dreams within dreams... exciting tour the force of ideas and visuals

Rating: Null/10 (27 February 2011)

Having followed the films of Director Christopher Nolan from his low budget beginning with such films as Following and Memento he quickly established himself as a director with vision and a writer with flair. Inception is no exception in fact it seems as though the previous films in his catalogue have been a stepping stone to getting to this point, honing a visual style that has become synonymous with class.
Inceptions true genius lies in the fact that a very complex storyline involving multiple dreams within dreams is handled with so much ease and simplicity. This type of storytelling can only be accomplished by those who are master fabricators of Illusion.
While the movie itself is not without flaws it is however provocative and powerful enough to hold your attention. The one chink in the armour I feel is the casting of Ellen Page who seems slightly below par here in places as the other actors performances surrounding her are effortless hers seems a little forced as though she is "trying" to keep up with them.
The snow capped portion of the dream within dream is at times cut a little oddly as we are abruptly brought back to the sleeping occupants in the van falling into the icy water below. Overall these are minor blemishes on what is a modern day classic.
Hans Zimmers score is at times beautiful, haunting and exciting in equal measures. Technically brilliant and accomplished this movie is sure to be remembered for years to come.