Cast : Leonardo Di Caprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy

Director: Christopher Nolan

Genre: Sci-fi thriller

Inception is visually, aurally and thematically brilliant, something entirely new in cinema, a landmark for Chris Nolan. Christopher Nolan manages to recreate dreams and the feeling of dreams tucked inside a Byzantine plot that in itself is an extended dream, and he does it with intensity and grace.

Inception is a jam packed 148 minutes that demands close attention and rewards with the satisfaction of completing the puzzle and experiencing the emotions that come of playing with the dimensions of our existence.  On a serious note, Inception is actually a film that forces you to think, challenges you to keep up with its pace, leaves you awed and speechless and makes you study its concept rather than just see it.

Leonardo DiCaprio as the brooding man who needs help himself is supremely effective. His character and backgrounder bears an uncanny resemblance to his role in Shutter Island. Ellen Page holds her own even in front of a seasoned actor like Leo. Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cobb’s right hand Arthur is stoic as needed. Cillian Murphy does his job well and Michael Caine does a guest appearance.

If dreams fascinate you, solving puzzles grip you and if you don’t mind forcing yourself to study a film, ‘Inception’ is a must watch. The film is a cerebral challenge thrown at its viewers by Nolan who has taken complex story telling to new heights in this one. Watch Inception – its worth the money.