Inception - Review

Not that this film needs an introduction, but for those unaware:
Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, INCEPTION.
Master craftsman Chirstopher Nolan wields his baton with a captivating plot starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Touted to be one of the biggest releases this year, does this live up to Nolan's past work?
Convoluted, Intelligent and Intriguing, this one will literally blow your mind away...

Ace thief Dom Cobb(Leonardo DiCaprio) has a rare skill. He steals secrets from deep within the subconscious whilst one is dreaming, when the mind is at its most susceptible. Running from the law for this illicit skill, he gets one last chance at redemption when Saito(Ken Watanabe) offers him all he needs in favour of one last Corporate espionage mission in the form of Inception. The opposite of stealing a secret, Cobb & his team have to plant one. This fascinating task sets the story up for a thrilling ride which at the end, leaves you finding your own answers.

As the film begins, it leaves you a little fazed in the first 10-15 minutes, but as the story unfurls, things start falling into place. One thing is certain, one has to pay attention to every scene hence missing even a minute of the film hampers the experience.
The star as well as the villian of the film is the story. While an interesting concept,(borrowing some inspiration from the Matrix) the story increases in complexity trying to make you think and untangle the web. Even though it is extremely intelligent, it has its fair share of flaws, sometimes becoming overtly compound for its own good. I would not give away details, but this film will definitely fuel many a dinner discussion.

The cinematography + CG is brilliant with alluring shots of the cityscape being mind-controlled. The background score too lends a beautiful feel to the film.
The performances are top notch with Leo Dicaprio leading the way with great support from Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page and Marion Cotillard.

Director-Writer Christopher Nolan shines. To weave and portray such an intricate plot with panache deserves an applause. His storytelling keeps you gripped and builds up the film beautifully only to leave you a tad disappointed with the finale. While on par with his other work, this film is definitely his most ambitious project as he deals with multiple realms seamlessly.

To sum it up, Inception works on more than one level. This psychological thriller isn't for those looking for your average popcorn fare. Leave aside some minor flaws, I still recommend this film for all cinema lovers and Nolan fans alike.

Rating: 4/5

P.S - Being an IMAX ready film I suggest you watch this on IMAX for the immersive experience.