Clever and entertaining. A refreshing change.

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2010)

Whilst some people seem intent on classing this film alongside such eternal duds as 'Street Fighter' or 'Honey I Sold the Kids' (made up) I would like to offer a different angle. Yes, Inception is sometimes overly complex, sometimes cut a little too quickly together at the start of the film for the average film-goer to follow, but surely sometimes we don't want to be treated like kids. I for one was a little lost at the beginning but held on to the faith that the film would turn the corner and drop the cerebral musings for intelligent entertainment. I was not left dangling. However, to label this film 'drivel' and Mr Nolan 'disappearing up his own a*se' is frankly an explanation in itself as to why those people didn't enjoy the film. Yes everyone is entitled to their own opinion but why to people always insist on venting their hate of a film? You didn't like it? OK, great. Go and see something else next time. But don't bother us with your 'letter to the director' moanings. The film is well shot, eye-opening (reminds me of the first time I saw The Matrix and it's fight scenes) and ultimately, no matter how confusing some of the movie might have been, leaves you with an ending that so few films these days have the nuts to try. 'Se7en' was one, a film that didn't give you a gift-wrapped conclusion. Something that makes you walk out of the cinema and still want to talk it through with someone. So, to those people who HATE this film, think Nolan has played with too many toys, I say appreciate this film for what it is; a refreshingly entertaining take on an old-ish concept. Full of visual delight and intellect yet prepared to be balls-out action too.