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Inception (2010)
This mind-bending action film from 2010 is packed with twists, turns, and heart-pumping action that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. With its thought-provoking storyline, Inception is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Christopher Nolan's direction is masterful, and the cast delivers performances that'll leave you breathless.
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My Take on Inception: A Disappointing Experience
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around why Inception gets so much love. I watched it a while back, and to be honest, it just didn't do it for me. The plot's all over the place, the action scenes are overhyped, and the ending's a total letdown. I mean, I've seen better storytelling in my sleep. I'm not a fan of Christopher Nolan's style, and Inception just reinforces my opinion. If you're into mind-bending sci-fi, you might enjoy it, but for me, it's a total miss. I think the problem is that the movie tries to be too clever, too convoluted, and it ends up being just confusing. The themes of reality and dreams are interesting, but they're not fully explored. The cast is talented, but they're wasted in this movie. The visuals are pretty impressive, especially for its time, but they're not enough to save the movie from its overall lack of coherence.
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I finally got around to watching the infamous film 'Inception' back in the day. You know, the title's not even the worst of it. I was really let down by the film, and I'm still trying to figure out why it has such high ratings. What's going on here?
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I still remember how much I hated 'Inception' back in 2010-2011 when it first came out and started getting those high reviews. I was pretty young at the time, and I was really annoyed when something new would come out and overshadow a movie that I thought deserved more attention - especially when it came to something like 'Avatar', which I also hated and refused to watch, even though all my friends and family had seen it. It just really bothered me that 'Avatar' broke the record for 'Titanic', and I thought it was ridiculous. I mean, who's this blue guy, and how did he beat out the legendary 'Titanic' of my childhood? Ha ha!
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I'm not a fan of 'Titanic' or Leonardo DiCaprio, but I've always had a soft spot for older movies. Recently, I stumbled upon 'Avatar' on TV and watched a few minutes – it's just a mess, but our society seems to be all about following the crowd. I mean, everyone's raving about something, and I'm just along for the ride. Take this awful Barbie movie, for instance, where the visuals are just nauseating. But with 'The Matrix', it was a whole different story. It somehow managed to knock 'The Shawshank Redemption' off the top spot on Kinopoisk for a while. I mean, I loved Tim Robbins after watching 'Nothing to Lose', but I just couldn't get on board with DiCaprio and this random director. What was so special about 'The Matrix' that it could dethrone 'The Shawshank Redemption'?
Now that I've seen it, I can confidently say that 'The Matrix' is a primitive mess, while 'The Shawshank Redemption' is at least a hundred times better.
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Why did I hate 'Inception' so much back in 2010 and not watch it for years?
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I've grown up, and I don't get into fights over movies anymore. I only watch them every three months or so, and usually, it's something old. By the way, check out my scathing review of another movie that's just as bad.
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I was chatting with a guy, and he told me he was rewatching Inception. I remembered I had planned to check it out a year ago, but somehow I forgot. So, I ended up watching it in the middle of the night, and I decided not to drag it out over two days. I took a few breaks, and I went to bed late.
I love watching movies alone at home because I get really annoyed when someone talks during the film, and I miss a word or two. I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to watching movies, so I try not to get distracted.
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About the movie Inception
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My thoughts on the plot...
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Leonardo DiCaprio learned how to steal ideas from other people's dreams, but these aren't normal dreams. Apparently, there's no magic involved in the process. He uses a special sleep aid and a briefcase with a button (so, there's more to it than just stealing ideas).
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I'm curious about how he learned to do this. The most interesting part is that he initially worked for the military. As I watched the film, I made some connections about how he ended up on the other side of the law. However, I don't like how the backstory is presented in small doses. I wish they had connected the dots better, and we got more details from the characters.
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Most of the film's runtime is spent on some pretty silly stuff, like the same old shooting galleries and the Mop projections – who needs those, anyway? Meanwhile, the real interesting bits are left for you to figure out. That's what makes the movie feel incomplete and, well, a bit 'Chinese'.
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The film's called 'Inception' because this time Leo DiCaprio's character is tasked with planting an idea in someone's subconscious, not stealing it.
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Cast
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As you'd expect, the whole movie revolves around Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. He's definitely acting... like he's been trained in some Soviet-era theatre school or something. He's so over-the-top with every emotion (I've seen that style in old Soviet comedies, actually – 'Servant of the People' is a great example, but it's a different story). It's just not how guys usually behave in real life.
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His facial expressions are almost always spot on, but it feels like he's overacting. I've seen some TV movies where the actors just blend into their roles, and you forget they're acting at all. You become immersed in the story and the characters feel real.
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I've gotta say, Leonardo DiCaprio brings his A-game as Cobb. Maybe he's just too big of a name, but I've never seen him in anything else before this movie.
It's Ellen Page who really steals the show, though. And the real drama wasn't whether the group of thieves would pull off the heist, but whether Ellen could really pull off the transformation from Ellen to Elliot - aka 'The Man'.
I knew about Ellen's transition before watching the movie, and to be honest, I just didn't care. But seeing how normal and young she was, and then seeing what she's become... it's just mind-blowing. You can't even wrap your head around the fact that this is real life.
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When you think about a relatively successful actress pulling off something like this at around 30 years old, you've got to wonder what's going on in their head. Is it just some kind of substance or medication that's prescribed to kids in America, and now it's become a trend here too? Every other girl starts popping antidepressants for 'great depression' instead of putting in the effort to work on themselves. Take Britney Spears as an example: she was a smart, beautiful, athletic, talented person, and a huge idol in the 2000s, and what happened to her by the time she was 40...
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Marylin Monroes' biopic star, Marion Cotillard is a total disaster. I first saw her in 'A Scanner Darkly', and to be honest, she didn't have to do much acting there (what a terrible movie, by the way). And I haven't seen her in anything else since she grew up.
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She's trying to convey the madness of her character, and it shows in her eyes, but it's like watching Leonardo DiCaprio act - you see the actress playing a role, not the real person.
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Her figure is nothing special, but her eyes are interesting, both in terms of color and other characteristics.
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Tom Hardy is here, I think, but I'm not even sure (thankfully). He's basically just a big, muscular buddy. He did a decent job playing a thug from those Hollywood action movies.
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I've gotta say, if I were a director, I'd cast total unknowns for every role - not some overexposed actor who's been in a million movies. And honestly, that's exactly what the director did here. But if you're a fan of big-name stars, you might be a bit disappointed.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt just doesn't do it for me. I've seen him in a bunch of movies, and I don't think he brings anything special to this one. He's just kind of... there.
And then there's Killian Murphy. Honestly, he was a bit of a letdown for me. He overacted in a big way - almost as much as Leo DiCaprio in some of his movies. I just didn't think he was right for this role. The casting was a bit off, if you ask me.
But if you want to see him do a great job, check out 'Night Flight' - he's really good in that one.
I have to say, the actor playing the somnambulist uncle in this movie was like something out of an Indian comedy, not a serious film. Who cast him, anyway?
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And the Japanese uncle character? I recognized him right away, since I watched 'The Memoirs of a Geisha' back in January 2021 (my scathing review is here).
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The character just didn't feel well-written, it was all over the place, so I don't know if it's even possible to play him well.
I'm not a fan of movies with such a limited cast of characters.
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Plot and shortcomings
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One thing that really bugged me is when a movie tries to be something extra-intellectual and all that, but in reality, it just falls apart in a bunch of places because the script is half-baked.
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There were a lot of confusing moments, and it wasn't because the movie was trying to be some kind of genius, sci-fi masterpiece. It's just that the director/writer created something that doesn't exist, but didn't explain it properly as the story went on.
I've got to say, the scene in the hotel between Cobb and Mal was pretty cringeworthy. I'm not going to give away too many spoilers, but let's just say it felt like the writers were sleep-deprived.
What happened to Cobb's kids' grandma? I mean, you can buy the authorities (in the movie), but the wife's mom is a bit of a stretch.
And then there are all these little details that just feel like a rookie writer phoned it in. It's like they thought no one would notice these inconsistencies and plot holes.
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I'm one of those people who barely notices continuity errors. I mean, some fans love pointing out little things like a character's shirt being green in one shot and blue in another. I'm just not that observant. But this movie had some glaring issues that even I couldn't ignore.
It's not just the little things like continuity errors that bothered me, it's the fact that the script is just amateurish.
My takeaways
I wouldn't say this movie is a complete waste of time, but it didn't exactly blow me away either.
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What I will say is that it's not exactly innovative or high-brow – it's a cheap, middling action flick that tries to be something more. It's got a bunch of big names attached, but the production quality is pretty subpar. I can only imagine a director with real vision would never cast a bunch of pop stars in a serious film like this. I mean, can you picture Tom Hardy or Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'The List of Schindler'? Nope.
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If you're looking for a quality film like this in the same vein, I'd recommend 'The Air Marshal'. That one's got real emotional depth – I didn't even come close to crying, and that's saying something. I think I might've gotten a little misty-eyed once, but I forgot about it by the end of the scene.
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I have to admit, I didn't have high expectations going into this one, and I'm a sucker for a good story. But recently, I rewatched a big chunk of Inception - and let me tell you, it's a completely different vibe. I mean, it's still great, but it's not the same as 'Cadillac' by 'M', which, thankfully, is no longer allowed in our country. I'm glad it's not coming back.
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Movie Review: InterstellarI have to say, I was really disappointed by the nicknames for most of the characters. What's up with Hobbs, Mop, Cape (or whatever Hardy's name was)? It's just a bunch of nonsense. Can't they just use normal Russian names like Mikhail, Nikolai, Courtney, or Brendan? I couldn't even remember most of the weird names after two and a half hours of the movie because they just don't sound right.
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Another thing that bugged me is that the movie is way too long - 2 hours and 20 minutes is a lot. When they stretch out a movie like this, there's always something that feels like it's dragging on. I mean, 'Alexander' is almost 3 hours long, and that makes sense because it's an epic story that spans his whole life. But this one? It just feels like it's trying to pad out the runtime.
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I was really disappointed with the first 20 minutes - it was a total snooze fest, and I was just waiting for something to happen. But by the end, it was all so cliché and rushed, with the guns taking up too much space, and then the whole thing with DiCaprio and his wife was just dragged out for way too long. But the worst part was the ending - it was like a jumbled mess, with everyone just running around Europe without any real conversations or resolution. I wanted to see a discussion about everything that happened, and the whole 'was the kid real?' question was just a tired old trope. It's just not how you wrap up a story in 2010.
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Graphics
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The graphics were a total disaster - it was like something from the early 2000s, and even then, it was pretty cringeworthy. For 2010, it was just laughable.
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The buildings looked ridiculously fake, and the additions to the Titanic looked like they were just slapped on. I was actually wondering what the name of the character was, and it turned out to be Ariadne - the only decent name in the whole movie, which is why it was barely mentioned.
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Recently, I read a review of an old movie from the 90s, and it had a similar color palette and architectural style, but with more modern buildings.
I was expecting something entirely different from what I saw in 2010 American movies. I wasn't there, but I was here, and trust me, it looked nothing like that. It's a lot fresher and not as cheesy.
The falling people - well, it's pretty obvious that's a cheap special effect. Can you spot it?
Humor and is it suitable for kids?
There's hardly any humor in this one. Sometimes, the main character makes some toilet humor jokes, but nothing too explicit. You won't find any of that in this old-school American action movie. I'm glad they left out the LGBTQ+ stuff, too. To be honest, the charm and believability of the characters are missing because the actors aren't the ones I'm used to seeing.
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I'm not sure kids should watch this. Nowadays, they're just not as sharp or normal as we were in the 90s. We never thought about being boy or girl, we didn't mutilate ourselves, we only looked at the opposite sex, we respected our parents, and even boys worried about school, but I went to decent schools, gymnasiums, and lyceums, and then university, and everyone came from good families, even if they were poor sometimes. If they watch this, they might get some weird ideas, think they're living in a dream, play along, and even attempt something crazy. Honestly, people with mental health issues, even adults, shouldn't watch this.
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Music
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They didn't put much effort into the music, no original or impressive compositions. Just a famous French song that gets annoying and negative by the end of the film.
One thing that did fit the theme was the melody in the final scene of 'The Beginning', when Cobb and the old man enter the room. Without it, the moment wouldn't have felt so important, and I noticed that for myself.
It's usually a sign of a good film when the music is well done, but here it feels like they were cutting costs. It's like they only invested in Leonardo DiCaprio's paycheck (that's why they shouldn't have brought in all these big-name stars, they should have put that money into the actual product).
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Voice acting
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The voices are okay, but they fit the characters somewhat. However, there are some issues: a few times I had trouble figuring out who was speaking. That's a major minus for a film like this.
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Verdict
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I'll be honest, I didn't expect to have a negative opinion of Interstellar, but I do. I'm not saying it was a complete waste of time, but there's just no redeeming value here. I'm not impressed, and I don't think it's worth watching.
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While I wouldn't recommend it, I'd rather watch something like Interstellar than some of the other garbage on Netflix. At least this one's not as bad as some of the other stuff out there.
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I've come to one conclusion: Christopher Nolan is, in my opinion, a talented director, but not for me. I just don't get what all the fuss is about. And as for Leonardo DiCaprio, he's just overhyped in my book. He's a bit too dramatic for my taste, and I'm not a fan of his acting style. I was surprised to see how lean he looked in the movie, considering he's been a bit heavier in the past.
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live_helpFeatured FAQ
Is Inception a good movie?
Honestly, I don't think so. It's a confusing, overhyped mess that fails to deliver on its promises.
Is Inception a sci-fi movie?
Yeah, it's got all the makings of a sci-fi epic, but it's more like a confusing puzzle than a compelling story.
Is Inception a good example of Christopher Nolan's style?
Not for me, it's a bit too convoluted and pretentious for my taste. I prefer his earlier work, like Memento.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of action?
It's got some intense action scenes, but they're not enough to save the movie from its overall lack of coherence.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of sci-fi?
It's got some interesting themes and ideas, but they're not fully explored and the execution is lacking.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of Leonardo DiCaprio?
It's not his best work, but he's got some great scenes in it.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with complex plots?
It's got a convoluted plot, but it's not as clever as it thinks it is.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with great endings?
No way, the ending's a total letdown.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with great characters?
Nope, the characters are paper-thin and uninteresting.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with great dialogue?
Not a chance, the dialogue's cheesy and cringeworthy.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with great themes?
It's got some interesting themes, but they're not fully explored and the execution is lacking.
Is Inception a good movie for fans of movies with great visuals?
It's got some impressive visuals, especially for its time, but they're not enough to save the movie from its overall lack of coherence.
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- •The actors look like they're actually in the scene, no fake faces or excessive makeup
- •The music's pretty cool, it sets the tone for the film's themes
- •The action scenes are intense, I'll give it that
- •The visuals are pretty impressive, especially for its time
- •The cast is talented, but they're wasted in this movie
- •The themes of reality and dreams are interesting, even if they're not fully explored
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- •The plot's a mess, it's hard to keep track of what's real and what's not
- •The pacing's slow, it takes forever to get to the good stuff
- •The ending's a total cop-out, it's like they ran out of ideas
- •The characters are paper-thin, you don't really care about any of them
- •The dialogue's cheesy, it sounds like something a teenager would write
- •The movie's way too long, it feels like an eternity
