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Did anyone else notice this...
SpoilerIn the dream where JGL fought the guys in the hall, if you watch his face when he starts floating, he never once opens his mouth... I assume Nolan simulated the loss of gravity by filming the scenes underwater.... and then removing the water in post production.
Seriously, watch JGL, not once does he ever open his mouth, or even looks like he takes a breath when he's working with the 'sleeping' actors and moving them about.SpoilerYeah I actually thought he looked like he was holding his breath in that scene too.Comment
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Masterpiece I completely understand why he spent 10 years writing this screen playComment
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It was good. Really good. But I was kinda confused throughout. Would I see it again, possibly. But not as groundbreaking as people are making it to people all over the interwebs.
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So just to clarify the ending
SpoilerDiCaprio decided to stay in his dream. I know someone else mentioned his top was kinda wobbly, but I kinda knew it wasn't reality when I saw him in the exact same house and the kids in the exact same position as his perceptions in his dream. The kids never aged and while would they still live in the same house after Leo's character was out of the picture.
I think the Asian dude was gonna shoot himself to go back to reality, but I guess the movie doesn't show what happens to him... because the whole airport scene is based off of Leo's dream perspective and not reality.
question about the whole Inception plan
SpoilerWhy would Cilian Murphy's character have changed his mind based on a dream? I know that was the plan...but I didn't see how it would work. I guess he would be like Leo's wife and have trouble deciphering the diff between reality and fiction.
I also didn't get how they made him believe his Father actually cared for him and meant he was "disappointed he wanted to be like him." I was tuning out a bit, but I thought they used him more for the code to the safe rather than the emotion connect with his father. I dont think Ellen Paige could have manipulated the emotion... just maybe what was inside the safe.Comment
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Re: Christopher Nolan + DiCaprio = Inception
So just to clarify the ending
SpoilerDiCaprio decided to stay in his dream. I know someone else mentioned his top was kinda wobbly, but I kinda knew it wasn't reality when I saw him in the exact same house and the kids in the exact same position as his perceptions in his dream. The kids never aged and while would they still live in the same house after Leo's character was out of the picture.
I think the Asian dude was gonna shoot himself to go back to reality, but I guess the movie doesn't show what happens to him... because the whole airport scene is based off of Leo's dream perspective and not reality.
question about the whole Inception plan
SpoilerWhy would Cilian Murphy's character have changed his mind based on a dream? I know that was the plan...but I didn't see how it would work. I guess he would be like Leo's wife and have trouble deciphering the diff between reality and fiction.
I also didn't get how they made him believe his Father actually cared for him and meant he was "disappointed he wanted to be like him." I was tuning out a bit, but I thought they used him more for the code to the safe rather than the emotion connect with his father. I dont think Ellen Paige could have manipulated the emotion... just maybe what was inside the safe.Spoiler
I think the answer to your first question or spoiler is that it is up to your interpretation. So if that's what you believe then that's what happened.
And I guess they just planted an idea in his head that wasn't there so that it could grow once they got out.
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Overall, on first viewing I was a bit overwhelmed by the complexity and a bit underwhelmed by the whole product. I went into the film expecting the former, but nonetheless found myself struggling to fully digest what was thrown at me. I'll see it again, eventually, so perhaps I'll then be able to better cope and get a little more out of a 2nd viewing.
One curiosity/question:
SpoilerWhat was the deal with using music from Edith Piaf/'La Vie en Rose' so prominently in the film (ie, as the 'kick' trigger)? I found that a bit odd and not-coincidental with Cotillard in the film, although I'm not sure what I'm supposed to read into it. Some sort of 4th wall trickery, I'd guess. Thoughts?Comment
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SpoilerI believe Fischer/Page threw themselves off the building to wake themselves from the "Limbo" state, which then allowed the snow explosion to wake them up in the next level.
And I don't think Leo woke up because his body died in the van, so there was nothing to "kick" him to.SpoilerThe snow explosion was a way to give a warning to Page and Leo when THEY needed to get out of there. The defib was the warning for when they needed Fischer to be killed out of limbo. The kick comes from the level above, that was talked about in the very beginning, when Leo gets thrown in the bath to wake from the Chinese Area.
I think "limbo" is an area where unless you die there, you can't get kicked up from or wake up.
And I agree with the fact that Leo and Saito went straight from limbo to reality. That makes the most sense to me.Comment
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I just got back from a morning showing today. I had avoided all reviews, interviews, discussion, trailers, etc for this film because I wanted to go in naked, as I did when I first saw Memento in some tiny theater in No Where, New Hampshire. The only thing I knew was that it involved dreams and stealing them (or, things from them).
Honestly, I expected this film to be more of a mind---- than it really is. I found it very easy to follow once the film explained how the dream invasion works (so really, the first few scenes of the film before we're introduced to the actual plot) and am a bit puzzled that so many reviewers (I came home and read a bunch after seeing it) expressed such confusion. It seems like the negative reviews are from those who expected something else. When the concept of dreams is invoked I think people automatically assume the fantastic, when really most dreams are based in reality (at least mine are). I believe some expected something along the lines of Big Fish or more reality warping effects. The ones used are effective and great fun while everything seems to conform to the reality Nolan created for this film.
The script is natural and the acting capable. Leo is so good in his roles that you quickly forget you're watching Leonardo DiCaprio and just accept him as whatever character he's playing. I love how Michael Caine finds a way into just about all of Nolan's films as he always lends an instant credibility to any scene he occupies. The special effects and fight choreography are the best of any of Nolan's works. If I have one complaint it's that the bad guys are atrocious shots. In spite of that though, this is an edge of your seat movie for a large duration of it and there's a gnawing fear that catastrophe could strike. This doesn't let up, ever really. I noticed during the final shot of the movie that I was holding my breath, and the film doesn't let you exhale, you almost have to force yourself to once you realize it's over.
As for the ending...
SpoilerNolan definitely leaves it up to interpretation. My first thought was that the top was indeed about to fall, but Nolan doesn't want it to be so cut and dry. I did notice that everything looked the same for Leo's character, right down to his children's wardrobe which immediately invokes questions. I do think he's awake though simply because if he were still dreaming I think Mal would have been present, but of course, Nolan doesn't have to agree with me and could just leave her out even if it's a dream.
I initially thought we were going to be lead to believe the whole film took place in Dom's dreams. When he goes out in public he runs the risk of being ambushed and pursued, like his subconscious fighting against him (or Mal's?). When he goes to recruit Eames his attackers behave exactly like those in the various dreams. We never see him sleep, only know that he hooks himself up to a machine (perhaps nightly) in order to dream. In the end, I abandoned this premise though as I just don't think the film wanted us to think that. If it did, it was extremely subtle in doing so.
As for how Dom wakes up, I think from the outside perspective (those on the plane who already woke up) they were all likely holding their breath he would wake up. I believe he "died" and went into limbo as a result of drowning in an attempt to save Saito. Once the sedative wore off, it was going to be a question of whether or not he would wake up or remain in a coma. We saw through flashback, that death can remove someone from limbo and we see at the dinner table that Dom remembers he's in a dream and informs Saito of such. We are then lead to believe Saito uses the gun to wake up. We don't know if Dom chose to do the same or if he remained in limbo. I have to believe his character would not willingly choose limbo since by saving Saito he knows he's a free man. I'm curious to know how long Saito spent in limbo. Dom was a young man, but Saito was elderly. Did he spend 30 or 40 years in limbo? One is left to believe he did.
Ultimately, this film provided a very satisfying experience on the first viewing and I think it would hold up upon a second, or third. I doubt very much that I'll make it out to the theaters for repeat viewings (unless a friend wanted to go) but I'll surely purchase it when it hits the home video market. As for where it ranks amongst Nolan's films, I am unsure. From a directing perspective, it is his best. From a writing perspective, also probably his best. Beyond that, I don't much care. Choosing a favorite is an exercise in futility. I have so far loved his films and will continue to see anything with his name attached to it. I absolutely recommend people see this film and try not to be intimidated by its scope. Once you figure out the basic rules for this film you're free to lose yourself in the narrative and enjoy it for what it is.Comment
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I saw this last night and absolutely loved it. Just an incredible movie with so much depth and while there were areas that could be confusing it seemed to flow well and I was able to follow it. I will go see this again and have been recommending it to all my friends.Comment
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Going to see this movie tonight with my friend. Really looking forward to it.MLB: Texas Rangers
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lol me too, I want to see him in more movies. I'm completely on the Joseph Gordon-Levitt bandwagon too, the last thing I saw him in was Angels In The Outfield and a couple episodes of 3rd Rock From The Sun so I couldn't believe all the hype there was around him but I'm gonna get 500 Days of Summer just to see his performance. I can't wait to see this movie again.Originally posted by BlzerLet me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
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