Nolan's best film

Rating: 8/10 (7 March 2015)

Christopher Nolan is currently one of the most-hyped directors around: I don't quite follow as bland characterisation and formulaic tension seem to be consistent hallmarks of his films, as well as a lack of an identifiable artistic vision, but perhaps this is what translates best to a mainstream worldwide audience.
His work is certainly 'good', vastly superior to the blockbusting likes of Michael Bay, so maybe I should cut him some slack.
Inception is a fantastic movie experience: original special effects & set-pieces are what it's all about here. There's at least two "WOW" moments (the first time the streets 'flip', and the action around the slow-mo car crash). The story itself is forgettable, along with the afore-mentioned characterisation issues (Levitt is decent, tho'), but the ideas are interesting and these are translated well by the production.
The experience doesn't stay with you once the film is over...there's not much interest in a repeat viewing either. But it deserves its 8/10 for being entertaining (and for Di Caprio being watchable for a change).