Inception: One of the greatest thrillers of all time?

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2010)

I walked into the movie theater where they were screening Inception, not knowing a thing! The only trailer I had seen then was the teaser (where they don't give out any details on the plot or etc.) . All I knew was that , visually, it looks mesmerizing. The reason why I didn't watch any of the trailers or read the synopsis is because lately I've been going into movies without knowing a thing, hence as it unfolds , I would enjoy it even more. As I watched Inception unfold in front of me, I forgot everything around me, and slowly began to realize what a genius Nolan truly is.
The beauty about Inception is how the story slowly reveals itself. Nolan never gives everything away instantly. So, I'm gonna be quick and brief in order not to ruin your experience: In the future world (where there are no big pointless gadgets, but slick and cool architecture), we have a technology that allows us access into one's dreams. It is usually used in order to extract ideas from ones brains. Cobb (Dicaprio) is a man who gets one last chance to return home when he is asked to implant an idea (into who's mind and etc , I'll leave that to you to find out.) by assembling a team and dive into that person's dreams.
However, the story is much more complicated than that. This film has big brains; and you need to focus thoroughly in order to keep up with what's going on. However, My God what a movie! When I first got what the film really is about (since , I repeat, I didn't know a thing) I almost jumped out of my seat and began cheering...almost. It keeps on unfolding and Inception is like an onion; there are layers after layers. It keeps you wondering and leaves the answers to you.
Dicaprio gives one hell of a performance!! This is probably his best! He is having one hell of a year, and by God if he doesn't get an Oscar nom...His expressions are priceless! His eyes express everything so easily!Cotillard is creepy as hell (not going to ruin it, unless you already know) and also worthy of a nom. Ellen Page and the rest of the cast excel! Joseph Gorden Levitt gets to be part of the craziest action scene ever! (The one with the spinning hallway...oh, and as he flew through the corridors and etc.)
Nolan is a genius. It is said that this took him 10 years to write! We are surrounded with remakes, sequels, book and TV-shows adaptations, and the films based on nothing are 3D crap. However, without the help of 3d, he created an amazing story and a visually immersing experience! The folding of Paris, the paradox staircases (only to name a few) are proof of his creativity. In addition, this is one hell of psychological thriller. It's in depth study of Cobb's mind...and ours!He keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting to know what's gonna happen next...Brilliant!
The visuals are stunning, and so is Zimmer's score. Wally Pfister's work here is outstanding! He better get a nom, at least. The Art Dirction is what caught me the most as a matter of fact! The sleek cool style is tempting!
I made a list of the best films of the last decade, and I believe this beats all of them! Intelligent, thrilling...I might even go ahead and say that this is one of the greatest thrillers ever made! (And not getting it isn't an acceptable reason for not liking it.) Bring on the Oscars!! Now, there's a debate as to how the film ends, and , point is, we'll never really know. I'm gonna stick to the ending that makes this film even more intriguing...Definitely worth multiple viewings! This film, not only does it dwell into Cobb's mind, it's one of those rare psychological thrillers where Nolan toys with you! The entire time Cobb (and you) is lost as to what is real and what is a dream. In the end, you realize that it's you who is stuck in that conundrum...