Comments on: Dreams, the “subconscious”, and Inception

By: Lizbeth

Lizbeth — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:09:37 +0000

I disagree. At the end, with the top spinning, it left you to wonder if Cobb was really in realitly. For all we know, Mal could have been right about leaving to another reality. There is no way to really know; it’s all up to you.

By: Gurdit

Gurdit — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:07:29 +0000

What I felt very slightly disappointed in was that the entire plot was laid out in front of us, explained neatly as if with a chalk and board. When I came out of the cinema hall, I had understood everything in the movie, and the ONLY thing I was thinking about was whether or not the totem falls at the end.

I would have loved for the film to have one or more of the follwing:

1. Some emotional content — As one of your commenters said, it was not easy to identify, empathise or even sympathise with any of the characters. They all acted brilliantly, more or less, but I just couldn’t find a good enough human connection. The movie, therefore, felt quite sterile and cold. The problem, though, is that this requires a very careful balancing act. Had there been too much of an emotional angle, the movie could very well have degenerated into a Cameronesque blockbuster.

2. I would have loved to have had more to occupy my mind after the movie’s done. All good movies (and games) tend to do that…leave you with something to think about, either an emotional touch with one of the characters or a feeling of awe regarding the plot or some concept of the movie. The Matrix, for example, left me thinking about the limitless possibilties Neo has at his control, at the world of un-reality we could be living in, etc. etc. When Inception was done and dusted, it was truly done and dusted.

By: shivani

shivani — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:43:51 +0000

Anirban i got the movie to a certain extent and understood what the youngsters meant.Those levels of dreams were too chaotic but the movie is worth watching i feel for it’s cinematography and fantastic concept…subconcious…projections…planting an idea into someone’s mind.
Wow!! what an idea Nolan Jee!
Thanks for the review…would’ve delayed the watch otherwise.

By: Anirban

Anirban — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:31:03 +0000

Thanks for reading. I like Nolan’s movies, but even among them I like the two Batman movies the most. I didn’t like his remake of “Insomnia” as much as the original. On the other hand “Memento” and “The Prestige” were spell-binding.

By: Anirban

Anirban — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:29:25 +0000

Thanks for reading, Shivani. Let me know what you think of the movie.

By: Anirban

Anirban — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:28:42 +0000

Thanks, Jenee. I enjoyed the movie, but I had very high expectations. I think I can safely say that these expectations were not met. Overall, a good movie, but not a great one.

By: Anirban

Anirban — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:26:54 +0000

Thanks. Will do

By: shivani

shivani — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:27:16 +0000

Young folks here told me that they couldn’t understand the movie and so i go with all prejudices to see the movie tomorrow.Shall ask for ur help then if just like them i am also blinking at the end of it.
Good write up which feels like an interesting review.:)

By: The Solitary Kid

The Solitary Kid — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:37:01 +0000

I’ve always been a Nolan fan ever since Memento…and he doesn’t disappoint with this one either.It’s so well edited.I came out of the theater with my mind all fuzzy.

I read your awesome review a week back,just thought I’ll reserve my comments until after I’ve seen the movie.

By: Sukanya C

Sukanya C — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:59:59 +0000

Do publicize. I highly recommend it .