Very nearly outstanding

Rating: 8/10 (31 December 2013)

This film is so original and it's refreshing to have a blockbuster away from the normal trend. Brilliantly acted by an excellent cast and nicely shot, it still lacks a touch more dark mystery which I personally was looking forward to, still, breathtaking film. I think that Tom Hardy finally stood up to be counted in this film and we're much better off for it now. DiCaprio comes across as natural and so at home at the head of an ensemble cast with other talent such as Joseph Gordon-Levitt showing his outstanding talent which I feel propelled him into mainstream stardom and roles in The Dark Knight Rises and leading Looper and his own film Don Jon. I give it 8/10 but it is a very high '8' and I feel that Nolan is on the brink of churning out many outstanding quality films