Inception
Inception

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Inception

2010
Movie
148 min
English

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

Insights

IMDb8.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users85%
Director: Christopher NolanGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure

Plot Summary

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. His 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. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when offered a seemingly impossible task: Inception, planting an idea into a target's subconscious. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates their every move.

Critical Reception

Inception was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its original concept, visual effects, directing, screenplay, musical score, and acting ensemble. It was a significant box office success, grossing over $828 million worldwide against a budget of $160 million.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mind-bending premise and intricate plot.

  • Celebrated for its ambitious scope and stunning visual spectacle.

  • Commended for its strong performances and Christopher Nolan's masterful direction.

Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's unique concept of dream manipulation and its complex narrative structure. Many found the action sequences thrilling and the visual effects breathtaking, though some noted the plot could be challenging to follow at times.

Awards & Accolades

Inception won 4 Academy Awards (out of 8 nominations) for Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing. It also received numerous other nominations and awards from various critics' circles and guilds.

Fun Fact

The briefcase that Arthur (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) uses in the zero-gravity hallway fight scene was specifically designed to house the camera, allowing it to rotate around the actor as he moved.

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TMDB Reviews

8 reviews
Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

91/100 A dream within a dream within a dream within a dream. How far down can you go and for how long? Both a thought provoking thrill ride that will warp your brain and an incredible feast for the eyes. Supremely imaginative, it's one o...

Rohit Kabdwal

Rohit Kabdwal

<article> <h1>Inception: A Mind-Bending Masterpiece of Modern Cinema</h1> <h2>Christopher Nolan's Visionary Dreamscape</h2> <p>Christopher Nolan's "Inception" (2010) stands as a testament to the power of original storytelling in ...

Roomiqbal

Roomiqbal

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is a masterful blend of science fiction and psychological thriller, exploring the depths of the human subconscious. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a compelling performance as Dom Cobb, a skilled thief who infiltr...

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Crazy movie. I gotta watch a few more times I was confused. It would be sweet to build your own simulations though.

Matthew Brady

Matthew Brady

Ariadne: "Why is it so important to dream?" Cobb: "Because, in my dreams we are together." I haven't seen this movie in years, but after re-watching it struck me hard how depressing this was. Putting aside the action sequences and ...

Varya

Varya

Is there anyone on earth who doesn't like Christopher Nolan’s films? Inception is one of his masterpieces. It’s a science fiction film released in 2010 and written by undoubtedly one of the greatest directors in Hollywood, Christopher Nolan...

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tmdb44006625

Whether you watch Inception as a heist movie, a redemption story, or a sci-fi action picture, Christopher Nolan's tour de force of dreams will absolutely work its magic over you. The fact that the film works on so many levels (literally) is...

ohlalipop

ohlalipop

When I first saw the trailer for this film, I knew that this would attract a lot of attention. Of course having Leonardo in the lead role helped a lot. From the trailer, I already know some things. Dreams. All about dreams. But what a...

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