Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard
‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’
Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of Christopher Nolan. Ranging from great films like “Memento” to masterpieces like “The Dark Knight”, Christopher Nolan is one of my favourite directors of the past decade. His movies are often characterized by non-linear stories, themes of guilt and explosive practical effects. Whenever you watch a Nolan movie, you know you are in for an event.
“Inception” is one of Nolan’s greatest films. I remember how I had extremely high expectations for this film after I saw the trailer (the year before). Leonardo DiCaprio was underrated at the time and Christopher Nolan was man full of smart turns and mind-blowing scripts. The film (itself) had a brilliant plot, which was very intriguing for me.
After I saw the film, I realized how right I actually was! “Inception” was the rare film of the year that exceeds as a blockbuster, as well as a great film. Not many films can accomplish just ‘that’, and that’s what makes “Inception” worth your time and money.
The performances are brilliant, but who really exceeds this time is DiCaprio. He portrayed his conflicted character towards ultra perfection and emotional consensus. He is perfect as Cobb. It’s a role that allowed the actor to showcase his strengths at playing guilt-ridden characters. The rest of the cast was phenomenal too: Caine, Page, Hardy, Levitt, Cotillard, Watanabe, and Murphy pull of a perfect, yet mesmerizing job.
The script is absolutely sensational. Mind-blowing and truly original are the words that describe it. Nolan expertly uses non-linear storytelling to capture the sensations of dreaming. It’s the most original screenplay ever written for any movie.
Overall, “Inception” is probably the best film of the decade, certainly the best of its genre (sci-fi). Christopher Nolan created a complex, yet mesmerizing world of his own. Everyone will simply praise this film, and it won’t be forgotten for sure. Go see “Inception” now, and you surely won’t be disappointed. It’s one of those films that rewards multiple viewings enhancing the viewer’s understanding.
Simply put, “Inception” is a dream come true. At a time when Hollywood seems to be running out of ideas, it’s reassuring to be reminded that original entertainment like “Inception” is still getting made.
5/5 stars
The Film Buff 
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