Overall Impression of Inception

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2010)

I am not able to go into full detail on a review for Inception as it is 1:30am but after seeing it I HAD to log in to mention a couple of things that made this one of the best movies I have ever seen. Originality. Something that is lacking far too much in Hollywood. Between sequels and re-makes I cannot remember the last truly "original" screenplay I have witnessed...maybe Memento! Cerebral. I hate to sound snobbish and I do love mindless fun films as well, yet it was so great to watch a movie that really made you think, and think deeply. The Ending. What really happened there? Who Cares?! It is up to the individual or group of friends to discuss. I love that. It really doesn't have a concrete answer. Good. The visuals. Not so much for the city scenes you see in the previews but little things, such as a fight scene with a hallway flipping around or a brief staircase paradox. I actually enjoyed them more than anything from the Matrix. Maybe it was that they were more subtle. The overall complexity was refreshing where too many movies come out that spoon feed the audience. I have read many reviews tonight and I am thoroughly enjoying reading everyone's take on the ending or the movie as a whole. Most people are writing short novels with their own take on it. How many movies have done that lately? I have to admit my favorite part was in the parking lot after hearing the poor girl to her boyfriend conversation "I don't understand it" "Yeah, I didn't think you would" ouch