inception

30/30

I've been waiting on tenterhooks for what seems like an excruciatingly long time for the release of Nolan's latest creation, and, shockingly, my waiting was not in vain. The cast, a combination of failsafe talent (Murphy, Cotillard and DiCaprio) and up-and-coming fresh blood (Page, Gordon-Levitt) gel together perfectly, adding chemistry and yet more layers to the already incredibly clever film.
The only criticism I can offer is that the central character, Cobb's, uncanny resemblance to Leo's latest role alongside Mark Ruffalo in Shutter Island cannot go un-noticed, both men are faced with simiar personal challenges and bear the same complexities.
I must confess, I am still not entirely certain of what occurred in the film, however I can say with some certainty that nobody, really, is. The ambiguity and excruciatingly tense final scene shatters all certainties that have been built upon throughout the two and a half hours of intense watching; the labyrinth motif requires full attention at all times. Blink and you'll miss it, so I advise you not to drink too much Sprite before you take your seat because if you leave the film, it will never return to coherency.

24:07:2010