The 'Inception' of Genius!!

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2010)

Mr. Nolan has done it again...Many years ago, when he was just starting out, he came out with the wonderfully convoluted, yet completely logical masterpiece 'Memento', that had people watching runs and reruns of the movie to try and make sense of what happens...Then, many years later, the Wachowski Brothers staked their claim with the revolutionary Matrix movie series (still won't like to refer to it as a trilogy, the third installment was a disaster) which had people having to revisit the theaters, if only to figure out what 'The Matrix' really was..Now, Mr. Nolan has reclaimed his throne of mind-boggling, complex and multi- layered genius with his latest offering - Inception
A wonderfully fascinating concept that uses our most creative figments of imagination - Inception uses our dreams to weave a plot that is sure to intrigue you, at the very least. Nolan builds multiple 'levels' (quite literally) into a plot that forces you to listen and think over each and every dialogue uttered by every character to maintain pace with the drama that unfolds over 140 minutes. 'Your mind is the scene of the crime' and 'The dream is real' - the tag lines that this movie has been publicized with, are really apt for this movie and give away a lot more than one would think they do; it would be grave injustice if I were to reveal anything further of the plot.
I know this movie would be compared to the Dark Knight and some might even suggest that Nolan outdoes himself with Inception, but that would perhaps be over-stating the case. In my opinion, the movie tends to get too complicated for its own good and leaves some very pertinent questions unanswered. Some of the action too, is unwarranted and one wonders why it was really necessary to insert those set pieces, when a much different setting was a distinct and much more enticing possibility. However, my suggestion is don't compare this to anything you have seen before - because its the novelty, sheer creative imagination and complexity of the plot that are the charm of this flick
Fantastic performance by the entire cast, specially Di Capricio and Ellen Page further add to the quality of the movie but the movie really belongs to the director himself. Nolan asserts himself in all his glory, using a multi-layered, convoluted, plot to keep you interested all throughout. Imagine the kind of attention that he forces you to pay to something as insignificant as a single spinning top and you will know exactly what I mean. If all this were not enough, he ends the movie with an absolute masterstroke that practically carves his signature touch on to it.
Not at all a movie for the masses, so for those who like to watch movies with their brains left at home - steer clear of this one. On the other hand, for the enthusiasts looking for a challenge, march right away to the theater, if nothing else, only to marvel at the genius who could conceive, develop and transition to motion pictures such creative brilliance