long time. Brilliant.

The exponentially smart and puzzling "Inception" did a number on my brain. It's hard to describe a movie like this, you just have to see it for yourself!

I am what you'd call a movie buff, and this is the best movie I've ever seen. I can't recommend or elaborate any more, go see it, seriously. It doesn't deserve the 1-10 scale so instead of looking at the number of my rating just know you need to go see this movie.

Absolutely incredible! There has never been a movie completely like it and neither will there be again. Why do we dream? I think that is what Nolan is really exploring here. Any critic who doesn't like this movie should be sentenced to having to watch Grown Ups in their dreams for the rest of their existence. ;)

A mindf**k. A meditation on the nature of reality vs. perception. One thing's for certain. It's a movie that each person will take something different away with them from.

This movie is proof that christopher nolan is on his way to joining the pantheon of masterful directors. this is the most complicated movie I have ever seen, while at the same time being completely original, and very entertaining. In this day and age, that is something truly incredible. I'm not sure yet if this is his best movie (a few more viewings will decide that), I didn't find it as fun as the Dark Knight or Memento, however, there is something remarkable about this movie that I cant quite put my finger on that really resonates with me. I cant give it a high enough recommendation. The one thing is it wont insult your intelligence, but it may make the mistake of assuming your a rocket scientist. And for you rocket scientists out there, fasten your seat belts, its going to be one hell of a ride.… Expand

Think chess not checkers and you will enjoy it

INCEPTION: Nolan has re-ivented the art of film making. The BEST film I have seen in 15 YEARS!!!

Wow. A masterpiece! how could some people dislike this?? it guess its like blade runner or 2001, which some people disliked. but wow, this was the best movie of the year, if not the decade.

The mindblower of all films.

Saw it at midnight. Can't wait to see it again. Remarkable, novel, exciting masterpiece that is not to be missed. It's more of a heist film than a character driven piece, but as heist films go it's as intellectually awesome as it can possibly be.

An incredible movie in the best tradition of Hollywood. This movie demonstrates the great success that filmmakers can have when they dare to step outside the established ideas and ancient rehashed storylines and create something totally new and awesome. Yes, Inception takes from the best movies of recent history, but does so in an artful and thoughtful way. Nolan is building, not copying. The critics can say whatever gives them their jollies, but I loves the effects, I loved the storyline, I loved the characters and emotion, and I loved the ending. Hollywood, take note: This is how movies are made.… Expand

One of the best movie i've ever seen

The best movie i have ever seen since the dark knight. nolan is no doubt the next stanley kubrick.

Wow! this movie was unlike everything i have ever seen. now i know how people felt when they first saw 2001 or blade runner.

THis movie is flawless. It is original and gripping. If you don't like this movie it means you got confused watching it, which is really sad because I feel like Christopher Nolan handed us a road map and gave us "YOU ARE HERE" updates every 5 minutes.

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.

What makes Inception so special is that it's not your typical straight forward summer blockbuster. Nolan gives you bits and pieces of information, and as the movie plays out the viewer begins to put the pieces together and the picture gradually becomes clearer. Chris Nolan doesn't dumb down the movie for the audience like most Hollywood movies do these days, he expects us to keep up with him. And when we do, the reward is extremely gratifying. And the visuals were amazing.… Expand

This movie has Stunning Visuals, a stirring storyline and a Captivating Narration. What more?

One of the best films I've seen in a long time. This is a film that doesn't really go away from you when you're done watching it, and makes you think deeply. Certainly a film that should be seen multiple times to fully understand and love it even more.

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 the supporting cast made this movie so incredibly emotional and likable in so many ways, that this movie made me wish that fantasy dream science was possible. Well done.… Expand

Visually stunning, psychologically moving.

Amazing movie! This movie blew my mind. Its been a long time before Ive been in a theatere that stood up and clapped at the end of a movie. This movie was incredible in every way. Might be my new favorite movie of all time.

The more it sinks in, the more I admire Inception. One of the most original movies I have ever seen and complex on so many levels (the art of movie-making, questions of reality, existentialism, etc). Or perhaps this idea was just implanted in my head over night while I was asleep..

Inception is Nolan's latest perfection. It's twists and turns will have you slamming in to the back of your seat in amazement.

Easily the most original of the year. Cinematically structured in a way I've never experienced before such as the use of nested narrative loops, the stretching and compression of time, the linking together of disparate spaces and yet surprisingly all of this reinforces a compelling and engaging story.

Great movie the way the actors carry themselves was spot on. It surprisingly was very witty with Joseph's character. Great special effects definitely waiting to buy the film.

One hell of a thrilling ride into the human subconscious.

A classic in the making... This is a film that will go down as one of the greatest films ever! I am not going to waste my time trying to explain the film to you guys as it is a film you just need to see! 10 Stars and one of the greatest films ever!

I think, like lost, people expect answers and dismiss anything else. Nolan provides a wonderful world that leaves you understanding to effect your enjoyment; although, simply enjoying it as a science fiction thriller/heist movie is sure to have your heart pounding. Watch this film, and decipher the ending as an interesting exercise rather than something to get worked up about. 10 thumbs up. And a half.… Expand

This movie baffled the mind and was created with perfection. I left the theater with a sense of awe and impossibility. Christopher Nolan has created the ultimate mind boggler of the century.

This entire film creeps and stalks on all fours. I've never been a full theater (at midnight no less) where you could literally feel that everyone was fully engaged in the tension. This film could've been a travesty, but it was brilliantly executed and acted. It asks a lot of its audience, but the ride is totally worth the mental bench press.

Inception is visually amazing and the cast is superb to say the least. The story is also extremely fascinating and is very memorable. Another must-see movie from the wonderful director Cristopher Nolan!

Pure enjoyment from start to finish. An awe inspiring movie.

Wow. I have never had a moviegoing experience like this. all i can say is that i was amazing. revolutionary. I cant imagine why this is getting bad reviews! Maybe people are too lazy too follow, or just being contrarians. Put pay attention, and you will be rewarded immensely. A masterpiece. I would even say this is one of the best films of all time. I plan to see it many more times!

Absolutely amazing, definitely one the best and most interesting movies I have ever seen.

Wonderfull! One of the greatest films ever!

Amazing ride from start to finish. Totally imaginative. There is nothing wrong with this movie, don't believe those critics!

The best cinema-going experience I've had in a long time. Multi-faceted genre with a great musical score, excellent acting, titillating action sequences, original concept and seamless storytelling. For it's complexity and the multitude of linear parallel story aches but with different parameterizations with respect to time, it was pleasantly easy to follow along for the average movie-goer, which I believe is testament to the great foundational strength of it's logic, directing, and execution. This movie had a lot of interesting themes to ponder over too, but more than anything, what amazed me was how in the process of watching it you find yourself in wonderment at the elegance and how it brings it all together seamlessly (if you look for the loose thread, you'll be looking for awhile, as if you were trying to find the 2nd side to a loop of paper twisted and fused at the ends). Whereas other movies will intentionally over-complicate a movie and cut-it up and mix it up to create abstraction, Inception has the complexity, but in a almost natural order, or mathematically, like a function f(a(b(c(d(e(x))))).… Expand

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 read the reviews after I saw the movie, mainly so I wouldn't be swayed a certain way. What I realized is the "critics" who rated this movie poorly most likely couldn't keep up with the movie. I'm assuming ignorance prevented them from enjoying this GREAT mind bending movie.

This video is amazing out of pure originality, one of the best movies I have ever watched

This is by far my favorite movie of 2010 so far. Toy Story may have a much better emotional story, but this movie truly delivers on so many more levels than just emotion. When I saw the first trailer for this movie, I knew that there was going to be a surreal element to it, but I was not prepared for exactly how complex and alien this movie would become. This movie shares many ideas used by other Sci-Fi, Heist, and movies of Nolan's past. It has the noirish feel of Memento, the look of The Dark Knight, a few moments that seem like they were ripped out of The Matrix, among many more. Even though it may sound like it borrows from so many, for me to say that would be a false statement. It refines each element and has a unique twist as to how they occur and how they are played out. The special effects do falter a bit in the beginning, but from there on out it is a truly beautiful display of the technology that Nolan' studio decided to use. The story starts out with a Mr. Cobb. He specializes in a certain type of theft. The theft of information. They way he does so is completely original, so I shall not spoil the how the technique is used. After the first job in his movie, he is asked to do the exact opposite of extraction, the thought of theft. This job is called inception which is the planting of a thought. As simple as this may sound, it is one of the most complex acts ever played out. I can tell no more, as it would ruin the true "wow" effect of this movie. Long story short, watch this movie now.… Expand

An expertly crafted film from top to bottom, it's near perfection and there's hardly ever a dull moment.

Really, really amazing. I sort of a mix between Memento and Brazil; totally worth it. An amazing, amazing movie.

Best film I've seen in the past few years, let alone this year. Absolutely excellent work.

This movie, the script, acting and direction were all amazing. I hadn't been this intrigued by a movie since Mr. Brooks with Kevin Costner. wardrobe and set design were tailored to a t. I have ro go see it again to make sure I didn't miss anything. Overall, great movie.

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

An original movie! What a concept! Thank you, Mr. Nolan!

Fascinating and very, very different from anything I've ever seen.

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

This was an excellent movie, a rare movie with a great intelligent plot. It was original and probably one of the best movies ive seen in a long time. Is anybody else sick of seeing crappy review after crappy review of good movies lately? The only reason these people have given bad reviews is because they couldnt understand it, which I get, but that doesnt mean it was a bad movie just because YOU didnt get it. If you did understand it, you most likely would have enjoyed this movie.… Expand

This movie was amazing and as for the first tom M. up there who gave this a zero... batman has no jurisdiction. he will find you and make you squeal. just kiddin but your opinion is terrible. you dont like a movie because you arent smart enough to understand it? Go watch "Wolverine" and dont bother with any of Chris Nolan's films any more.

Man there are a lot of simpletons on here that seem to want to bash the movie only because it is a bit too complex for their liking. The movie was absolutely brilliant! The storyline was so intricate and well-woven only made better by the great cast that portrayed it. I saw it last night and I am still thinking about it. Sure there were a lot of gunfights and explosions and such, but the difference here was that I actually CARED about the people in the fights, and they were effectively used to tell the story. Don't let these haters sway you from seeing this movie, it's probably the smartest bit of entertainment that will be pumped out of hollywood in quite some time.… 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

Has a smart and original script that keeps you guessing about at least one of the many subplots. The cast and acting was great. It was all around a good movie. You wont understand this until you have seen the movie but, inception planted the idea of doubt in my head as to what the outcome of the movie really was. This movie has a rating of 11 in my books.

THE movie to see of the summer and by far the best (non-pixar) movie so far this summer. The characters are likable and the writing goes above and beyond.

Riveting. Enthralling. Deep. Worthwhile. The mental attention you put into this film pays dividends as the work progresses.

Most original and mind blowing movie I've seen since the original Matrix. Seriously. Amazing.

A mind-bending roller coaster of a movie. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Cast was inspired, ensemble acting.

Fantastic movie. No, it isn't a truly original concept, but nothing is. I don't see how anyone could think this was boring, as there was action throughout most of the movie and the stakes were higher than death. So glad Hollywood made a movie that's not a sequel. You have to be paying attention and thinking about what's going on at all levels of the dreams to really understand what's going on, which might put off some people, but it really enhances the film. I love non-linear storytelling, though, so I might be biased. Great acting as well. Glad to see Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (aka chick from Juno and dude from (500) Days of Summer/Third Rock from the Sun) do some action roles to show they have chops outside pseudo-indie hipster movies. Worth seeing again.… Expand

Destined to be my favorite movie of all time. Stretches the mind as far as it can go and will leave you thinking for a long time. It also has an uncanny ability to weed out the idiots amongst our society. The critics who gave it 70% or less and the viewers who rated it 6 or below...all I have to say is survival of the fittest, you lose. Keep up please

This is an outstanding movie. There isn't much quite like it you, me, or anyone else have ever seen. It is not for your average moviegoer, it doesn't have a dumbed down plot like some consider Avatar of doing and that is perhaps the greatest asset of the film aside from its originality. You WILL be sorry for missing it because after multiple viewings this film has filled the only spot in my mind that says: Masterpiece.… Expand

Like in Prestige and Memento, Nolan builds scenarios in his movies that rattle the mind, and cause the viewer to question everything they've seen. This is a fantastic movie, and it saddens me that people who can't comprehend the complexities of this movie have marred the user score and metascore with their negative ratings.

Pure genius. Christopher Nolan has invented a wholly original and thoughtful film that takes you in to the hear of dreams. The visual effects, sound editing, and sound mixing are spectacular. If you pay attention throughout the entire film, you will not find it too confusing at all.

Inception was an EPIC movie all the way though it! i was on the edge of my seat! this i most definitely the years best movie yet!

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.

Simply amazing.

This movie was great and had a complex plot. Special effects were a nice bonus. If you thought the plot was convoluted or boring... it's because you have the intelligence of a 10 yr old or don't have the attention span to read a book.

Original! Finally a movie that isn't an adaptation of a novel, sequel, or a remake! Excellent acting, amazing storytelling, and awesome visual effects. A movie that deserves Best Picture.

Leagues beyond what anyone else in Hollywood is able to even dream of, much less create, Christopher Nolan is quite simply the Leonardo Da Vinci of film, and Inception his Mona Lisa.

This is old fashioned epic movie-making masquerading as a summer blockbuster. The kind of film they don't, but should, make anymore. I fail to see where anyone could find this film confusing or hard to follow. All you need is something called an attention span. It should be a prerequisite for critics to have a certain I.Q. before they are allowed to review films. Best film of the year thus far. Highly recommended.… 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!

Oscar buzz here we come.

Inception was so awesome,with lots of dreams, awesome setting,cool visual effects,great characters,and mindless fun to watch that sucks into your mind!

It's an original concept. Directors, like Quentin Tarantino, Brad Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson and Christpher Nolan should be commended, because they've been able to entertain us with complex and thought-provoking material.

This movie was incredible. Best movie I've seen in years. Better than the Matrix. Chris Nolan really pulled off an unbelievable piece of directing and the story is absolutely amazing. Don't miss it!

So Avatar and Toy Story got Higher Reviews. Clearly there are people in this world who don't appreciate great casting, acting, story, action and suspense. And would Ratherhave Movies like avatar and Toy story 3 that are not bad. But lack most of the above. Ps. not to sound cliche, but this was the first movie i was actually on the Edge of my Seat (along with everyone else in the Cinema).

Firstly let me say that the pro critics shown on this page that rated Inception low, very low, must have only watched the completely silent, totally uninformative trailer (the original short). Either they didn't watch it or they are genuinely not smart enough to break the relatively steep learning curve of the movie quickly enough to enjoy it. And the learning curve is indeed steep. The movie progresses quickly and if you aren't quite able to work out the concepts that are "between the lines" you might end up leaving thinking what David Edelstein wrote in his review: "Inception manages to be clunky and confusing on four separate levels of reality." What he writes here is only half true. The movie is a bit confusing and leaves a lot of the thought work to the audience. It is NOT however "clunky"; the concepts are provided very elegantly and with great depth from the start. Here is what I feel is one of the dumbest of the reviews of this movie, it is by Nick Pinkerton of the Village Voice. He says: "It's obvious that Nolan either can't articulate or doesn't believe in a distinction between living feelings and dreams" I was honestly totally blown away by the sheer idiocy this comment. Why? Inception spends the entire movie explaining EXACTLY this. The idea that (quoting Pinkerton again) the "distinction between living feelings and dreams" can become forever blurred is probably the single most critical concept of Inception. It provides the foundation for the antagonist and the dramatic aspects, the consequences of failure and death in this otherwise safe dreamworld. Remove this foundation and the movie becomes nothing more simple and dull action movie. It is blatantly obvious that Nick Pinkerton either didn't even watch Inception in whole or it simply was far above his ability to think critically; flying over his head with such speed there must be a burn mark. Moving on from the critics, the movie is quite good. It is smart and thought provoking, the kind of movie that keeps you excitedly discussing it with your friends on the ride home. It is an action movie that is spared from the current tediousness of action movies by the critical dramatic tenants of love, loss (and the ability to cope with it) and the sense of terrible consequences of failure, keeping you sitting upright and empathetic to the characters for the whole movie. That is really saying something considering that the movie is rather long at 2 hours and 30 minutes. This sort of length has ruined some movies by keeping you so long it becomes impossible to keep interest, ruining the whole experience. This is NOT the case with Inception. When the movie ended I was hugely surprised that so much time had passed. Inception keeps you fully engaged the entire movie and even after two and a half hours you'll find yourself wishing there was more. With the above in mind remember to hit the bathroom before the movie because there is simply no moment of the movie that is good to leave during, every moment is important and great. Go see it, I promise you'll like it.… Expand

I have been waiting to see this movie since I first read about it, and was reading reviews all week getting excited, but seeing it STILL blew me away. It was brilliant. This is not just a great movie but a masterpiece. Unique, complex, full of great action, and enjoyable characters. This is Christopher Nolan's crowning achievement (so far), and a movie masterpiece.

This movie was absolutely fantastic. Breath-taking and just awesome.

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.

This movie blew me away. Absolutely captivating from start to finish and relentlessly involving. It does not take a genius IQ to keep up with the plot but this movie does require an investment of the viewer's attention. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is not your average brainless "shoot 'em up," and that is why I loved "Inception." This year's grandest mind-f***, and an absolute classic.… Expand

Not quite perfect, but a *lot* of fun to watch with a mind bending plot that leaves all other summer block busters in the dust.

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

The production value alone makes it worth seeing, but the complexity of the story makes it worth seeing twice. Possibly the best movie to come out so far this year. The only reason someone could hate it is if they didn't follow it... which it's really not that hard to.

Completely original and amazing.