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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Inception
An interesting and thoughtful film, that actually requires the viewer to think and try to make sense of what the film is trying to say. The concept is simple, you enter another person's dreams (or subconscious?) to try and steal their secrets. While the film started off a bit slow and confusing, it was built up quite well. They took the time to explain what they were doing and present the process of getting out of that state. Sure, some of it probably went over you head (particularly since you're not given much time to ponder over it), but it ended up all making sense at the end. I was surprised that the movie got intense from around halfway, when the team enters Fischer's mind. The music suits what's happening onscreen perfectly, dramatizing the scene and elevating it. I liked how pieces slowly fitted into places as the movie went along, as they revealed important information, making what they were talking about, and what was happening, more sense and easier to understand. I had heard from people who had watched the film that the ending was ambiguous, and I can see where they come from. Although if they hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have really taken notice. One of the better films I have seen recently, as least it provides food for thought and feels more fresh.