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Inception

Article published 29th Jul 10
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Inception

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You see, the problem with Hollywood 'Blockbusters' is that a lot of the time they never quite bust the block. That is, if 'block' was ever intended as a metaphor for our heads, brains included. Instead they often relinquish depth and complexity (shit, even intelligence) for explosions (wow!), tits (wow!), muscle (wow!) and CGI (we are looking at you, Cameron). Hollywood might think this is what we want, but we ain't want that, 'cuz we be real smart.

Inception, written and directed by Christopher Nolan of Memento fame and some of those Batman flicks, instead shoots a little higher, capitalising on ideas rather than cheap stunts. Pivot point Cobb (Leo 'fleshy eyes' Di Caprio), obviously channelling idol Jack Nicholson, is a new brand of thief. His pick pocketing skills involve the art of extraction and - you guessed it - inception; the ability to withdraw/implant ideas from people through their dreams and sub-conscious. But Cobb has lost his way: he's on the run after a failed job, and fighting psychological demons from the past. His latest assignment could mean redemption for not only his career, but for a life undone by that very vocation.

Occasionally baffling, but never frustratingly obtuse, Inception is visually stunning (Paris folding up on itself? OMG), with witty and believable dialogue, and a 3 dimensional plot line that manipulates some mighty fancy special effects sequences. Inception equals the hype. If it wins anything, it should garner the ‘best father-son cheekbone casting' award, though someone will inevitably throw Nolan a statuette for something more prestigious.

By Gladys Friday & Sam Rodgers

Format: Cinema

Genre: Action

Keywords: Inception, Leonardo DiCaprio

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