I really loved this film.  It was very well done.

I saw this yesterday - on my third attempt to get into the cinema to see it (the other two times being too busy). I am really glad I got in. I am so glad my that by going to see Batman 2, I helped make this film possible.

I feel this film is as equally important this year as Avatar was - but for completely the opposite reasons to Avatar. As such, I agree with Red that we should all go see it multiple times* to let Hollywood know that this film is a good thing and could we have some more please?

So what makes this film so good?
Well, firstly, you have to pay attention and use your noggin a little as the film doesn't patronize the audience with explanations throughout. There is no role for Basil Exposition in this movie. Or going for a pee for that matter - which at almost 3 hours is going to be tough if you bought the extra large pepsi. I don't think the film tries to be "Smart," it just isn't dumbed down. You know what, yes, I can cope with several layers of reality with flashbacks & flashforwards without Cliff Notes!
Secondly, the visuals came second to the story. That's not to say the visuals weren't any good - they were excellent. Notably, not only is this film in 2D, but also the action doesn't detract from the story, unlike for example Matrix 2. Also the special effects were physical effects wherever possible. The corridor scene was amazing, and knowing that it was a physical effect and not a blue screen job or CGI made it all the more incredible. I actually thought the action was understated - I didn't think I was seeing an action movie at all.

What's more, I can't believe it was only a 12 certificate. Normally I say that because of the amount of swearing or nudity/sex. For once it is because I came out thinking I'd seen an adult movie. I don't mean that to patronise anyone who is 12, but there were no childish themes in the film at all (or talking animals or Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson).

Obviously, this film has similarities to other films that deal will the perception of reality - The Matrix, Dreamscape, eXistenZ (remember that one?) to name a few. Again, going back to the corridor scene, you couldn't help but think of the Matrix due to aethetics. Thematically, it is probably closer to eXistenZ though.

*At £18 for two tickets (not including popcorn, syrupy drinks or confectionery) I may have to win the lottery first. Or sell a kidney. Or maybe skip on Toy Story 3 (or better yet the latest Twiglet movie).Transcending the Arse of Reason in time for last orders

All I can say is the review took the word out of my mouth. No idea how you're gonna do this on in HISHE!!

I couldn't agree with you more. This film asks you to think while not expecting you to be a quantum theorist or have an understanding of multiverses. Like you said, even the action, while brilliant and visually spectacular, is intelligent. All this movie wants is for you to step up to the plate and enjoy the ride.

This is a great movie. While I would also give it a 5/5 as it's probably the best movie so far this year, it did have some flaws that struck me. The first being that they seemed to keep breaking their own rules (why even put them there in the first place?), and the second being the ending.This is the 2nd Leonardo DiCaprio film I've seen this year, and the 2nd Leonardo DiCaprio film that's given me a vague ending that's left me with more questions than answers.Other than that, the movie was great (although it did get confusing at times).

If you stay in the cinema after the credit is over, which I usually do, you can see that that little spinning stuff falls as he plays with his children.

I'm starting this comment with the specific intention of keeping it brief, which for those of you who know me, is both difficult and unlikely - especially when reviewing/commenting on films... we'll see how it goes.Nice review, Tina. I think you captured the film and its greatest strengths.I really, thoroughly, enjoyed this film. And I think the main reason is what Tina, Jamesbloke and others have already touched on - it challenged me to keep up, to think on my feet. How refreshing was that?! It proves that movies don't have to be dumbed down . And Inception wasn't self-conscious about that in how it was done, either. In another context, one of my mentors taught me something I have really valued and tried to apply in a lot of my life, which I paraphrase like this: "aim at those who you think are your most intelligent/mature audience, and you'll be surprised how most everyone else manages to keep up." I think it applies to film too, and hopefully Hollywood was paying attention when Inception proved it could be done.JB, you brought up the story-before-visuals strength of the film, and I hadn't thought about it, but I agree. And that reminded me of our collective conversations in the past year about spectacle versus story. Here's a great example of what we hope for.I love a good story, and ins and outs and connections, and making those connections myself without being spoon-fed. And this film fit that bill, with good storytellers in the director (whose ouevre is rapidly becoming one of my favorites) and the cast (yes, Tina, Ellen Page was disappointing, and JG-L continues to deliver - Steph?  ;).Well it wasn't my longest comment by far, but still pretty long. Hope it gets read anyway. 

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I Just came back from watching Inception with my cousin n m not sure if whether I was dreaming or not cuz there is no way a movie that awesome could ever ever exist! I love tht movie more thn any1 could luv anything so anything I write won't do the film justice cuz it's just tht gud!!!! Chris Nolan has outdone himself once again!    Where do I start? The acting:Amazing, Leo delivers yet another oscar worthy performance and the other actors actually became the characters they were supposed 2 portray, Story:Incredible!No cliches, no unneccesary explanations,orignal n lots of twists there n then! Visuals:Stunning! Can't tell visuals apart from everything else n they blow u away! Action: Awesome: Great action sequences which r beautifully shot n do not distract u from the story! Directing: Spectacular: Chris needs an academy award 4 this! The spinning hallway,falling car n no gravity things were sum of the best things 2 hit the screen! The Ending:(no spoilers) Whoa Whoa Whoa! Keeps the audience guessin n guessin n guessin! Best movie ending Ever!                I cannot recommend this movie enough! So if u haven't seen it, U r wasting ur life! The Oscars will not be able 2 live up 2 the films awesomeness! So just kick back, watch the movie in the theaters n u can easily say tht u did ur best in life! Greatest Movie EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                                                                           hamzak rollin out!

I Just came back from watching Inception with my cousin n m not sure if whether I was dreaming or not cuz there is no way a movie that awesome could ever ever exist! I love tht movie more thn any1 could luv anything so anything I write won't do the film justice cuz it's just tht gud!!!! Chris Nolan has outdone himself once again!    Where do I start? The acting:Amazing, Leo delivers yet another oscar worthy performance and the other actors actually became the characters they were supposed 2 portray, Story:Incredible!No cliches, no unneccesary explanations,orignal n lots of twists there n then! Visuals:Stunning! Can't tell visuals apart from everything else n they blow u away! Action: Awesome: Great action sequences which r beautifully shot n do not distract u from the story! Directing: Spectacular: Chris needs an academy award 4 this! The spinning hallway,falling car n no gravity things were sum of the best things 2 hit the screen! The Ending:(no spoilers) Whoa Whoa Whoa! Keeps the audience guessin n guessin n guessin! Best movie ending Ever!                I cannot recommend this movie enough! So if u haven't seen it, U r wasting ur life! The Oscars will not be able 2 live up 2 the films awesomeness! So just kick back, watch the movie in the theaters n u can easily say tht u did ur best in life! Greatest Movie EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                                                                           hamzak rollin out!