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Reviewed by Ron Christianson viewed at the Santa Barbara Film Festival 2011
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This is such an amazing film. I could honestly watch it over and over and never get bored with the amazing plot and special effects. I love the whole story line from beginning to end like how they started with the same scene that they end the film with. The entire concept was crazy to think about and it really got your mind thinking. A dream within a dream within another dream sounds so impossible, but the film makes it seem like a reality. I loved the scenes where they went into dreams and they could change anything they wanted about the scenery or the place they were in. Just the thought of being able to change everything in an instant and it feel so real was amazing. The film really brought you into the story. I agree with other people’s comments about how this film was just completely mind-blowing. No other film I have seen so far can top Inception. Absolutely brilliant.
Inception was possibly the most remarkable film i have ever seen. Christopher Nolan is not your average Hollywood director. Many people found the film to be too confusing, but if you can focus your attention to detail, then you will see how truly genius this film is. I strongly suggest Nolan’s less popular films such as Following, and Momento. Nolan has a creative mind and is not scared to take a risk. He thrives on the balance between safety and risk and has the ability to tell a story in reverse and make it amazing. I was also extremely impressed with Leonardo DiCaprio and believe that he performed exactly how Nolan intended.
Ron Christianson definitely offers an unconventional review to the film “Inception”. I personally enjoyed the movie overall. “Inception” was, for lack of a better word, exotic. It enabled me to mull over multiple intriguing aspects that were unlike any other movie I had previously seen. For example, the thought of somehow being able to control dreams or even enter and manipulate those of others is so extraordinary. The graphics in this film are so breathtakingly realistic that they make you feel as though you are experiencing everything unfolding around you with the characters. Your imagination and attention are grasped from beginning to end. With every different scene unfolding before your eyes, you can only gaze in awe as “Inception” develops scenarios you could only dream of.
I enjoyed watching this movie I really had to pay attention to understand it. I like it demonstrated how they can go a dream within reality and then to a dream within a dream, and the best one of all they tried was a dream within a dream within a dream. It keeps us wanting ton know what else is going to happen. I liked it also showed us the background story about one of the main characters. The ending I thought was amazing because it made me think wait what is that suppose mean? But I figured it out graphics was good and title of it was great Inception because your going into your dreams.
I thought Inception was an amazingly creative film. The film created worlds dreams, which is an incredible concept to come up with, and extremely difficult to explain to an audience and make it appear real. I liked the fact that the characters could build the worlds within the dreams, using only their imagination to create every single detail of their surroundings. This movie demands to audiences attention, and it is very entertaining to watch. I think that Inception was very well done and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Inception was in my opinion one of the best films that came out in 2011. The creative thinking that had to have gone into this film made it amazing to watch. For starters, the plot story was so imaginative yet modern in the way of thinking that it was possible to alert people’s perceptions by entering their dreams. Another one of my favorite things about this movie was the sets and effects that were used. For example, having the characters build their own dreams using their imagination made the sets so realistic yet fantasy like. Each detail was present and that really helped bring in the audience’s attention. I think that this movie was a huge success because of its story line and the effects that were used, this is the kind of movie that I could watch over and over again and learn or realize something new about it.
Inception is the most original films I have ever seen. It was by far the best movie I have ever seen. The cast well really Leonardo DiCaprio was a great choice. One of my favorite things about the movie was just the fact how Christopher Nolan, the director, always made you guess what is going to happen. Especially in the end he made all the viewers think is Cobb (DeCaprio) still in the dream or is he in real life? This movie also had great ideas for sets and props. The special effects were also so incredible as well. Watching the building collapse all around. This movie was the best movie of 2011 hands down. It is one of those movies that never gets tiring to watch.
The film “Inception” is one of the best movies I have seen in the theater. This movie must be seen in the movie theater because its action is so much better on the big screen. This movie had the best props, action, actors, storyline, and overall a great success. The idea of dreaming that was used was extremely intriguing and a sensation that has never been explored as it has in this film. I would recommend this film in a heartbeat and the awards and recognition it received does not surprise me. This film explores more than just dreaming but the film industry and all its creative abilities.
Inception is definitely in my Top 5 movies of all time. I could watch it repeatedly. A Psychological Thiller at its finest. Its one of those movies where you follow along as best you can and at the end it still has you guessing and wondering what’s going to happen next. Leonardo DiCaprio was a wonderful choice as the main character. He as an actor has such charisma and mystery to his being. The Supporting cast was also well done. The concept of dreaming has always been a curious subject, and exploring the aspects of imagination throughout this film was quite fascinating! I strongly recommend if you like “mind twists”
Inception is a very interesting movie and somewhat confusing in the begining. You have to pay close attention and really focus on the small details. The movie takes place during a dream and you never know weather the movie is a real dream or real life. Extremly well written and directed. Your constantly on your toes and never know what to expect, for sure a movie i would recommend.
To me this film was excellent! I loved how the film was developed from beginning to end. The main thing I loved about this film is how it captured the idea that the humans have certain levels of dreaming and each person is in control of their dreams. This idea left its viewers with the idea of maybe they can control there dreams but also with the idea if they are actually dreaming without even knowing it. This film was great also because of its great effects as well! Another thing I liked about this film was the way it ended. It left the viewers with a choice whether Leo was dreaming still or not. It was up to the viewer to decide and leaves the viewers with the question what the truth to the ending really is!
This film was amazing. Another great work by Christopher Nolan. I was amazed and truly felt astonished after I saw it for the first time. The second and third times, I got a better grip of the movie. The visual and sound effects were great and made the film feel as if it were real. The concept of this film was very good, and one that I believe every one has thought about- the idea that reality may not even be reality at all. I even questioned everything that had happened in my life up to that point. Is it all even real? My favorite part of the film was the way it ended- was Leo dreaming or was he awake? I believe the idea was that it didn’t matter anymore and that he was happy. Either way great performance by Leo and the rest of the cast, a great film!
This is one the best films I have ever seen. It is incredible. It goes really deep into one’s dream – multiple layers of dreams. Although when it gets into the second layer of dream, a dream within a dream, I am lost. I just could not quite understand the abstract of it, even I had already watched this film three times; and anything above second layer are just magic to me. I love the idea of inception – to plant an idea in one’s brain, although there are many other moral issues attached to it. As Don (Decaprio) incepted the idea into his wife’s brain, the result is completely reversed his wife’s belief in Dream vs Reality, and the end was his wife’s suicide. Overall, I enjoyed this film.
“Inception”
Even though in this review there are only pictures, I believe it sets up a good image of what the film is about. This film was amazing to say the least. You definitely had to think the whole time to figure out what was going on. It is a very intense film that kept you at the edge of your seat, you definitely couldn’t tell what was going to come next which I enjoyed. If you watch the film a second time, I found that it really helps and you catch things you never saw before; which I see as the main point in this film. I think that the acting was amazing and the setting and lighting and clothing were all on point and really brought this film to life.
Inception was an awesome movie. It was one that constantly keeps your mind thinking about whats going to happen next and was such a thriller in my opinion. I really enjoy the movies that make you think about what is going on and what the effects of the characters actions will have on the rest of the movie. I also liked it because you really had to pay attention to completely understand what was going on and it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
This movie is a great example of how dynamic science fiction a film could be. It is attempt to explain the theory that it is possible to implant one’s idea into another’s subconsciously. The film goes deeper and touch base on psychological aspects of dreams and what it could mean. The stages of deep sleep is accurate and the concept of the possibilities one can do to a subconscious is mind blowing. Director Christopher Nolan did a fantastic job keeping the audience on their toes and making the movie something to think about. Majority of the audience might need to take a second to grasp the concept of what is going on in the movie, but that is what makes the movie so special. It is dynamic, action filled, and intriguing.
I personally loved this movie! The ending scene was by far my favorite because it really made the viewer have to analyze the whole movie in order to figure out if Mr. DiCaprio was in reality with his kids finally, or if he was still trapped inside his fantasy world. The first time I watched it, I thought he was still in the fantasy world, however, after watching it again (and paying more close attention to the movie) I came to the conclusion that he was indeed in reality. I like how Mr. Nolan ended the movie, giving the audience a sense of wonder and a little bit of confusion.
Although this review is seldom to pictures, I found inception to be an amazing film. Leonardo DeCaprio is a fascinating actor and is very fitting fro this film. I thought the use of effects in this film to create a gloomy, and intense set of scenes really contributed to the success of the film. This happens to be one of my al time favorite films. Another aspect of the film that I found to be very interesting was its use of music. The intense orchestras in the background created a much more eye grasping film. I suggest this movie to anyone interested in an intense thriller. It can be confusing at times but it is an absolutely amazing and well produced film.
The reason why Inception was such a brilliant film has much to do with their ability to pull of Inception with the audience. Director, Christopher Nolan, made such intangible concepts appear so real without a single doubt from the audience. This movie was truly captivating and the more I watch it I begin to feel like I am playing the role of Fischer; that my mind is just along for the ride. For those who are not as familiar with the film the role of Fischer, played by Cillian Murphy, Is being used by the other characters in the form of Inception. In this case, Inception is the ability to make one believe they are in control the whole time, when in fact you are there puppet. This allowed Fisher to believe whatever was going on was real. I believe in some ways this movie was so magnificent because the whole team behind this movie dupes the audience in a similar way.
To say Ron Christianson’s review of inception is a peculiar one, would be an understatement. This review of a few pictures seems superficial at first glance, but somehow captures the essence of this film ,which is about the abstract and supernatural elements of reality. I enjoyed this film overall because it didn’t resort to the cheap thrills this genre is usually known for. Instead it engages the audience with deep scientific theories and a plot to allow it to develop and really envelop the audience. Overall this is one of my favorite thriller films.
I love watching this movie, the fact that how it plays out making the viewers show how people can have many different levels of dreams and that you can create your own dreams as well. when you watch this film you will start to think, how you dream or if your dreaming right now, reading this. thats how crazy this movie can get, its a mind opening movie. There is a part in the movie that makes you double think that because, DiCaprio incepted the idea into his wife’s brain, the result is completely reversed his wife’s belief in Dream vs Reality, and the end was his wife’s suicide. Overall, I enjoyed this film.
Hello there! The film Inception has to be one of the most brilliantly shot and plots that I know of! The different twists and time changes (switching from past and present), as well as Leonardo DiCaprio’s dream/reality, has to be a fantastic attention grabber! The importance and relevance of dreams is depicted excellently in this film. I feel that most films don’t involve a different concept of filming in a different consciousness. Leonardo DiCaprio is known to be an actor with an altered reality, and situation mentally. In Inception his different relationship with his wife is similar to his role in Shutter Island (2010) is similar! I enjoyed this film, and would indeed watch it again.
Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”, is one of the complex films I think I’ve ever seen. This movie filled with twists and turns you would have never expected. Inception leaves you thinking about what just happened, even after you finish it. Although it’s a rather lengthy film, I never caught myself getting bored or wanting it to end. This film was amazingly put together, and I love how they left us kind of guessing even in the end.
Hi, Inception by Christopher Nolan is one of my all-time favorite movies. The way Nolan directs these movies are absolutely spectacular in which he’s able to capture the emotional aspect of every single character. At times, I felt lost throughout the movie, but the satisfaction of understanding how the plots all tied together at the end was one I couldn’t trade. I like how you used pictures in your review in order to depict important moments in the film and reflect all of its greatness in its essence. Overall, I enjoyed reading your review on this film and I hope more people would watch this film.
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