Very intelligent and perfectly directed

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2010)

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This is one of my favorite movies.
Well what can I say about it ... It's fresh, original and highly intelligent. Christopher Nolan (who has not made any bad movie so far) also wrote the screenplay for this with his brother Jonathan and the way he directed it and put the scenes together is what makes this film work so well... There are some people reviewing this film as "manipulation of the audience" and that the style of storytelling is all just a gimmick ... That's simply not true! It is NOT just a gimmick! The way it is directed is not to confuse us (though it obviously does) but it just makes really! much! sense! concerning the plot and the main characters situation. In this way we really getting into the same trouble that Guy Pearce is going through. This will also be the reason for everyone to watch this movie at least twice. It will blow you away the first time, will reveal itself at a second viewing (well most of it) and will still be enjoyable for another run. I have to underline again I've probably never seen a movie as clever and intriguing as this one.
Besides that we have great performances by all actors especially Guy Pearce who is really likable throughout with a slightly dry humour ...
And the best thing is that the movie - once you got the mind challenge done and puzzled most of it together - still leaves room for interpretation! It's a real pleasure to discuss this movie.
It's NOT a movie for popcorn or a Friday night with lots of friends and alcohol :) ...
It's a movie for smart people that you must pay highest attention to cause if you miss anything you'll be completely lost!
So go rent it right now and have fun!
10/10