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With Eyes Shut
Gabo and Maga are an old couple who have lived together all their life and depend emotionally on each other completely. Delia, their grand-daughter, was brought up by them. The three of them live together harmoniously in a cosy atmosphere. At the age of 27, she already has a promising career in a big company. Everything is turned upside down with Maga’s sudden death just at the moment when Delia is assigned a very responsible task, the management of a major project which may launch her carer or bring it to an inglorious end. And what’s more to it, in the opening of the testament it turns out that Maga had expressed the wish that her ashes be dispersed in the Caribbean. Delia is facing a serious dilemma, as in her grand-father’s life there is nothing else now but the accomplishment of his companion’s last wish at a time when Delia can not abandon her professional commitment for a trip to the Caribbean.
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Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in the treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the planned heist, Cobb and his team must achieve the inverse: planting an idea rather than stealing one.
Critical Reception
Inception was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its originality, visual effects, score, and complex narrative. While some found the plot overly convoluted, the majority of critics lauded Nolan's ambitious vision and direction, resulting in a significant commercial and critical success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its breathtaking visual effects and ambitious, mind-bending narrative.
Hailed as a unique and thought-provoking blockbuster that delivers on both spectacle and substance.
Some critics noted the dense plot might require multiple viewings to fully comprehend.
Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's originality, stunning visuals, and intricate plot, often calling it a masterpiece of modern cinema. Some viewers found the story complex, but the overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, winning 4 for Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Visual Effects. Also received numerous other awards and nominations from various guilds and critics' circles.
Fun Fact
The famous 'folding city' scene was achieved using a combination of forced perspective, miniatures, and practical effects, with no CGI used for the actual folding action of the buildings.
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