Shutter Island meets The Matrix

Rating: 9/10 (6 December 2010)

The title says it all, if you've seen both movies you'll have a good feeling for what to expect.
I have a tendency to pick apart unrealistic details in movies, so I kind of liked the fact that the entire premise of the movie was unrealistic with today's technology. It forces you to accept the reality that with specialized equipment and training, a person could construct an entire dream world, and bring others into that world without their knowledge. I didn't have to waste any time or effort picking apart what was plausible or implausible, I could just enjoy the movie and go along for the ride, much like the Matrix.
The ride itself is a wild one, and most of the movie is non-stop action and intrigue. The special effects are top notch of course, which is to be expected from a movie that is going to incorporate a heavy mix of CGI, blue screen, and wire work. The largely unknown cast does a worthy job, and DeCaprio does some of his finest work to date. Overall it's a fun, enjoyable movie, with a very unusual premise. Take a couple hours out from reality to watch it, you won't be disappointed!