Fantastic Film, Brilliant Plot; Nolan at His Finest

Rating: 9/10 (21 July 2010)

Inception is an incredibly intelligent film with an intriguing and detailed plot. To say the least, this film is not meant to be watched passively; it is meant to be experienced in full form with complete attention. The idea behind the story is original to say the least, and engaging if understood.
There has been some criticism for the lack of character development that evolves throughout Inception, but the focus of this movie was much more on the ideas of inception than anything else. Although a bit confusing and controversial in terms of plot progression, this was the intention of Christopher Nolan. The story was meant to be interpreted in infinitely many ways, which is part of its charm; what would a good intellectual film be if it didn't make you think about it afterwords?
Overall, Inception was executed perfectly for what it was meant to be, a clever idea transformed into an exhaustive creation, with a few minor plot holes in the making. Before you sit down to watch Inception, make sure you are awake, alert, and comfortable, because it is quite a ride.