Our modern day masterpiece series continues today as we take a closer look at one of Christopher Nolan's greatest films.
It was back in the summer of 2010 when Inception hit the big screen, and it went on to be one of the best and most successful films of that year.
Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the 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 this 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 perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse; their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime.
Over the last few years, Nolan has really cemented himself as one of the great filmmakers of our time: Inception is one of his standout films.
Inception is a smart, fast-paced, and innovative sci-fi/thriller that is truly a bold piece of cinema.
Inception is a maze from the off, as Nolan adds layer upon layer to the story as the audience takes a trip into a dream world and an exploration of the subconscious.
Nolan has weaved a very complex story and series of characters, and he never once drops the ball when unravelling this tale of multiple layers.
However, it really is the action moments that are truly wonderful - a gravity less Joseph Gordon-Levitt being one of the moments that truly stand out.
Leonardo DiCaprio is terrific in the central role of Dom Cobb, a man who is haunted by actions and decisions from his past.
It is his story that really gives this movie its heart and its power: it may be a stunning film, but Nolan has kept a very human story of love at its core.
With Inception, Nolan is more like an architect than a director, as he built and pieced together a truly beautiful narrative, story, and world: this really is filmmaking of the highest order.
Inception is original and innovative, and has a final scene that will have you jumping out of your seat. It really is one of the best film scenes of all time.
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