"Inception" is quite simply Nolan's magnum opus!

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2010)

Christopher Nolan returns to the genre that brought him critical acclaim with the release of his new film "Inception". This time, delving through the subconscious and tapping into our dreams. Nolan's earlier films have been about the complexity of the human nature and how every one of us sometimes confuses fantasy over reality. No other filmmaker knows the subject well and presents it in moving pictures with such depth and artistry as much as he does.
All the actors involved were excellent with the exception of Ellen Page who looked too young to play Ariadne, a university student with an unusual talent in creating and solving puzzles/mazes. Don't get me wrong, I've seen "Juno" twice and she did a great job playing the pregnant teenager. I think she just wasn't suited for the role. I've read an article that Nolan's first choice to play the part was Evan Rachel Wood, but she turned it down. (Must be busy frolicking in the cemetery with her anti-Christ boyfriend or should I say fiancé, Marilyn Manson!) She could have nailed that role easily with her acting prowess. Leonardo DiCaprio was Nolan's only choice to play the role of Cobb, a person who specializes in extracting ideas by invading your subconscious which could yield massive fortunes when used intelligently. DiCaprio played his part well, as always but I have to say that Joseph Gordon-Levitt who played "Arthur" whose job is to research the team's target, steals every scene they share together. His acting was quite remarkable and worthy to be lauded. I'm not sure if Nolan was convinced to offer the part to him after watching his brilliant performance in "The Lookout". He definitely made the right decision in casting him.
"Inception" is the kind of film that will keep you thinking even after leaving the movie theater. It's a fast paced, edge-of-your-seat and well-crafted thriller that doesn't disappoint. A mind blowing, grandiose but cleverly original piece of art that actually delivers more than the hype! Most people would say that Christopher Nolan created a masterpiece with his box-office hit "The Dark Knight". In my opinion, people back then were just curious about Heath Ledger's characterization of the Joker and have to pay homage to his last full-length film. No doubt, it was the best movie of 2008 and could have easily won Best Picture in the Academy Awards if it wasn't too mainstream. I guess you can't measure the quality of a film based on how much money it made in the box office and what kind of reception it had from critics and moviegoers. Inception is Christopher Nolan's magnum opus, serving as both its writer and director. I don't usually give out spoilers and don't consider myself an expert in writing a movie review. I'm just a film buff that loves to share stories with people who have excellent taste in films. To conclude this brief article, let me recommend to anyone reading this that "Inception" is an enjoyable film to watch not because of its flamboyant special effects and great performances but also because of its subject matter. The overall plot may seem confusing and complex but it only adds to its uniqueness. It's one of those films that you have to watch twice or even a dozen times to get that "Eureka!" experience.