Inception - Movie Review

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2020)

The last time I watched Inception was nine years ago, and I didn't really like it. I thought it was way too confusing for my teenage brain, and that made it very boring to watch. Perhaps I should have watched it again before now though, because I have spent almost a decade being looked at in awe when I have told people that I don't like Inception. However, as of today, I am happy to say that I like the film quite a lot.
I don't think it's a masterpiece like some other people do, and there are still quite a few of Christopher Nolan's films that I would watch instead of this one, but it was thoroughly entertaining and I enjoyed all the storylines. It was fun to try and work out exactly what was happening, because it wasn't always clear.
All of the cast members are great in the film, but some of the highlights are Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page, and Cillian Murphy. The dynamic between all of them was fun to watch, and most of their characters were fleshed out nicely. This is especially the case for DiCaprio's character, and I was deeply moved by learning about how his past was influencing his motivations in the present. The action is mesmerising, and the whole third act is completely bonkers in all the right ways.
Unfortunately, I still find the story quite convoluted in parts, and a few decisions didn't make much sense to me. I have a feeling my score could increase on another rewatch, but I can't get it any higher just yet because of this one significant negative.
However, considering that I didn't like this film up until a few hours ago, I will consider this rewatch a massive win.
SCORE: 80%