Well, an idea could be simple, yet remarkable. Christopher Nolan is making us rethink about dreams. We couldn't have the answer. What is it? Why is it there? Can we control it? Those basically are questions that the movie are trying to bend. In my experience, dreams can be as real as kissing Superman or being chased by a Japanese ghost. When I got older, I dreamed less than I used to. Sometimes I wanted to end my dream, but I couldn't. I screamed, screamed, and screamed, but no voice came out of my mouth. Sometimes I ended my dream a little too soon. Hey, there was even a time when I forced myself to sleep so that I could continue my previous dream. I did.
Although I enjoyed watching the entire parts of this movie, I don't think it is as complicated as people thought. There are some details that they definitely could improve here and there,but for the most part I think I don't really enjoy how Nolan ends his movie. Prestige, one of his previous works, was an amazing movie that ended in such ambiguity. I mean, letting the mind soars and the imagination flows are good, but you still have to draw the line. If not, there's no use to discuss or argue about the ending. The other alternative is to provide a sequel, which I think will be the case for this movie.
Ok, I will just say it. First, I would say Ellen Page was not a good option for the movie. Leonardo was a bit better, but not quite suitable. Both of them created a bizarre combination. I guess I haven't been able to separate Page from her witty teen character in "Juno" and diCaprio from his role in "Catch Me If You Can". This movie needs something more that.
How about the end of the movie? *spoiler alert* I didn't once think that they were going back to the reality. It is easy to keep tracks of the layers, but to guess the ending is even easier. Remember how Ariadne was introduced to the dream world for the first time? By the time she woke up, she remembered the whole thing. If it was a reality, they wouldn't stay there in that first class cabin with Mark Fischer. He would remember them exactly like in his (multi-layered) dream, and he would be freaked out about it (especially considering he has "inner-mind army"). The only way to make it a reality for him is to give him an ending where he enters the plane and sits in first class like before. The fact that they were all opened their eyes and looked at each other is not a reality to me. Cobb is still in Limbo with his client, and probably created another dream of seeing his children's face that he never knew. Once again, Hollywood movie ends suck. I gave this movie 8.7 out of 10.
If you haven't watched the movie, you can see the trailer first and then catch it on Cineplex near you. If you have watched it, but still a bit confused, check out this kewl infographic.
Ok, I will just say it. First, I would say Ellen Page was not a good option for the movie. Leonardo was a bit better, but not quite suitable. Both of them created a bizarre combination. I guess I haven't been able to separate Page from her witty teen character in "Juno" and diCaprio from his role in "Catch Me If You Can". This movie needs something more that.
How about the end of the movie? *spoiler alert* I didn't once think that they were going back to the reality. It is easy to keep tracks of the layers, but to guess the ending is even easier. Remember how Ariadne was introduced to the dream world for the first time? By the time she woke up, she remembered the whole thing. If it was a reality, they wouldn't stay there in that first class cabin with Mark Fischer. He would remember them exactly like in his (multi-layered) dream, and he would be freaked out about it (especially considering he has "inner-mind army"). The only way to make it a reality for him is to give him an ending where he enters the plane and sits in first class like before. The fact that they were all opened their eyes and looked at each other is not a reality to me. Cobb is still in Limbo with his client, and probably created another dream of seeing his children's face that he never knew. Once again, Hollywood movie ends suck. I gave this movie 8.7 out of 10.
If you haven't watched the movie, you can see the trailer first and then catch it on Cineplex near you. If you have watched it, but still a bit confused, check out this kewl infographic.
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