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9.2
Warner Bros. Pictures Acclaimed

Inception

A cerebral sci-fi heist thriller exploring dreams and reality.

2010 148 min PG-13
Critic9.2
Sci-Fi Action Thriller
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Overview

A skilled thief enters people's dreams to steal secrets and is offered a chance at redemption through an impossible mission: planting an idea.
Story 9.5
Acting 9.1
Direction 9.7
Cinematography 9.5
Music 9.8
Pacing 8.9
Originality 9.8
Emotional Impact 8.8
Overall 9.2

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

9.2 /10

Story

A complex yet rewarding narrative.

Visuals

Groundbreaking practical and visual effects.

Pros

  • Original concept
  • Outstanding visuals
  • Excellent soundtrack

Cons

  • Requires close attention
Verdict A landmark science fiction thriller with exceptional storytelling.

AI Review

A cerebral sci-fi heist thriller exploring dreams and reality.

A landmark science fiction thriller with exceptional storytelling.

Best experienced on the biggest screen possible.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Cinematography · Won

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects · Won

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Development

Christopher Nolan developed the concept for years before production.

Academy Awards

Best Cinematography Won

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects Won

Production

Development

Christopher Nolan developed the concept for years before production.

Streaming

Varies by region

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Dom Cobb
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Arthur
Elliot Page Ariadne
Tom Hardy Eames
Ken Watanabe Saito

Characters

Dom Cobb Leonardo DiCaprio
Arthur Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Ariadne Elliot Page
Eames Tom Hardy
Saito Ken Watanabe

Crew

Christopher Nolan Director
Hans Zimmer Composer
Wally Pfister Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Time — Hans Zimmer
  2. Dream Is Collapsing — Hans Zimmer

Trivia

  • The rotating hallway fight used a full-size rotating set.

Quotes

"You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling."

"An idea is like a virus."

Goofs

  • Minor continuity errors appear between dream levels.

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